original better block footage (video by doug costin)

"the better block project" shows what happens when Jason Roberts and a group of volunteers decide to completely make-over a city block in Oak Cliff, Texas (Dallas).
Cycling lanes and cafe seating are installed, pop-up businesses are created, and zoning regulations are completely re-written in order to show the city how vital--and viable--forgotten little areas can become literally overnight.

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  Nonprofits & Activism

[SmokingJoePot]

If I won the lottery or was really rich I would love to donate some money to make my community of Oak Cliff and Jefferson street as brightly lit as Sunset Strip.

[bajasteveo]

I read an article about this in the Houston Chronicle, and immediately went to Youtube to view the results. What a fabulous idea! Love your perseverance and dedication to improving life and slowing it down to "stop and smell the roses".

[Nic. Hernandez]

This made me cry and helped to awake the spirit of advocacy that lives somewhere within all of us.

[drummergirl76108]

It's amazing what dedicated people can do!

[iamthepinkylifter]

Amazing and inspiring! I hope this catches on all over the place.