Better Block is coming to 2nd St NW in July

What is Better Block? Jason Roberts, one of the creators, described it as urban prototyping or retro fitting of the built environment. Question: how do you take something with a solid foundation and turn it into something thousands of people can use and enjoy? Easy. You just do it. Opposite to the “top down” concept of urban design is Better Block. It was founded in Dallas’ Oak Cliff by Jason Roberts and Andrew Howard. The Better Block is a demonstration tool that temporarily re-visions an area to show the potential to create a walk-able, vibrant, neighborhood center. The idea and the charrettes to realize it have quickly spread to other cities like Memphis, St. Louis, New York and Boston.

 

Barberton will get its Better Block on 2nd Street NW between Lake and Paige on July 28 and 29. A Pinterist Board has been set up with some ideas for our event.

The link to the board is below:

 

The Better Block Ccommittee would like your opinion to help find the best ways to improve Barberton during our Better Block and we ask you complete the online survey, the link follows. http://tinyurl.com/zbv5ryz

You can be involved as a volunteer during the event and/or a Neighborhood Champion of the event. Email Ruth Kaser at rdbike@rdbike.com