Better Block’s vision is simple - Public Spaces by, and with people! Neighborhoods are centers of life and our plan is to apply thoughtful concepts of urban design to transform these hubs into thriving, green spaces. We have served communities in Dallas and close to our home like Mckinney, Garland, Richardson; Nationally in states like Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, Oklahoma, Georgia, California, Wisconsin and international locations Dublin, Melbourne, ….
We re-activate empty blighted lots, parking spaces, boarded up buildings and other public utilities like sidewalks and streets through a 120- day community- driven better block project.
We collaborate with local leaders for our projects, focused on addressing issues related to economic development, walkability, public safety, greenery, and health in ways that are thoughtful.
Better Block Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that educates, equips, and empowers communities and their leaders to reshape and reactivate built environments to promote the growth of healthy and vibrant neighborhoods.
Our projects come together successfully with a combination of multiple elements and our team is passionate and talented!
- 1 Parking spot transformed for people $100
- 1 Wikiblock bench $250
- 1 Raised Planter with Plants $350
- Umbrella and two lounge chairs $400
- 1 Survey Stand for gathering community feedback $500
- 1 Shade Pergola $1000
- Project Materials like Paint, Paint brushes, Outdoor weathering products $ 1,500
- Project Materials like Trees, Plants, Soil $1,500
- Professional Development for Staff: Workshops, Conferences to network and connect with others doing amazing work $2,000
- Project Materials like Shade Structures $2,000
- Community Outreach like workshops for local schools on urban design, architecture, public art $2,500
- Project Materials like Lumbar - $5,000
- Let's not forget a steady supply of coffee as fuel as we transform the world one block at a time
Better Block has deep roots in communities. We often work with individuals, families and grassroot groups who live, work and play in neighborhoods that have been disenfranchised for long periods of time. We partner with them to remind them of their agency and power in transforming their lives. Our partners face a host of challenges in relation to poverty, health, equity, access to opportunity and safety but aspire and work hard towards a better quality of life. It is our mission to empower them in their quest to flourish.
Organization name
Better Block Foundation
Causes
Community Improvement, Economic/Financial Security/Poverty, Public Safety
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
1723 S Ewing Ave