Welcome Race Fans
Our bright new collection is made from banners that showcase original artwork created in honor of the Indy 500.
REintroducing: the spectator
We added colorful accents to our wristlet, and now we're wondering why we didn't sooner. Made with upcycled event banners, each one is completely unique.
The Curator Clutch
Part wallet, part clutch. Now in bold spring colors.
Amtrak
New batch of Amtrak backpacks, dopp kits, and tote bags are now available!
Meet the makers
Every product we create was cut and sewn by the hands of our dedicated production team. Meet the people behind the product.
PUP x AMTRAK: BUCKLE UP. THIS IS AWESOME.
We're transforming 6,080 leather Amtrak seats into a new line of PUP products. See how we're doing it here.
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People for Urban Progress (PUP) is an Indianapolis-based 501c3 non-profit that advances good design and civic sustainability by developing products and projects in connectivity, responsible reuse, and making.
The amtrak collection
Batch 05 is now available!
MISSION
PEOPLE FOR URBAN PROGRESS is a 501c3 non-profit that advances good design and civic sustainability by developing products and projects in connectivity, responsible reuse, and making.
PUP is creating a smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient city by combining good design with existing resources. We are stewards of our city's resources and curators of its public spaces.
COMMUNITY + COLLABORATION
PUP is a non-profit social enterprise that aims to utilize smart and lean business tactics to bring the change we want to see in our city. We don't have a one-for-one model, as all of our work - from salvage through design and fabrication - is philanthropic at heart. Each PUP product is built by hand, with several people working together to clean, cut, stitch, and tag each item.
INDIANAPOLIS HQ
160 Steeples Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
WE ARE ALL PEOPLE FOR URBAN PROGRESS
Made from the city by the city. PUP's products are designed and hand-built in Indianapolis using salvaged materials and local talent. For us, 'used' does not mean unusable. We're remaking waste, one product at a time.