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  • Whitefield residents take charge of their own streets Ugly Indian style

    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

    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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  • Off the Shelf

    July 14, 2016 |

    The Big Issue |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

    The first Human Library emerged in 2000 in Copenhagen, and has since exploded in popularity to the point of operating chapters in more than 70 different countries. The concept is that readers should not judge a book by its cover, so in this library, actual people are the books available to read with titles like "Polyamorous", "Soldier (PTSD)", and "Refugee". The 30-minute "reading sessions" (face-to-face conversations) allow people to learn in a judgement-free zone and put a real person behind the story they are hearing.

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  • Designing an Active, Healthier City

    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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  • Seattle-area Somali community unites to embrace state's new child-care standards

    July 09, 2016 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    When Washington state introduced higher standards for child care, many feared that home-based centers, including those run by women from Somalia, would close. But a group spearheaded by nonprofit Voices of Tomorrow arranged for training and materials in East African languages, helping a stunning 94 percent of providers to acquire the necessary license and to keep their centers - vital especially for low-income, immigrant families - open for business.

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  • With trust and street cred, organizer works to change lives in north Minneapolis

    July 06, 2016 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Gang violence in Minneapolis has caused many gun-related deaths and the destruction of families. One community organizer, a former gang-member and drug dealer, builds trust with at-risk youth that are on the edge. He visits kids, helps them get to job interviews, reviews homework, and listens to their individual struggles.

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  • ‘Tough Love': Harlem Gang Expert Visiting Jackson

    July 06, 2016 |

    Jackson Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Dr. Kai Smith runs GRAAFICS, Gang Diversion, Reentry And Absent Fathers Intervention Centers, a program he founded to give young men and women an outlet to avoid criminal behavior. The program includes training courses in behavior modification and focuses especially on early prevention of violent behaviors in children through meaningful mentorship.

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

    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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  • Can a Minuscule Nonprofit Help San Francisco Win Its War on Homelessness?

    June 29, 2016 |

    San Francisco Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Solving the homeless crisis in San Francisco requires many different initiatives, some of which can be costly. North Beach Citizens is a small non-profit, founded by Francis Ford Coppola, has managed to offer temporary housing and peer support for the homeless. Since 2005, the organization has found permanent housing for over 100 clients and has operated with mostly private donations.

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  • Policing the Police

    June 28, 2016 |

    PBS Frontline |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Newark, New Jersey

    The Department of Justice has ordered the Newark Police Department to make reforms to its policing practices, so that public safety will not compromise the human rights. An investigation into the NPD has shown that officers made too many undocumented stops and used unjustified excessive force, resulting in community mistrust. The Newark mayor has begun re-training the police force, reworked standards for punishing police misconduct, advocated body cameras, and civilian oversight of the police department – all of which has started to improve community relations and build trust.

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