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  • Columbus, Ga., used as model in downtown Prattville's renaissance

    June 08, 2017 |

    The Montgomery Advertiser |

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    Response Location: United States, Prattville, Alabama

    Alabama's Historic Prattville Redevelopment Authority has emulated the successful downtown revitalization project in Columbus, Georgia, in an effort to address vacant industrial sites and a blighted downtown. Through a collaboration with local entrepreneurs, a private real estate company, the Chamber of Commerce, and other departments and members of the local government, the HPRA is transforming the small city. Several local business prepare to open, the old cotton gin mill will open new apartments, and recent community events demonstrate an increasing public interest in a revitalized downtown Prattville.

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  • How an IIT Madras Initiative Is Powering 9,000 Homes at a Fraction of Traditional Electricity Costs

    June 07, 2017 |

    The Better India |

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    Response Location: India, Jaipur, Rajasthan

    A team of engineers at IIT Madras, a public university in India, has partnered with local utilities and the national Ministry of Power to bring sustainable, low-cost electricity to off-grid rural villages in the northwestern state of Rajasthan. With solar power supplied by DC microgrids, these poor rural communities are experiencing transformations to increase quality-of-life: affordable fridges that aid in food preservation, fans which mitigate heat and repel mosquitoes, and battery-powered phones connecting them to public emergency services.

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  • The 'moss wall' that helps cities breathe

    June 07, 2017 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: Germany

    Air pollution is a major health risk, and growing in severity as more of the population moves to urban (more polluted) areas. Several university friends from Germany developed a "CityTree," which filters toxic pollutants from the air with moss that can be installed around cities.

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  • The Philanthropy World Is Embracing Impact Investing

    June 05, 2017 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, Redwood City, California

    The resources needed to tackle some of the world's most pressing social and environmental problems - from poverty to climate change to inequality - are generally far beyond the reach of governments and traditional philanthropies. Fortunately, the private sector is taking an increasing role in social entrepreneurship through the practice of impact investing. Organizations and individuals alike are investing funds into meaningful, scalable projects that are generally proven to also provide a return; a win-win for everyone that generates sustainable change.

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  • The Stickers that Save Lives

    June 04, 2017 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for young adults in nearly every country around the world, but the issue receives less policy attention or funding than diseases or terrorism. One clever initiative called Zusha in Kenya is using a very simple method - stickers - to spread safety messages on public transportation, and have already reduced bus accidents by as much as 25%.

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  • Just 20% of kids got 4-year degrees, so Chehalis schools changed everything

    June 02, 2017 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Chehalis, Washington

    The Chehalis school district has teamed up with the Chehalis Foundation to support students pursue higher education after high school. Only 15% of adults in the area have a bachelor's degree, and only 20% of graduating high school seniors earn a four-year degree. Now, the district is working to transform itself by retraining teachers to provide more rigorous lessons, placing emphasis on college preparation, and demystifying the college application and financial process for students and their families.

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  • Criminalizing Homelessness

    June 01, 2017 |

    Eugene Weekly |

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    Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

    In Eugene, Oregon, the city – much like the rest of the United States – has often practiced ticketing, citing, and/or arresting individuals as a response to homelessness. The practice, often referred to as the criminalization of homelessness, is now being called into question by groups across the city. Since the police are often the initial responders to people experiencing housing insecurity, the city is trying responses like community outreach to better address the needs of these individuals instead of writing them a ticket or sending them to jail.

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  • Cloud 311 Popularity Grows as Cities of All Sizes Move to Remotely Hosted CRM

    June 01, 2017 |

    Government Technology |

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    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    Traditional 311 operations can be costly to maintain, so the city of Sacramento implemented cloud CRM in order to cut costs and increase flexibility of operations. While there is still room to expand what is offered, this cloud-based solution does offer the "ability to set up and launch 311 quickly, without the need for IT staff to maintain the servers and networks."

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  • A Haven From Trauma's Cruel Grip

    May 31, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Victims of trauma are at risk for substance abuse, depression, or other difficulties. Trauma Recovery Centers are becoming increasingly prevalent for their ability to provide a wide range of services.

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  • Lessons from India in building urban resilience

    May 29, 2017 |

    Citiscope |

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    Response Location: India, Surat, Gujarat

    TARU, an Indian thinktank, has found that Indians cities have combined decentralized action and "multi-stakeholder engagement" in public policy to respond to problems of scarcity in water and power as well as climate change-related natural disasters. Municipalities are putting responsibility for improving local lives at the grassroots level; integrating disruptive technologies from the private sector; and fostering collaboration between government and citizens.

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