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Restaurant Day Has Become a Big Deal, Just Not in the U.S.

Jennifer Hattam

February 12, 2015 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Finland, Helsinki

Bureaucratic impediments previously blocked Timo Santala from opening a mobile bicycle bar, but he used this barrier to establish 'Restaurant Day' which has now spread worldwide. On these days people sign-up to open a temporary eatery, bringing the community together and helping spark entrepreneurship.

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Why DIY Public Spaces Are Starting to Take Off in Turkey

Jennifer Hattam

February 10, 2015 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Turkey, İzmir

An absence of public infrastructure and park space hasn't stopped the people of Izmir, Turkey from gathering in and enjoying the outdoors. Now a few clever and creative individuals are helping teach their communities to reclaim public spaces, sharing designs for recycling materials to build things like benches or docks for all to enjoy.

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As climate changes, cities grapple with big rains

Dan Kraker

February 04, 2015 |

Minnesota Public Radio |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Duluth, Minnesota

While some parts of the United States struggle with drought, others are faced with more water than they know what to do with. Minnesota reconstructs roads and drainage systems in order to be more prepared for the large amounts of rain fall they have received, largely due to climate change.

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The Battle to Keep Ho Chi Minh City Above Water

Jesse Hardman

January 22, 2015 |

New Orleans Public Radio (WWNO) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

Geography and climate change challenge the viability of sea-level cities in Vietnam, but architects, researchers, and urban planners work together to find creative solutions. One architect in Ho Chi Minh City designed green roofs to absorb the rainwater that causes floods.

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Seniors Take Manhattan

Debra Bruno

January 13, 2015 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Cities tend to be dangerous and difficult places to live for older residents. A private public partnership in New York is catering to seniors through small changes in the city such as para-transit options and seniors-only hours at public establishments.

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Charter school takeovers: As York schools near privatization, lessons from New Orleans and Michigan

Daniel Simmons-Ritchie

January 12, 2015 |

PennLive |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, York, Pennsylvania

York schools are considering changing public schools into charter schools, following the example of New Orleans and Michigan, in order to help their crumbling school system. The privatization of these schools can help the facilities become more financially stable, in turn preventing school closures and instability for their students.

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Istanbul is slowly but surely getting on its bike

Jennifer Hattam

January 04, 2015 |

The National |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Istanbul is often congested with traffic, especially as the population grows and more people buy cars but the lack of bicycle infrastructure has prevented biking from being an alternative transportation. This is changing now that biking is being encouraged through social media, the Cyclists' Transport Platform organizing group bike rides, the creation of bike lanes and other initiatives.

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The End of Gangs

Sam Quinones

December 29, 2014 |

Pacific Standard |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

In 2014, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that gang-related crime had dropped by nearly half since 2008. The transformation of LA holds lessons for decreasing violent crime through community policing, a focus on gangs, and the use of CompStat.

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Industrial-Sized Art Factory Signals Creative Renewal in Paterson

Sonia Schnee

December 22, 2014 |

CivicStory |

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3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Paterson, New Jersey

Paterson, NJ used to be a home to manufacturing industries, many of which no longer exist in New Jersey. Fortunately, old factories are being repurposed in new ways. The oldest textile factory is now thriving as The Art Factory, a studio and art space for designers, artists, and builders of all types. Not only does it help artists, but it also helps the environment by revitalizing an old space rather than knocking it down and building something new.

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What Big-City Museums Could Learn From This “Company Town” for Art

Gregory Scruggs

December 18, 2014 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, North Adams, Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) uses an innovative business model to stay afloat, relying on both internal and external projects and revenue streams to make a change in the North Adams community. The museum displays contemporary art but also has invested in property around the city, renting to local businesses and encouraging visitors to take notice in their creative projects inside and outside the museum walls.

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