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These five cities are taking bold steps to rein in sprawl

Robert Kunzig

March 14, 2019 |

National Geographic |

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Response Location: Germany, Hamburg

The sustainable city of the future involves public transit and a revitalized downtown - at least, that’s the common thread between what five cities are working towards across the globe. Los Angeles, Atlanta, Shanghai, Hamburg, and La Paz have all taken efforts to invest in building cities where families can work and live without commuting in a car, and where walking is encouraged. Some have made more progress than others, but government investment in sustainable design bodes well for the future.

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Here's how Brown University is tackling toxic masculinity

Casey Quinlan

March 12, 2019 |

ThinkProgress |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Providence, Rhode Island

Changing norms surrounding masculinity begins with destigmatizing communication. Masculinity 101, a peer discussion group at Brown University, encourages students to be mindful of their behavior by promoting discussion about social norms and healthy relationships. The group reflects a broader desire among university students in the US to change toxic aspects of masculinity, including sexual violence, and to promote positive emotional development among their peers.

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Does Baltimore Need a Crime-Tracking App?

Sarah Holder

March 11, 2019 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Citizen, a crime-tracking app that first made an appearance in New York and California, has launched in Baltimore, Maryland, a city with a crime rate that has skyrocketed in recent years. Alerting community members to crime happening at specific locations via curation by city safety officials, the app aims to help people feel more informed and safer while complementing more traditional emergency services.

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Baylor officials open up about extensive Title IX reform

Caitlin Schmidt

March 08, 2019 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Waco, Texas

In the aftermath of multiple sexual assault incidents, Baylor University has moved toward turning what was once a culture of avoidance into a culture of accountability. The university has increased the staff, funding, and resources devoted to its Title IX office, including a new website for students to report incidents. Furthermore, the university promotes ongoing education and awareness among both its students and athletes with programs that promote healthy relationships.

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Oregon's unique Title IX reporting policy gives autonomy to students

Caitlin Schmidt

March 08, 2019 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

Confidential points of contact allow victims to reach out about Title IX violations and sexual assault on their own terms. Following multiple incidents involving members of its basketball team, the University of Oregon has reconfigured its approach to Title IX with new policies that give victims control over when an incident is reported. The broader Title IX program defines expectations and sets norms surrounding sexual harassment and consent through educational programs, digital resources, a student hotline, and the designation of individuals as confidential points of contact.

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Ikea's innovation lab unveils a plan to help people cash in on solar energy

Katharine Schwab

March 07, 2019 |

FastCompany |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Ikea's innovation lab, Space10, piloted a block-chain powered solar energy grid as a way to creatively save money on electricity and create a sustainable energy alternative. Other microgrids around the world have seen success in allowing people who are part of the system to sell their excess energy and only use what they need.

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Why History Matters in Equitable Development Planning

Oscar Perry Abello

March 07, 2019 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

A new park plan in Washington, D.C. addresses systemic racism and inequity in current city infrastructure, digging deeper than traditional urban planning landscapes. The new plan takes into account perspectives from minorities and low-income households to ensure the community space is built by the people, for the people - establishing economic justice along the way. This D.C. park plan is helping people purchase homes, finance businesses and get jobs.

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Cove launches the first 100% biodegradable water bottle

Dawn Hammon

March 07, 2019 |

Inhabitat |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Cove is a new water bottle brand hoping to disrupt dependence on single-use plastics. Cove is made of PHA, which is compostable and biodegradable. Still in its early stages, it hopes to manufacture across the U.S. to minimize distribution costs.

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These shipping container farms will soon be in grocery store lots across the U.S.

Eillie Anzilotti

March 06, 2019 |

FastCompany |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A direct line from local producer to consumer reduces carbon emissions and strengthens community food systems. A partnership between farming tech company Square Roots and Gordon Food Services aims to create local food supply chains by placing cargo-container hydroponic farms directly at store sites and distribution centers. The plan is inspired by the success of Square Roots’ container farms in Brooklyn, NY.

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Swedish technology could make geothermal as mainstream as wind and solar

Akshat Rathi

March 06, 2019 |

Quartz |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Sweden, Stockholm

Geothermal power is typically hard to scale due to its dependence on hot water. Climeon is a Swedish energy company changing the game. It uses low-temperature heat and sells its energy in modular units, which makes it affordable. Due to an infusion in capital, the company is scaling its energy distribution across the globe.

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