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The community trying to unite rich and poor

Emily Kasriel

April 26, 2018 |

BBC |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: Canada, Toronto

The Regent Park neighborhood in Toronto is now home to a mixed income housing development project in which residents of different income groups are living alongside one another. It’s also bringing a private developer and a public housing agency to work together on the project, with the hopes of fostering a sense of community and creating a safer neighborhood.

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Land Conservancies Enter Unfamiliar Territory: the City

Jake Bullinger

March 21, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Conservation groups and land trusts that typically serve rural areas have begun integrating their missions and services in urban communities to battle environmental inequity and blight. In cities like Cleveland and Seattle, these land trusts address racial and economic disparities in the fight to preserve land, making sure to orient their renewal efforts in a way that positively impacts minority communities.

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To grow or not to grow: In Fort Collins, a warning for Bozeman's future?

Lewis Kendall

March 18, 2018 |

Bozeman Daily Chronicle |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Collins, Colorado

Bozeman, Montana, a city grappling with how to plan for growth in a smart and strategic way, is looking to learn from Fort Collins, Colorado. The two cities are similar in terms of the features that make them appealing: once low-cost, small college towns with beautiful scenery and lots of space. Now, Fort Collins’ population has soared, and critics say development could have been smarter. Bozeman is learning lessons about planning and inclusivity, hoping not to make the same mistakes.

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Women's Homelessness Is a Growing Problem. Denver Is Pioneering a Solution.

Jennifer Oldham

March 15, 2018 |

Slate |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Denver’s Women’s Homelessness Initiative (WHI) is unique because it is the only church-based shelter program in the country that offers housing for women throughout the entire year. By giving women a place to stay off the streets, they are safer and have a better chance at getting back on their feet, aided by a subsidized housing program for formerly homeless people.

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Spokane Hopes Tiny Homes and Cottages Will Spur Infill Density

Josh Cohen

February 15, 2018 |

Next City |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Spokane, Washington

The city of Spokane has made it easier for multiple smaller housing units to be built on a plot of land by changing their zoning requirements. The change makes it easier for affordable housing to be built, among other things. It also attracts development within the city limits, rather than sprawling into the suburbs.

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From Bozeman to Bend, how two cities are responding to growth

Katheryn Houghton

February 04, 2018 |

Bozeman Daily Chronicle |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Bend, Oregon

Bozeman, Montana can look to Bend for a creative mix of solutions that tackle the issue of affordable housing. As both mountain towns increase in size, Bend has been successful at finding innovative ways to ensure affordable housing remains as average home prices rise. By placing a small fee on building permits, Bend has created a pot of money to ensure housing stays affordable for those who need it most.

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How Germany is integrating its refugees

The Economist

September 16, 2017 |

The Economist |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany, Berlin

In the midst of the Syrian refugee crisis, Germany has managed to integrate more than 1.2 million men, women, and children into schools and workplaces around the country. Although the learning curve is steep, refugees learn both language and cultural skills to help them adapt to their new life, and families are welcomed into makeshift homes while the government works to build new housing structures.

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How San Francisco Saved Its Public Housing By Getting Rid of It

Mark Peterson

July 20, 2017 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

In San Francisco, the city couldn't afford to create or maintain public housing. Using the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program, San Francisco has been working to effectively privatize public housing while involving non-profits deeply to ensure residents aren't displaced.

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Rethinking Homeless Shelters From the Ground Up

Krutika Pathi

June 28, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The homeless population in NYC stands at the highest number since the Great Depression. The Bowery Residents Committee has suggested changes to how shelters emerge, run and are funded. With a focus on results-based funding, the BRC advocates for the prioritization of impact on the people served. It rewards locations that demonstrate a high ratio of people moving in to those returning; "building to the function" of helping people re-enter society; and eliminating private landlords.

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The city that solved homelessness

Joe Copeland

June 28, 2017 |

Crosscut |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Austria, Vienna

As Seattle deals with rapidly rising housing prices and an increase in the homeless population, the city is looking to Vienna, a city that has achieved success in the realm of affordable housing. “The Vienna Model” describes the mixture of ways Vienna has eradicated its homeless problem. By addressing factors underlying homelessness such as transit, aging, and ethnic tensions, the city has implemented government-sponsored social housing that is inclusive and sustainable.

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