Creative Community Collective is the development project name for a community-driven vision to transform the former P.S. 64, historically known as the CHARAS/El Bohio Community Center. This visionary initiative respects the site’s rich history while creating new opportunities in arts, education, preservation, and social services to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of current and future neighbors.
canvas for collaboration
C3 is more than a restoration project—it’s a commitment to preserving the spirit of collaboration, creativity, and community service that has defined former P.S. 64 for over a century. The goal is to shape the building into a multi-use arts, educational, and community hub that remains publicly accessible while serving both the Lower East Side and the broader needs of New York City and beyond.
During this pre-construction phase, C3 serves as the platform through which we engage the community, invite feedback, and chart a path forward together.
As we continue the rebuilding efforts, we invite you to join us on this journey. Whether you’re a longtime advocate for preserving former P.S. 64 or new to the community and conversation, your input is vital to making sure that C3 reflects the community’s values and needs.
Join us AT the Manhattan Community Board 3 meeting FOR OUR NEXT PRESENTATION. in-person attendance is limited to the first 15 people. This is a hybrid meeting - members of the public can attend either in person or via Zoom.
Date: February 18, 2025 AT 6:30 PM
Location: 59 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
To attend virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87076043147
Continue to be part of the conversation! We are looking forward to presenting building possibilities and parameters and getting your feedback.