Nicer Neighborhoods

People want to feel good about the places where they live. The way neighborhoods are designed can change how people use the space and how they feel there. Things like parks, benches, streetlights, and murals can create spaces that people enjoy using together. What could you design to make your neighborhood more fun, happy, or safe?

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Nate & Deysi's Favorite Designs

This activity center is an indoor sports center that collects lots on sunlight and heat on the hottest and sunniest days. People can play or watch big games here whenever it rains or snows because their's enough sunlight and heat to keep everybody warm!

Solar Powered … elks447

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People will have plenty of fun things to do in this neighborhood sports center. We like that the inventor included solar power in the design.


They are cement canvas and easels that kids can draw on with chalk.

Chalk art issydance

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Public art can add beauty to a neighborhood. This outdoor design lets people draw what they’d like to see. How could you make sure these easels can be used in all weather?


I think this is a good idea because when you want to borrow something, you and your neighbor can meet up at the box and give each other what they what and receive what they borrowed. If the owner isn't there they can put what they borrowed in the box.

The Borrow Box wolfclaw101

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A borrow box is a simple design that could help neighbors work together. Could you design this box with any recycled materials?


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