by Haley Loram — March 31st, 2009 |
Clients, Partnerships, Schools, Volunteers
Julia Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, the view from 16th and Spring Garden Streets.
Julia. R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School is the kind of school I wish I’d gone to. Granted, I grew up in rural southern Oregon so it wasn’t an option, but Masterman’s diverse student body from every corner of Philadelphia, committed teachers, and strong community where it’s okay to be a nerd make me swoon in retrospect. Read Full Story
by Linda Dottor — March 27th, 2009 |
At the Collaborative
Welcome to the Community Design Collaborative’s online source of news and updates. Here, you’ll find fresh info about our projects, initiatives, and events. You’ll also find in-depth stories about our design work and meet our volunteers, nonprofit leaders, and communities. Read Full Story
by Linda Dottor — March 27th, 2009 |
Events
A toast– or at least a round of White Russians– to Bittenbender Construction, the first Big Lebowski sponsor of the Collaborative’s annual Bowling Ball fundraiser.
Join Bittenbender Construction and the rest of the crew for Bowling Ball 2009 on Saturday, June 20 at the AMF Boulevard Lanes in Northeast Philadelphia. Read Full Story
by Haley Loram — March 27th, 2009 |
Infill Philadelphia, Volunteers
Alex Chan’s interest in design started in seventh grade, when his Construction Technology teacher asked him and his classmates to design their dream homes. “That first recognition of a connection between people and their physical environment led me to design.” Read Full Story
by Linda Dottor — March 26th, 2009 |
Food Access, In The Media, Infill Philadelphia
Last week, Michelle Obama’s new kitchen garden sparked lots of commentary about fresh produce and the growing sustainable food movement. In Fresh Food for Urban Deserts, the New York Times suggested that Obama take her cause a step further and become an advocate for bringing fresh groceries to the nation’s poorest neighborhoods. The editorial describes the plight of residents in urban “food deserts” and praises Pennsylvania’s Fresh Food Financing Initiative.
by Linda Dottor — March 24th, 2009 |
Clients, Open Space, Service Grants, Sustainability
A green wall system will make Dickinson Square's community building more sustainable and welcoming.
Posted by Linda Dottor
The dedicated members of Friends of Dickinson Square regularly pick up litter and tend the park’s 25 fledgling shade trees. But, in 2007, the group realized that it needed to take a longer view to be good stewards of this well-loved, well-worn public park in Pennsport. Friends of Dickinson Square sought help from the Collaborative to develop a conceptual master plan for future park improvements. Read Full Story
by Linda Dottor — March 24th, 2009 |
Clients, Housing, Service Grants, Volunteers
Not your grandmother's senior housing: Mt. Tabor Cyber Village gets its groove on with a mix of materials and colors.
Posted by Linda Dottor
Mt. Tabor Cyber Village Senior Housing opened its doors with a jubilant ribbon cutting celebration on January 10. The affordable, 56-unit apartment complex just below NoLibs is a refreshing break from the ordinary, due in part to early design assistance from the Collaborative.
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