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Associate Professors Caryn Brause and Joseph Krupczynski have announced a new phase of work in their creative placemaking project: El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke. A series of activities will begin with an opening event on March 22 for a MassDevelopment-supported crowdfunding campaign. El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke aims to develop spaces and places that that are reflective of the communities surrounding Holyoke’s Main Street and promote economic opportunity.

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Through a series of culturally responsive public art projects and installations the project will support the City's newly established Puerto Rican Cultural Area, encourage economic opportunities and optimism, and strengthen resident's ongoing efforts to create safe, family-oriented community spaces that reflect their cultural heritage and improve perceptions of their neighborhood

Project partners include the NEA (grant funding for master planning phase into fundraising and implementation), the City of Holyoke's Office of Planning & Economic Development, Nueva Esperanza, and an advisory group comprised of representatives from local community based organizations.