Open-Source Better Block in Green Bay
When the Better Block was formed, it was all open-sourced. The idea for this was simple: the founders wanted people everywhere to be able ..
Say Hello to Our New 2019 Americorps VISTAs
Last week, we said goodbye to our 2018 Americorps VISTAs. This week, we say hello to our 2019 team. For the new year, Sarah Gifford, Josy ..
Wir sind in den Nachrichten (We’re in the News)
Perhaps you’ve read our story before, but have you ever read it in German? Thanks to Forbes, now you can.
CultureHouse: Creating a Public Space Inside
Last summer, we had the pleasure of Aaron Greiner interning with us. During his time with us, he started hatching a plan for creating a pu..
Finding Home at the Exchange House
“What does country mean to you? What does home mean to you?
Binod Paudel, a Nepalese filmmaker asked these questions to myself and my f..
Building a Giant CNC’d Barn at SXSW
If you’re at SXSW in Austin, be sure to head to the JW Marriott hotel and check out the collaboration we did with the Wisconsin Milk Marke..
Better Block Welcomes AmeriCorps VISTAs
Better Block today announces the newest additions to its team—four AmeriCorps VISTAs.
The VISTAs are members who commit to a year-long, f..
Better Block Foundation to help people build more vibrant, connected communities with $775,000 from Knight Foundation
New nonprofit will give communities the know-how and tools to rapidly transform underutilized public spaces and blocks.
DALLAS — Jan. 1..
How to create a green bike lane
We’ve been working on a book outlining lessons learned from Better Block projects occurring around the world, and as a part of the effort ..
Better Block at TEDx
Jason Roberts, founder of the Better Block project, presented at TEDxOU and TEDxAustin and talked about the history of the project and..