This Old Green House
Clean Energy Works Portland gets consumers—and the workforce—energized about weatherization.
Cities - Most Popular
Social innovations that improve the health and resiliency of cities (more)
Putting More Fun into Play
In a new playground in Manhattan, "play associates" will encourage youthful creativity while reminding parents and nannies to take a giant step back.
Business
From Lemons to Lemonade: Clevelanders Find New Uses for Abandoned Spaces
Clevelanders are converting abandoned spaces into thriving new businesses.
Outrun the Recession
The seven healthy habits of nonprofits most likely to survive the economic downturn.
Review
Grow Your Own
Forget about luring big companies with tax incentives and subsidized space. Chris Gibbons focuses Littleton, Colorado's efforts on growing home-town businesses.
Podcast
Mitch Landrieu and Andrew Wolk - Social Entrepreneurship in Louisiana
How is New Orleans rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina? In this Stanford Center for Social Innovation sponsored presentation at the Social Enterprise Alliance 2009 Summit, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu discusses the role of tourism in the city's rehabilitation with Root Cause founder, Andrew Wolk. Landrieu details his work to found the nation's first government-run Office of Social Entrepreneurship, and emphasizes how New Orleans and the entire state are being strengthened by the development of their cultural assets.
Ten Nonprofit Funding Models
With an understanding of these 10 funding models, nonprofit leaders can use the for-profit world's valuable practice of engaging in succinct and clear conversations about long-term financial strategy.
Podcast
Global Issues
Dan Burden - Environmental Sustainability in Walking Cities
Dan Burden has studied and defined what makes for a pedestrian-friendly community. Even more important, he knows why such places are so valuable for everyone—walkers and drivers alike. In this audio lecture, Burden discusses why walkability is crucial to the sustainability of communities, and what they can do to encourage it.