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  • The Private Cities of Honduras

    July 18, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Honduras, San Pedro Sula

    To attract foreign investment, Honduras is creating privatized cities with Western-style laws and foreign judges. The development initiative is bringing in money and creating jobs, but the enclaves are tailored to please private companies and may undermine Honduran sovereignty and social cohesion.

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  • Pop-Up Kitchen Counters Mainstream Narratives about Food in Detroit

    July 18, 2018 |

    Next City |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Community dinners can highlight locally sourced ingredients, shine a light on food systems and their impact, and create solidarity among cooks and attendees. The Dream Cafe, a pop-up restaurant using food from Detroit’s urban farms, highlighted the impact of food systems on communities of color and brought together organizers from different sectors for a meal.

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  • How little investments can lead to big community change

    July 18, 2018 |

    Alaska Public Media |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Seward, Alaska

    Wellness for All, a community organization in Seward, Alaska, provides funding for community members to take action on projects they think will improve their city. Funding from the Seward Community Foundation supports these community-led ideas, such as an urban garden and a hospice program. The Alaska Community Foundation, which funds projects across the state, has distributed over $1 million in grants over the last decade.

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  • It Takes Consultation to Help a Village

    July 17, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Liberia, Harlandville

    To succeed at international development, consult the locals. It seems obvious, but too many failed development projects show community buy-in is not the biggest priority. Two groups are leading the way to change this. Village X and Spark MicroGrants rely on locals’ opinions to direct projects that are actually needed and desired, creating better long-term outcomes for the communities in which they operate.

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  • How States Are Rethinking Roads

    July 17, 2018 |

    U.S. News & World Report |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    As cities grapple with higher temperatures, state and local governments are looking for ways to play a larger role in combatting the impacts. Throughout the United States, some of the entities are turning their attention towards solutions that make road more heat-resistant.

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  • Design as Democracy: Barcelona's ‘Carritos' Encourage a More Inclusive Urbanism

    July 16, 2018 |

    TheCityFix |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Spain, Barcelona

    Urban planners in Barcelona have a new way to engage locals who want a voice in urban design. Carritos, or mobile carts, are traveling to public spaces to draw in people who can share their opinions on development projects. This especially helps get feedback from those who do not have time to attend traditional city planning meetings. The goal is to make city planning a more inclusive space.

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  • Doña Ana County works to build a stronger voting culture

    July 16, 2018 |

    NMPolitics.net |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chaparral, New Mexico

    In Doña Ana County, New Mexico, boosting civic engagement is a priority. County Clerk Scott Krahling has tried several initiatives to do so, including hosting voter registration drives in schools, consolidating local elections, and implementing ranked choice voting. The clerk’s office also values community input. A nonpartisan advisory council and series of community meetings aim to ensure the community has a say in these civic engagement initiatives.

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  • How Helsinki Arrived at the Future of Urban Travel First

    July 15, 2018 |

    Bloomberg |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Finland, Helsinki

    Finland is at the forefront of conceptualizing mobility as a service. In Helsinki, citizens are getting rid of their cars and using Whim instead. The app gives users unlimited access to all transport options (bus, train, bike, taxi, and car) for a single monthly subscription.

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  • Bugs and Birds: New Residents of a Greener Madrid

    July 13, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Spain, Madrid

    With a little strategic planning, cities can nurture biodiversity in the urban environment. “Sometimes, small actions can bring incredible results,” says Antonio Morcillo, deputy director for conservation of green areas and urban trees in Madrid. The city is allowing the Manzanares River to flow, spontaneous vegetation to grow, and opening hundreds of birdhouses and insect hotels to counteract habitat loss.

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  • Finding the Untapped Potential of Alleys

    July 13, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Miami, Florida

    Redesigning an alley expands commercial space and brings life to a city. Long-neglected side streets across the United States are getting makeovers both by citizens and developers. Miami’s Jade Alley is a particularly showy example with its archways, flowering trees, ice cream shop, and lingerie boutique.

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