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Krista Nightengale
Executive Director at Better Block Foundation
Krista Nightengale is the Executive Director of the Better Block Foundation, an organization dedicated to urban design and community empowerment. She has a background in journalism, having started her career as the Managing Editor at D Magazine in Dallas, Texas. In 2016, she joined Better Block, where she has since played a pivotal role in revitalizing communities through innovative urban design initiatives.14
Under her leadership, Better Block has engaged with neighborhoods in over 75 cities to transform public spaces, including converting parking lots into plazas and rethinking street designs. The organization has gained recognition from notable entities such as the White House and Forbes for its impactful work.16 Nightengale's contributions to urban planning have also earned her accolades, including being named one of the Dallas Business Journal's 40 Under 40 and featured in the DCEO 500 list in 2023.23
In addition to her work at Better Block, Krista is involved in various community-focused projects and discussions surrounding urban mobility and design.56
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