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Better Block Project a Big Hit!

Although the sky was grey the mood was bright for hundreds of people who came to Mt. Rainier for Gateway CDC’s Better Block Project on April 9, 2011. The event transformed a two block area of 34th Street into a lively Main Street with pop-up retail spaces occupying three vacant storefronts, pop-up parks with over a dozen organizations offering workshops, information, and items for sale, sidewalk cafes, bands, dancers, and street performers.  In addition, artists decorated storefronts of vacant and existing businesses, and MNCPPC loaned 14 trees to create an instant streetscape.  The event was inspired by the Better Block Project in Oak Cliff, Texas.

See additional pictures from the event.  You can also read an article from the Gazette and view a video. Thank you to the many partners who made the day a success – view a list of these organizations, videos, and information about the day on the Better Block Facebook page. For more information contact Michael Gumpert at mgumpert@gateway-cdc.org or 301-864-3860.

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