Dear Harlem Design & Creative Community Members and Small Business Owners,

Join us for an insightful community meeting as we embark on an exciting 36-month journey to launch the Harlem Design District! We're thrilled to kick off this initiative during the prestigious NYCxDESIGN Festival, taking place this year from May 15th to 21st, 2025.

Richard E. Pelzer II, Founder of HarlemCLX, will be hosting this important meeting to share the vision for the Harlem Design District and explore how you can be a vital part of its creation.

You're invited to:

A Fresh Day in Harlem: Where Global Design Meets Local Legacy at NYCxDESIGN Festival Community Virtual Meeting

Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM EST

Join via Google Meet: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vkt-ammy-dwh Or dial: ‪(US) +1 501-697-9561‬ PIN: ‪729 719 909‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vkt-ammy-dwh?pin=1733170801142

*If you're unable to attend the live meeting, we'll record it, allowing you to catch up later if needed.

Inspired by a century of Harlem's vibrant creativity, we are proud to announce NYCxDESIGN Festival Harlem, a dedicated showcase positioning Harlem as New York City’s next global design destination.

On Tuesday, May 20th, the festival will feature design talks and tours for an anticipated 700 attendees and press at the Harlem Renaissance Marriott. This landmark event is being held in partnership with esteemed uptown organizations including the Hip Hop Are You Ok? mental health and art therapy initiative, Harlem Tourism Board, Harlem Arts Alliance, and Harlem One Stop tours.

To realize this ambitious vision, we warmly invite you to participate as NYCxDESIGN Festival attendees and partners, playing a crucial role in welcoming festival goers from around the globe to our vibrant community. Your involvement will be instrumental in empowering local designers, students, and community members by providing them with access to the festival's tours and talks, celebrating the dynamic intersection of design and entertainment in Harlem.