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Helinski: A Very Smart City

Magda Abu-Fadil

June 13, 2016 |

The Huffington Post |

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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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Creating an environment that promotes health

Lindsey Anderson

May 18, 2016 |

El Paso Times |

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Response Location: United States, Brownsville, Texas

In an attempt to address liver disease, diabetes, obesity and other health issues, Brownsville has launched a comprehensive, cohesive approach to promoting health, being named a model for other communities across the country.

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Preparing cities for warmer and wetter weather

Eleanor Klibanoff

May 12, 2016 |

WHYY |

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Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is the second most flood prone state in the United States. Many city and county governments, however, are working to prevent and protect the state from detrimental damage. They have created sustainable infrastructure initiatives and flood insurance policies to plan and prepare for flooding.

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Controversial Railway Splits Kenya's Parks, Threatens Wildlife

Jacob Kushner

April 18, 2016 |

National Geographic |

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Response Location: Kenya, Tsavo

As a new railway is built in Kenya, conservationists are using satellite collars to study elephant movement and how they interact with the transport system. There are some overpasses at various points throughout the track for the elephants to cross through, but little is known about how they are passing under the railway. While building overpasses can be costly, conservationists hope the data can convince the government to ensure that any future infrastructure will include this design to allow the animals to migrate.

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Chipping away at mental health crisis

Keegan Kyle

March 17, 2016 |

The Post Crescent |

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Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin has a teen suicide rate three-times greater than the national average. Lawmakers have scrambled to address and provide greater access to mental health services in the state by offering temporary housing shelters, treatment programs, and new police training. The initiative is expanding to three cities and health officials see progress because of a decrease in hospitalizations.

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What Planners of Brooklyn-Queens Streetcar Line Can Learn in New Jersey

Emma G. Fitzsimmons

February 15, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Bergen, New Jersey

The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, across the river from New York City, offers a look at the benefits and challenges of a street-level transit line.

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Can a Game Help Build Affordable Housing?

Alec Appelbaum

February 09, 2016 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Pleasantville, New York

To break through gridlock on fair housing, city planners, citizens, and government officials in wealthy Westchester County, New York, try a new tactic: Using a simulation game to try out different development scenarios. The result has been increased civic participation and efficiency.

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São Paulo Is Betting Better Urban Planning Can Solve a Housing Crisis

Catesby Holmes

February 08, 2016 |

Next City |

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Response Location: Brazil, São Paulo

The Western Hemisphere’s biggest city has developed a model blueprint for progressive housing policy in developing countries, in large part by affirming squatters' rights and demanding a certain percentage of low-income housing in new developments.

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Number of Traffic Deaths in New York Falls for a Second Straight Year

Emma G. Fitzsimmons

January 01, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A second year of decline demonstrates that a project to reduce traffic fatalities works, said a safety advocate, who called on the mayor to expand the effort, termed Vision Zero, which lowers speed limits and raises enforcement.

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How a regulation turned Bologna's civic pride into action

Simone D'Antonio

December 23, 2015 |

Citiscope |

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Response Location: Italy, Bologna

Bologna is demonstrating the utility of allowing citizens to help with projects in cash-strapped cities. A new policy makes it easier for citizens to head city projects and to participate in guiding the future of the municipality.

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