HBG Design’s KBCI Volunteer Days - Memphis in Action: Revitalizing Windridge Park with Memphis City Beautiful
Part 1: Memphis Sets the Standard for Beautification and Service
At HBG Design, our passion for community engagement comes to life through the Kirk Bobo Creating Impact (KBCI) Grant and Outreach Initiative. Named in honor of co-founder Kirk Bobo, this annual program combines financial support, design expertise, and employee volunteerism to drive meaningful change in the communities we serve.
This year, our Memphis, San Diego, and Dallas offices are taking part in a series of KBCI Volunteer Days, each partnering with local nonprofit organizations to make a difference. First up: the Memphis office.
A Fresh Start for Windridge Park
On Friday, November 15, the Memphis team joined forces with Memphis City Beautiful to revitalize Windridge Park and Elementary School. With tools in hand and a mission to create a more inviting space, our volunteers:
- Cleared litter from the playground and park grounds,
- Refreshed landscaping to enhance the park's appearance, and
- Restored the park’s natural beauty for families and children to enjoy.
This collaborative effort left a lasting impact on the community while fostering teamwork and camaraderie within our own office.
Partnering with Memphis City Beautiful
Since its founding in 1930, Memphis City Beautiful has been a trailblazer in environmental stewardship as the nation’s first beautification commission. Their mission—to create a clean, green, and beautiful Memphis—perfectly aligns with HBG Design’s commitment to improving the quality of life in our communities.
By working together, we’re not only enhancing public spaces but also supporting a vision for a brighter future.
The Legacy of KBCI in Memphis
Over the years, HBG Design’s Memphis office has contributed to many transformative projects under the KBCI initiative, including:
- Tillman Sculpture Park with Carpenter Art Garden: Creating an outdoor space for art and nature to come together in the Binghampton community.
- Paint Memphis Mural Arts Festival: Adding vibrant, large-scale murals that celebrate the city’s creativity and diversity.
- Heights CDC at Treadwell Middle School: Designing and implementing a welcoming new entryway for this vital community hub.
These projects underscore our dedication to using our expertise to build stronger, more vibrant communities.
Coming Soon: San Diego and Dallas Join the Effort
With the Memphis project complete, the spotlight now shifts to HBG Design’s San Diego and Dallas offices, which are gearing up for their own KBCI Volunteer Days.
- In San Diego, our team will partner with Fred Finch Youth & Family Services to enhance spaces that support at-risk youth and families.
- In Dallas, our office will collaborate with Hearts and Hammers to repair and improve homes for those in need.
Each project will bring a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, furthering the KBCI mission across the country.
Stay Tuned for More!
This post marks the first in a three-part series celebrating HBG Design’s KBCI Volunteer Days. Check back soon for updates from San Diego and Dallas as they continue this legacy of service and impact.
Together, we’re transforming communities and creating lasting change—one project at a time.
