Spruce Up Our Neighborhood with the Love Your Block Grant!

Did you know the City of Phoenix offers grants to help neighborhoods improve their communities? The Love Your Block Grant program provides funding for projects that enhance the physical appearance and safety of our local areas. Our very own Shaw Butte Neighborhood Alliance submitted a proposal for the Love Your Block Grant this year!

Rendering of proposed design provides an idea of what the completed structure would look like.

Proposal Summary

This project proposes the creation of a multifunctional "Neighborhood Information Center" designed to serve as a central hub for community information and flyers. Made of steel and permanently installed, the structure will provide shade for pedestrians and school bus stops along Larkspur Drive. The artistic twist comes with the roof design. Lettering for the neighborhood name will be cut out of the steel roof, casting a dynamic shadow of the name onto the sidewalk below when sunlight shines through. This not only enhances the neighborhood's identity but also emphasizes the structure's dual purpose of providing shade. The bulletin board itself will be a comfortable height for easy access and use cork panels for pinning flyers and announcements.

This project will not only beautify our neighborhood but also create a more inviting and functional space for everyone.

Update April 29, 2024: Unfortunately our project was not selected for funding this year, but we will keep our design on the shelf for a future funding opportunity to bring this important project to our community.