🏘️ Better Block: Grassroots Urban Design and Placemaking #366
Think and Act Locally · David Campbell
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Show Notes
The provided texts describe Better Block, a nonprofit focused on grassroots urban design that empowers communities to revitalize public spaces. A key initiative is Wikiblock, an open-source library of furniture designs downloadable for free and easily fabricated using CNC routers. Better Block in a Box offers pre-packaged elements for rapid placemaking events, and resources like the Fabrication Help section assist users in creating Wikiblock designs. Ultimately, these efforts aim to foster more vibrant and connected neighborhoods by prioritizing people and local engagement in shaping their environments.