The Orton Family Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of our first national Heart & Soul Photo Contest!
Ever wondered how health might be linked to planning, how 20-Minute Neighborhoods could save the world or what we can learn from the revival of a Gulf Coast town in Mississippi? These are just a handful of topics raised on the Orton Family Foundation’s new blog, Cornerstones.
Some of the most telling images of places are hidden in the personal hard drives of millions of Americans. Likewise, the liveliest stories come directly from the people who’ve lived them. It’s how to find, share and expand on this rich material that leaves a lot of people scratching their heads. The answer: Community Almanac.
The Orton Family Foundation has created yet another way for residents of small cities and towns nationwide to celebrate the authenticity, character and spirit of their communities: a Heart & Soul Photo Contest!
The old Woolworth building was brought to life when more than 100 residents gathered at Hog Farm Studio Annex to share good food, great company and the premier screening of “Heartworks: A Storytelling Project in Biddeford, Maine,” the sound slideshow three Salt Institute graduates presented to a standing-room-only crowd.
Placeways, LLC and the Orton Family Foundation announce the release of CommunityViz® 4.0! The software combines computerized maps, video-game-like 3-D scenes, and interactive analysis tools to provide sophisticated planning information in a way that everyone can understand.
The Orton Family Foundation has committed $10 million in cash and staff over the next five years in a major new initiative to stem the tide of “Anywhere, USA” development and help communities strengthen their unique spirit of place as they face growth and change.