Better Block Foundation

A nonprofit organization

45% complete

$10,000 Goal

The Better Block began with an idea from a group of neighbors who wondered, "How could we have bike lanes like those found in Holland? How could we have night food markets like those found in Thailand and beer gardens like those in Munich?" They realized they couldn't. There were decades-old ordinances on their city books that prohibited them from creating spaces like those they dreamed of.

So they did the only thing they could: for one weekend, they painted bike lanes, coordinated pop-up food markets and retailers, and created a beer garden. They called their experiment the Better Block, and through it, the community brainstormed together, learned together, and ultimately shared in the beautiful and vibrant spaces they helped create together.

The drive to make places better was placed in the hands of neighbors, and they ran with it. Over the years, Better Blocks have been implemented from Portland to Detroit and Melbourne to Tehran.

Mission

Better Block Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that educates, equips, and empowers communities and their leaders to reshape and reactivate built environments to promote the growth of healthy and vibrant neighborhoods.

Equity Statement

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Better Block Foundation

Tax id (EIN)

47-4885264

Guidestar

Causes

Community Improvement, Public Safety

Operating Budget

$500,000 - $999,999

Counties Served

Collin, Dallas, Denton, Hunt

BIPOC Serving

Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

BIPOC Leadership

Board Chair

Address

1723 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216

Phone

405-615-2623