CityStudioSTL

Launched in 2011, CityStudioSTL is a Sam Fox School initiative led by the Office for Socially Engaged Practice, which brings students, faculty, community partners, and industry leaders together to conceive, plan, design, and construct publicminded projects in the St. Louis region.

Student Fellowships

The CityStudioSTL Fellowship provides funded opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design to work with a St. Louis-based firm to address socially engaged design challenges in the St. Louis region. Participating students work fulltime over a 12-week period on civic or pro bono projects in the St. Louis region with their host firm, gaining valuable experience, mentorship, and skills.

20 student fellowships funded since 2014

Selected as a CityStudioSTL fellow, Monica Mulica, MArch ’23, spent 12 weeks working with PGAV Planners and Laclede’s Landing Riverfront District to reimagine an alley in St. Louis’ oldest neighborhood. The project culminated in a community-informed proposal to transform the alley into a vibrant, culturally significant area that expresses its history, enriches the pedestrian experience, and elevates the urban fabric.

Faculty Course & Studio Grants

These community-engaged teaching grants provide funding and support services for collaborative curricular initiatives with the St. Louis community. Learn more about how we support socially engaged courses on page 6.

Student Awards

Student Awards provide support and funding for full-time undergraduate or graduate students to continue a project idea from a curricular experience with a community partner. The awards enable partnerships cultivated in the classroom to come to fruition beyond the limits of the semester.

15 student awards funded since 2014

Student Experiences

Experiencing the city and region of St. Louis is essential. CityStudioSTL develops experiences for students to discover, engage, and explore. Throughout the year, the Office for Socially Engaged Practice coordinates and encourages active participation in studentled discussions, design competitions, and local tours and events with organizations and citizens in the region.

Community Guest Small Grants

Community Guests Small Grants provide an honorarium to community members to bring their knowledge and experience to courses and studios at the Sam Fox School. These funds encourage more equitable engagement with the St. Louis community and bring perspectives from community leaders, those with lived experience, and local organizations into the classroom and studio.