The Radius Project is a frank and open exploration of imagination and its influence on everyday life.
These fun events create opportunities for neighbors to connect, learn from one another, and discover the lasting value of free expression, a healthy environment, and a generous spirit.
We believe neighborhoods are centers of informal education, where everyday experiences become opportunities for insight, creativity, and collaboration.
Our work documents the journeys, lessons, and ideas of imaginative people whose lives demonstrate how inspiration can create meaningful, tangible change.
By honoring elder wisdom and connecting people across generations and places, we strengthen relationships while fostering dignity, optimism, self-determination, and a deeper sense of belonging.
Every Radius is unique. It becomes a living record of local knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving that grows alongside the people and communities it represents.
Rooted in curiosity, The Radius Project inspires lifelong learning and meaningful collaboration, demonstrating that communities thrive when knowledge is shared, stories are preserved, and neighbors are connected through simple acts of discovery and generosity.
Where The Radius Project Began
Martin Birnbaum and Robert DiMaio at the JCC discuss with the audience how imaginative people preserved the original environment of NYC with Central Park.