SouthCoast Places for People

06/19/2026

Thank you to South Coast Girls Walk founders Eric and Sam for sharing at our June Meetup!

We had a great discussion about taking the next step (pun intended) toward building community!

And thanks to Rose Alley Ale House for hosting our crew!

06/17/2026

Fayetteville, Arkansas, took a regular two-lane road and asked a better question:

How much of this pavement do we actually need?

On West Avenue near Meadow Street, the lanes used to be wider. Now the street still carries two lanes of traffic, but the extra space has been put to work.

There’s a bioswale collecting stormwater from the street. There are curb extensions that make the road feel narrower, which encourages drivers to slow down. Those same curb extensions protect parking spaces, keep cars from parking too close to the intersection, and make it easier to see what’s happening where the danger is highest.

The street still works for cars, but now the extra pavement has a job too. It holds water, clears sightlines near the intersection, protects parking, and makes the block feel a little less like a place to speed through.

What street in your town has more pavement than it needs?

06/16/2026

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6 at Rose Alley for our monthly meetup!

This month we're joined by Erica Richard and Samantha Destremps, co-founders of South Coast Girls Walk — the free walking group that's grown into a region-wide community of women connecting through movement, friendship, and support for local businesses.

This month we're joined by Erica Richard and Samantha Destremps, co-founders of South Coast Girls Walk — the free walking group that's grown into a region-wide…

06/12/2026

5-year-old Liam Pinheiro was riding his bike when he was killed by a driver this week.

No family should have to experience the grief that Liam's family is going through. Our hearts go out to them and to the many people affected by this tragedy. Please see the GoFundMe link in the comments to support Liam's family.

At SouthCoast Places for People, we believe that kids in every neighborhood should be able to ride their bikes without their parents fearing for their safety. This is not an unreasonable dream. Nor is it unrealistic.

If we work together, we can prevent tragedies like this in the future. If you're looking to make your neighborhood streets safer for kids, seniors, and everyone in between, we are here for you. More to come on ways you can get involved.

06/10/2026

Best wishes to our friends at BRU as they head up to the State House tomorrow!

06/09/2026

A year ago, after a heartbreaking summer on Route 6, neighbors from Fairhaven, New Bedford, and beyond came together to ask a simple question: what would it take to make this road safe?

That question became the Route 6 Working Group, now more than 80 residents strong.

One year in, the road hasn't changed much yet. But we have, and we're just getting started. Join us online to hear what we've accomplished, what's ahead, and how you can be part of the work this year.

Route 6: One Year In
Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom

Whether you walk, bike, drive, or just want a safer and more connected community, there's a place for you in this work. Share with a neighbor!

06/03/2026

Mark your calendar for this Friday afternoon to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for Island Park!

Congrats to the Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford!

Years of hard work pay off on Friday as New Bedford celebrates the ribbon cutting of Island Park. Here's what to know.

06/03/2026

We're so excited to be joined by Erica Richard and Samantha Destremps, co-founders of South Coast Girls Walk for our June meetup!

On June 17, come hear about how they got started and built this vibrant community!

Sign up here:

This month we're joined by Erica Richard and Samantha Destremps, co-founders of South Coast Girls Walk — the free walking group that's grown into a region-wide…

06/02/2026

jonjon.jpeg breaks down the *real* parking problem downtown.

05/30/2026

A group of our West End members is working to create the West End Neighborway: a safe route for kids, seniors, and everyone in between to walk, bike, and roll through and to the neighborhood.

Last night, we shared our initial ideas for this project with neighbors at Coastal Provisions market.

Thanks to all the neighbors who came out and gave input on where you want to be able to go safely, and where you struggle to get around.

Sign up here to be a part of this effort: https://mailchi.mp/d802ceaa8387/gcgj9werq5