by James Fuccione | Mar 20, 2020 | News and Updates
In the fifth annual Navigator Awards, Route Fifty – an organization connecting people and ideas that advance local government across the country – will honor individuals and teams who work in or with state, county and municipal governments in the United...
by James Fuccione | Feb 26, 2020 | News and Updates
A new volunteering platform is launching in Greater Boston to provide another avenue for prospective volunteers to connect with organizations that need their help. Connect for Good is free to both volunteers and nonprofits and is designed to provide users with a...
by James Fuccione | Dec 4, 2019 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The term “placemaking” refers to the work of improving a particular public space or overall area to make it more of a destination and shared gathering place. The Pop-Up Placemaking Tool Kit was created by AARP and Team Better Block to inform a broad audience of local...
by James Fuccione | Oct 23, 2019 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field
In their recent newsletter, AARP Livable Communities focused on cities that are “activating” their alleyways into vibrant community spaces that turn into more than a pass-through or a place people avoid. In 2017, the community planning and design firm Team...
by James Fuccione | Oct 16, 2019 | News and Updates
MassDevelopment is excited to announce the creative funding program, Commonwealth Places, in partnership with the crowdfunding platform Patronicity to help improve public spaces around the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Commonwealth Places, a collaborative initiative...
