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Public art to revive a community

Eleanor Klibanoff

August 24, 2016 |

WHYY |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Urban decay has left a "physical legacy" of past economic hardships in cities. Many cities across the world are now implementing programs that promote public art that rebuilds and reimagines neighborhoods.

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Tapping a Troubled Neighborhood's Inner Strength

David Bornstein

August 10, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Longview, Washington

HIghlands area in Southern Washington has been an impoverished and unsafe neighbourhood, however, circumstances have been improve as neighbours have begun to get to know eachother and form a community. HIghlands neighbourhood association and the Family Policy council are two initiatives that have strengthened community ties, lead to leadership opportunities, facilitated citizen-police interactions, and helped children not fall into a poverty cycle.

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Black Lives Matter Policy Agenda Looks a Lot Like a Playbook for Inclusive Cities

Johnny Magdaleno

August 05, 2016 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Windsor, Ontario has a similar economic industry as its neighbor Detroit Michigan; however, Detroit has substantial low-income Black communities compared with Windsor. The Movement for Black Lives has created a six-piece platform that addresses what the United States should do to face the disproportionate problems faced by Black communities. Some of those platforms, including pairing the unemployed with economic incentives, removing questions about criminal history on job applications, and tax revisions, have found success in other cities.

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Free solar panels are coming to buildings across Brooklyn

Sam Anderson

August 02, 2016 |

Brokelyn |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In Brownsville a campaign called Solarize is working to drum up support for solar panels and then install them for free. By doing so they create demand for solar energy in the neighborhood, provide cheaper electricity to residents, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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Inside Rio's favelas, the city's impoverished, neglected neighborhoods

Johnny Harris

August 01, 2016 |

Vox |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

Favelas, what some people might perceive as gang-filled slums surrounding the developed part of Rio de Janeiro, are in fact brimming with creative resilience that demonstrates the ingenuity of people in the face of a government that turns its back on them. Though gangs do exist, there are photographers attempting to show all views of the city. One man has transformed a trash hill into a garden. Others have built governing authorities to support their neighborhoods. All these people continue to innovate in the face of daily challenges.

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Whitefield residents take charge of their own streets Ugly Indian style

Kate Clark

July 29, 2016 |

Citizen Matters |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: India, Bengaluru

Many neighbourhoods in Bengaluru suffer from significant pollution, creating an environment conducive to pests and an overall higher likelihood of continued littering. The organization Whitfield Rising conducts 'spot-fixes', consisting of 'beautifying' dirty areas and of educating residents on proper disposal procedures in order to keep their neighbourhoods clean. The result is increased local citizen pride for their neighbourhoods and an onus to keep their communities clean.

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Trading parking requirements for more mobility choices

Jon Geeting

July 25, 2016 |

WHYY |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Substitutes for city parking requirements are becoming increasingly popular throughout the United States. Rather than using off-street parking, many housing developers now provide residents with alternatives that promote reduced driving. This method is better for the environment and lowers the cost of housing in urban areas.

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Designing an Active, Healthier City

Meera Senthilingam

July 12, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Obesity is at an all-time high in the United States, and is hard to combat. But urban obesity can be countered with inviting streets to stroll, dramatic staircases to climb, parks to exercise in - it’s called “active design.”

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Green and Cool Roofs Provide Relief for Hot Cities, but Should be Sited Carefully

Ashish Sharma

July 01, 2016 |

Government Technology |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Twenty-first century cities face the factors of climate change with intensity as urban heating threatens human and the earth’s health. The University of Notre Dame has conducted research on green and cool roofing projects in the city of Chicago. They have found that green and cool roofs help mitigate the heat in cities; however, these roofs should be installed with other strategies like ponds and trees.

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Citizen-Led Bucharest Park Gets Official Stamp

Christine Ro

June 27, 2016 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Romania, Bucharest

In Romania, citizens have led an organizing effort to create their first urban nature park, a particularly important achievement because civilian and government collaborations can be difficult in Bucharest. After four years of debate, research, and approval, the park has been officially recognized and is now working towards becoming a space for recreation, education, and tourism.

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