Misapplying Theory
In his latest book, David Sloan Wilson argues that evolutionary theory should be used to illuminate and tackle urban problems.
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Urban Development - Articles
Social innovations that improve the health of cities (more)
Trees Fight Crime
A Philadelphia study connects green spaces to neighborhood safety.
Space: The Social Change Frontier
Exploring open spaces, parks, gardens, and trails as tools for social impact.
Arts Funding Promotes Neighborhood Vibrancy
The argument that the arts are an economic engine (true or false) is unpersuasive.
Using Collective Impact to End Homelessness
If a community wants to achieve something breathtaking, getting the right sectors to the table is a great place to start.
Revitalizing Struggling American Cities
Living Cities is working with five US municipalities to develop an ecosystem for solving urban problems.
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Networking for Sustainable Transport
EMBARQ, a network of sustainable transportation experts, has grown quickly,
thanks to impressive fundraising and the design of a model program.
Attacking Poverty Through Jobs
I hope that as long as there is poverty in our country, there will be a Cincinnati Works’ model that can help families escape poverty.
From Housing Projects to Farmland
A community development corporation starts an urban farm on land that was once home to housing projects.