How we think about and experience transportation is likely to undergo radical change in the coming years. Right now cities like New Haven are trying to anticipate the infrastructure that will be needed in the next few decades. Because of the rapid change of technology those predictions are difficult, yet new technologies also hold tremendous possibility for improving city life.

Think about all the possibilities if we have a smarter transportation system in New Haven. Can implement innovations to make the city safer for pedestrians and bikers? Can make commutes faster and revolutionize the

I am excited to announce that we have five enthusiastic volunteers to animate our community. 
 
What does it mean to be a Community Animator? It means they have each committed to being at MakeHaven 3 hours per week over the next 6 months to help people learn and inspire members to make the most of our space. Each has a focus area and will be a resource for actives in that focus. Let me make the introductions:



From left to right in the photo is: 



Allison - The Crafts Animator - Appreciates how much others have shown her to use tools at MakeHaven and wants to pass the learning on to others

 
MakeHaven has a challenge for you. Can you prove your maker skills by doing one project per month for the year? Starting in January for every month in 2016 I will be putting forth instructions for how to do a project. These projects with use all the different capabilities of the space. Those who succeed in doing all the projects will come out as skilled master maker. The list of projects is still developing but here is an idea of what will be on the list.

• Create engraved box on laser cutter
• Scan and 3d print a model of yourself
• Build a beverage carrier with hand tools
• Create custom

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I just launched hexibox, a product I have been working on for over a year now! Hexibox is a lightweight, modular and low maintnance storage solution for individuals and businesses with lots of clutter and/or small parts to keep organized. Check us out at here! You can read about the making of the hexibox here, and also be sure to like us on facebook, follow us on twitter and