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In partnership with Common Era and Humancraft, Better Block is hosting a "Creating Connections" design competition Thursday, June 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thanks-Giving Square in Downtown Dallas. Aiming to "heal divides and create connections," eight teams will put their plywood public infrastructure pieces to the test. The public is invited to sit in, play with, and move around the designs and see if they create connections—with five national judges choosing a winner.
The Last Word: Better Block’s Krista Nightengale on June 13 Loneliness-Fighting Design Competition in Dallas
by David Seeley | Jun 12, 2024
In partnership with Common Era and Humancraft, Better Block is hosting a "Creating Connections" design competition Thursday, June 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thanks-Giving Square in Downtown Dallas. Aiming to "heal divides and create connections," eight teams will put their plywood public infrastructure pieces to the test. The public is invited to sit in, play with, and move around the designs and see if they create connections—with five national judges choosing a winner.
by Lance Murray |
Jun 20, 2023
The grants were awarded from the organization's Field of Interest Funds, endowed funds which are customized to align with a donor’s interest in a specific cause, the foundation said. Historically, each year the funds cover a range of issues, including the arts, critical needs, children & families, and animal welfare.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 9, 2021
The Dallas Foundation awarded the $50,000 prize for FreeWorld's efforts to end generational poverty and recidivism by "accelerating economic mobility for returning citizens."
The nonprofit literally drives its graduates to new lives by training them to become truck drivers with stable, high-paying careers. Its founder and CEO has been in their shoes—he was convicted at age 15 for aggravated robbery in Dallas.
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The Pitch: Better Block Foundation Named Social Innovator of the Year, New $1M Competition Announced
by Dave Moore |
Oct 29, 2020
In addition to the surprise reveal of a new $1 million prize, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas also announced the nine fellows picked for its 2021 accelerator and a social impact investment in on-demand nail service Cherry (created by the founders of rewardStyle and Bumble).
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[Photos: via Better Block Foundation]
Calling All Makers: Better Block Has a How-To for Creating Medical Face Shields
by Alex Edwards | Mar 30, 2020
Better Block Foundation, a Dallas-based adaptive urbanism nonprofit, came up with a step-by-step guide for digitally fabricating face shields during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 5, 2019
Dallas-based urbanism nonprofit Better Block Foundation and scooter company Spin are among the partners sponsoring the urban design competition in Denver.
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by Payton Potter |
Jun 14, 2019
The first Better Block in a Box was unveiled Friday at a block party in Richardson. Here's how it could impact communities and meet their unique needs.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 2, 2019
On May 4, the Better Block Foundation is challenging nine teams to find a solution to improve air quality at Dallas bus stops.
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Since it launched in October, groups around the nation have used Wikiblock designs to create a pop-up outdoor theater, seating for Election Day parties, and kiosks for vendors at an event. [Photo courtesy of Better Block Foundation]
Want to Build a Table? Better Block Will Give You the Design
by Heather Noel | Nov 17, 2016
The Dallas-based nonprofit recently rolled out a free open-source library of downloadable designs for items ranging from chairs to kiosks.
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by Dan Koller |
Jan 13, 2016
The Better Block Foundation is being created thanks to a $775,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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