Late last summer, a bunch of you gathered at the Denton Center for Visual Arts for an introduction to the Better Block concept and to brainstorm how to pull this off in Denton. The project was approved and funded by the City Council in January and potential sites have been evaluated ever since.
Recall an article I wrote in January called, “Thinking Beyond the Square: Denton’s Future Hubs of Creativity, Commerce and Culture.” In it, we identified 13 great spots with potential throughout Denton. One of those spots was the strip of Sherman Drive from Bell Ave on past the old Piggly Wiggly. Here’s a snap of the map from that article:
I’m happy to help spread the word that the Sherman Drive spot has been picked to be the first Better Block project in Denton! It’s a great area with tons of eager neighbors nearby ready to see that area pop with creative neighborhood services, better streetscape, and improved biking and walking accessibility.
But this project can not be successful without EVERYONE getting involved. Whether it is near your neighborhood or not, this is a great way to see what can be done in your neighborhood. The goal is that this serves as a great example project, ultimately spurring a bunch of other ones.
Visit the Denton Better Block website to sign-up to volunteer.
Keep an eye on the Denton Better Block Facebook page.
Show up to their first Community Walk and Talk on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30pm at the site of the old Piggly Wiggly (619 E. Sherman Drive). This is where getting involved in the project begins.
Here’s a copy of the flyer for that event:
