Golden Media Releases

March 5, 2010

The Orton Family Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of our first national Heart & Soul Photo Contest!

January 7, 2010

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.

December 10, 2009

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.

November 18, 2009

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!

September 23, 2009

Still looking for the holy grail of public participation? Tired of reading about “civic engagement” and other buzzwords of involvement? You should pay a visit to Golden, Colorado (pop. 18,000), a little city on the western edge of the Denver metro area with go-it-alone chutzpah.

July 23, 2009

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.

July 25, 2008

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.