The Casino Road neighborhood, located in South Everett (and not having anything to do with a casino), is one of the most densely and diversely populated areas of Snohomish County. For years, the local community has been asking for a safe, shared community space...
A wetland is a habitat of rich biodiversity. A neighborhood is a habitat of rich cultural diversity. What happens when a neighborhood has the opportunity to restore a wetland and integrate it into the surrounding community? Convene has been working to discover that answer through...
For this Habitat for Humanity Tacoma-Pierce County project, Convene Principal Eric Higbee worked alongside community members during community workshops and a two-day design session to develop a space for a new common house that best meets the community’s needs on a limited budget. Features include...
This project transformed an empty lot adjacent to the school into a gorgeous central gathering place that celebrates historic elements and the diverse beauty of this small town. Using ideas generated by Milton-Freewater residents, a grassy knoll beside an artfully adorned stage now proudly mark...
Convene Principal Eric Higbee was the neighborhood organizer, designer, and project coordinator for Seattle’s first "Intersection Repair," a large painted mural on a Seattle street intersection. Initially funded by a Neighborhood Matching Fund Grant, Eric worked closely with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to...