NEIGHBORHOODS

Strong neighborhoods do not exist without strong foundations for families. Our Neighborhoods initiative improves the quality and quantity of housing and access to it, as well as public safety, beautification and social vibrancy.

BEAUTIFICATION

Melville Street

Mill Town Foundation provided engagement, support, and capital to local artists to create murals and public art projects in Downtown Pittsfield.

North Street

Mill Town Foundation provided engagement, support, and capital to local artists to create murals and public art projects in Downtown Pittsfield.

Downtown Clean Up

Mill Town Foundation has participated in downtown clean up initiatives to make Pittsfield a better place to live, work, and play.

Let It Shine!

The “Let It Shine!” public art partnership creates and celebrates new murals in Pittsfield. These works are intended to beautify the downtown region and the West Side community by reflecting and celebrating the people, history, environment, and future of Pittsfield. Local artists, students, and nationally recognized professionals have all participated in various projects with “Let It Shine!”. Photo credit: Kimberly Gritman

COMMUNITY SPACES

Springside Park Conservancy

Mill Town Foundation created programs to rehabilitate trails at Springside Park in Pittsfield, MA. In partnership with Greenagers, a Berkshire-based youth environment group, trail maps were designed to help the community access the entire trail system of the park.

Kellogg Park

Mill Town Foundation was instrumental in the development and creation of the literary themed Kellogg Park. Located in the heart of the Morningside neighborhood, Kellogg Park was designed for gatherings focused on the arts, literature, and community.

Mill + Main

Located in the heart of Dalton, MA, Mill + Main is the former Kittridge House property. The property was acquired by the Trimix Foundation in 2018, and Mill Town Foundation led the renovation and programming of a new community asset with the Dalton CRA. This property has provided a valued resource to the community and is likely to be a part of the CRA’s campus for years to come.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

In an effort to develop a thriving downtown Pittsfield, Mill Town Foundation produces many community events and programs each year. 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival, First Fridays, murals, and other projects are a part of the partnership with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.