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  • Inside Rio's favelas, the city's impoverished, neglected neighborhoods

    August 01, 2016 |

    Vox |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

    Favelas, what some people might perceive as gang-filled slums surrounding the developed part of Rio de Janeiro, are in fact brimming with creative resilience that demonstrates the ingenuity of people in the face of a government that turns its back on them. Though gangs do exist, there are photographers attempting to show all views of the city. One man has transformed a trash hill into a garden. Others have built governing authorities to support their neighborhoods. All these people continue to innovate in the face of daily challenges.

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

    July 29, 2016 |

    Citizen Matters |

    Text |

    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 |

    Text |

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Citizen-Led Bucharest Park Gets Official Stamp

    June 27, 2016 |

    Next City |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Romania, Bucharest

    In Romania, citizens have led an organizing effort to create their first urban nature park, a particularly important achievement because civilian and government collaborations can be difficult in Bucharest. After four years of debate, research, and approval, the park has been officially recognized and is now working towards becoming a space for recreation, education, and tourism.

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  • Fast, inexpensive street changes that get big results

    June 24, 2016 |

    WHYY |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

    In Pennsylvania, many cities face challenges in implementing Complete Street policies to improve street and transportation safety in urban cores. The cities and organizations that have done this successfully offer ideas to others about how they can use creative financing and piloting to overcome barriers and enforce the policy.

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  • How Cincinnati Salvaged the Nation's Most Dangerous Neighborhood

    June 16, 2016 |

    Politico |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Cincinnati, Ohio

    Cincinnati Center City Development Corp., a local NGO, has invested more than half a billion dollars into what was once the city's most dangerous neighborhood - and now is comparable to Greenwich Village.

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  • Helinski: A Very Smart City

    June 13, 2016 |

    The Huffington Post |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Finland, Helinski

    Helinski's 'Smart Kalasatama' neighborhood is being planned by city officials, and supported by private investors, to be a vision for the future. Resource efficiency, technology start-ups and modern public transport all come together to what is hoped to be a truly modern part of the city.

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  • 'Pathways to Peace' explores solutions to youth violence

    June 05, 2016 |

    Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    Cleveland is responding to its gun violence epidemic with a combination of effective policing, social service agencies, and former offenders deployed to break cycles of violence in their communities.

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