The LOEB Fellowship

The 2026 Loeb Fellows are visionary practitioners and activists who are revitalizing urban and rural places, democratizing policymaking, engaging arts and culture to improve our health and environment, and strengthening civic engagement.

While the 2024 Loeb Fellowship Fall Study Tour was in full swing in Johnstown, PA, Matt Smith did a little exploring on his own, and found resonances with an earlier “study tour” and some disquieting differences.

Randy Gragg and the Portland Parks Foundation were determined to save Portland’s O’Bryant Square. With the help of some Loebs, they activated a citywide conversation and design charrette to generate bold ideas.