Notwithstanding the effects of globalization, most of our work, living, and recreational spaces, cultural institutions, ethical development, and commercial activities exist within the context of cities and their surrounding metropolitan regions (Quote here). For the New School, this growing integration of humanity with cityscapes resulted in the creation of the Urban Studies major for New School students, which will be available for registration in the Fall of 2011. To kick off this new field of study, the university created an event series focused on raising awareness about the possibilities in Urban Studies based around this year being the year of the grid. I was asked to create the poster for the event, an endeavor which I happily accepted. Creative freedom for a meaningful cause? Yes please.