North side: discovering the spirit of place [north side: discovering the spirit of place is an interdisciplinary, digital humanities project that uses geospatial technology to capture and record the…

This federal Project Grant award of $134,749 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development program (CFDA 45.162) supports the "North Side: Discovering the Spirit of Place" interdisciplinary, digital humanities project at Tarrant County College (TCC) in Fort Worth, Texas. The project uses geospatial technology to capture and record the oral, architectural, and natural history of the North Side neighborhood, engaging TCC students and faculty in place-based learning to preserve the community's legacy. The grant will be active from April 1, 2025, through the ultimate completion date of April 30, 2027. This project aligns with the NEH program's objectives to develop new humanities-focused curricula, resources, and interdisciplinary initiatives at higher education institutions.

North side: discovering the spirit of place [north side: discovering the spirit of place is an interdisciplinary, digital humanities project that uses geospatial technology to capture and record the oral, architectural, and natural history of the north side neighborhood in FT. Worth, TX. In conjunction with north side community, students, and faculty from tarrant county college, trinity river campus will be engaged in the practice of place-based learning, tightening the bonds connecting the college to its constituents and preserving the legacy of a community for generations to come.]