Improving life on streets for all

The Center for Smart Streetscapes forges livable and safe streetscapes.

The Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) is a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center taking a unique approach to streetscape research by uniting community members, researchers, students, government officials, and industry partners. We work across four foundational components:

Recent News

Meet the Lehman College Students in REU Programs This Summer

July 8, 2026

This summer, five Lehman College students are expanding their research experience through hands-on…

FDNY and Columbia University Expand Partnership to Improve Emergency Medical Response Across New York City

April 30, 2026

Next phase builds on six years of collaboration that shortened ambulance transport times,…

Interviews with My Streetscape Mentors

April 10, 2026

The My Streetscape Summer Research Institute is an interdisciplinary research program on urban…

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Suzie Cao 

January 13, 2026

Each year, the My Streetscape Summer Research Institute brings together a select cohort…

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Ezra Ju

January 7, 2026

Each year, the My Streetscape Summer Research Institute brings together a select cohort…

Meet the Student Leadership Council: Spotlight on Stepan Mazokha

December 30, 2025

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) at the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) plays…

Meet The Student Leadership Council: Spotlight on Seon Britton

December 18, 2025

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) at the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) plays…

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Abdul-Aziz Khanfar 

December 9, 2025

Each year, the My Streetscape Summer Research Institute brings together a select cohort…

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