The Radius Project helps people explore the limitless power of an imaginative neighborhood.

Our films, talks, and tours turn a one-mile radius of a community into frontiers of creativity, innovation, and generosity.

We invite neighbors to rediscover their neighborhood through the imaginative energy of:

Director Robert DiMaio shows audiences films about imaginative thinkers in their communities.

Robert DiMaio at the JCC

Audiences explore the unique thinking skills of proactive people and groups dedicated to improving their local quality of life.

Agnes Gunn and Robert DiMaio discuss the impact of intergenerational conversations.

Martin Birnbaum and Robert DiMaio at the JCC discuss how Central Park created imaginative opportunities for teaching and learning.

Our events transform Schools, Libraries, and Community Centers into local discoveries of efforts, activities, and achievements.

Our intergenerational discussions show how empathy, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking enrich your community—and beyond.

These public forums are conversation starters about the constructive impact of:

  • Leaders, Educators and Historians

  • Thought-Partnership Opportunities

  • Mental Wellbeing Resources

  • Local Community Builders

  • Local Environmentalists

  • Local Artists

To learn more about the potential of your neighborhood and what other communities are doing:

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