9 Jul 2025
At a recent kickoff at the Huffman Community Building, residents got a sneak peek at the 3-month transformation project.
Take the survey by July 13 to share your ideas:
🔗 irvingtx.gov/downtown
#DowntownIrving #BetterBlock
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7 May 2025
We were honored to help co-create a Learning Journey in Tulsa with @CivicCommonsUS for 42 folks from 11 cities. In just 2.5 days, we explored the city and heard from 40 incredible speakers. Huge thanks to everyone who shared their time, ideas, and stories! #BetterBlock
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5 Aug 2024
Ever spotted those unofficial trails cutting across grassy patches on your walks? They’re called desire lines - paths people naturally create as the shortest route, bypassing the designed walkways. Have you noticed or walk through desire lines in your neighborhood? #BetterBlock
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9 Jul 2024
Jonathan joined the Better Block team earlier this year in February from Barcelona, and is now living in Dallas #CarFree. Accompany him on his 0.94 mile walk home from the bus stop as he navigates the challenging pedestrian environment! #BetterBlock
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14 Jun 2024
Danny Krafft, an NC State ECE Ph.D. candidate, co-designed "The Connection Bench," a unique piece of public furniture to foster community connections which has been recognized as a finalist in the national Creating Connections Design Competition hosted by BetterBlock.
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7 Jun 2024
Watch as we transform 45 parking spots into a vibrant traffic garden for the Bachman community! We created a traffic garden where kids could learn biking rules and navigate a fun, interactive course mimicking real-life road conditions. #BetterBlock
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9 May 2024
Let’s take a look back at our time in Detroit for the G7 Better Block event! We worked hand-in-hand with the local community to breathe new life into this city-owned lot. #BetterBlock #BetterBlockDetroitG7
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19 Apr 2024
It's been nearly a month since our corner bench project, and the responses we've received have been nothing short of incredible. Out of the 12 benches we set up, 6 have found new homes. Watch to see what other opportunities have sparked from this experiment! #BetterBlock
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28 Mar 2024
Waiting for public transport in America can mean braving unsheltered stops. We took action with some #TacticalUrbanism with support from @AARP / Toyota. We printed some Dreambox Couches from our Wikiblock library, rallied our friends, and got to work! #BetterBlock
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28 Feb 2024
For the Dallas Greening Initiative, we're collaborating with 5 artists in Dallas area to transform the Better Block in a Box container into a beautiful public art piece. #BetterBlock @tpl_org @DallasParkRec
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23 Feb 2024
Ever heard of 'daylighting'? It's a traffic safety practice that involves clearing visual obstructions at intersections, making it safer for pedestrians and drivers to see each other. Simple practices like bollards, planters, and bike racks can make a big difference. #BetterBlock
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16 Feb 2024
A temporary Better Block demonstration is headed to @thanksgivingsq this summer and we want to hear from you! Do you live, work, or visit the downtown Dallas area? Take the survey by March 11 to share your ideas and input: bit.ly/3I1N6gl #BetterBlock
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9 Feb 2024
Arlington's bid for the World Cup Final fell short on Sunday. One theory suggests it's due to lack of public transit. After some investigation, it's clear - there's no direct route from Dallas. Could this have influenced the decision? Let us know your thoughts. #BetterBlock
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7 Feb 2024
We are thrilled to announce our next Better Block design competition, Creating Connections! Dive into one of our upcoming info sessions on Feb. 13 or March 6 to learn more. Visit betterblock.org/creatingconn… to register today! #BetterBlock #DesignCompetition
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22 Jan 2024
We recently gained some new followers, so we thought it was due time for a little reintroduction of who we are, what we do, and why we do it! Because of you, we’re able to create positive and meaningful changes to communities one block at a time. #BetterBlock
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5 Jan 2024
At Better Block, our focus is on cultivating partnerships and building relationships! Communications Coordinator, Imani Chet Lytle, shares here favorite collaborations and community projects from 2023. #BetterBlock
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4 Jan 2024
Project Manager, Marissa Lopez, takes us back to the Corpus Christi and Flint Better Block transformations in 2023! She describes how it feels to see the community activate the space after the redesigns are put into practice. #BetterBlock
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25 Oct 2023
Our @AARPTX #Dallas team went to #VermontVillage with @TheBetterBlock and @UrbanDataLabs to test the digital #WalkAuditToolKit for the upcoming walk audit that will be performed during the #BetterBlock @AARP #CommunityChallengeGrant #FD23 Project! 📱🛣️🚶#AARPEmployee #AARPLivable
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29 Jul 2023
Give these 3 rollers and look what happens! @BluHrGirl #streetninjasyyc #betterblock #tacticalurbanism
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12 May 2023
Who doesn’t love a few befores and afters?
A bit of color, a bit more sand, and a ton of volunteer hours later, we worked with the young people of Mosman Park to make a more accessible and user-friendly space.
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#betterblock #urbanplanning #placemaking
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