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South Dallas leaders help make GoLink successful, will DART make it permanent?

Michaela Rush

November 09, 2023 |

Dallas Free Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

South Dallas’s GoLink pilot program allows residents to book door-to-door transportation within a designated zone at much lower rates than traditional rideshare programs like Uber. The neighborhood now has the third-highest ridership in the metro area and sees roughly 220 riders per day.

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Kauai became a clean energy leader. Its secret? A publicly owned grid

Julian Spector

November 07, 2023 |

Canary Media |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Hawaii

In an effort to lower electric rates and move toward more renewable energy, Kauai residents raised funds to acquire and turn the area’s for-profit utility company into a locally owned cooperative, the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC). When it was formed in 2008, KIUC pledged to reach 50% renewable electricity by 2023, and last year it was already generating 60% of its energy from renewables like solar power.

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What the Golden Gate Is (Finally) Doing About Suicides

John Branch

November 05, 2023 |

The New York Times |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

In an effort to reduce the staggering number of suicides each year off the Golde Gate Bridge, the city is installing 3 ½ miles of stainless steel nets strung end to end on both sides of the bridge. While it’s not a perfect solution, this “suicide deterrent system” has already proven successful at reducing the number of deaths each year.

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Seeking a Home for His Parents, a Son Built a Community

Anna Kodé

November 04, 2023 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Santa Clara, California

Priya Living is an elder-living community focused on Indian culture. Priya Living has four locations throughout the state and is planning to expand in Michigan and Texas. Rent in the condo-style units ranges from $2,000 to $3,000 a month and currently serves over 530 people. This culture-focused community helps the aging population fight loneliness and find a sense of community with people they can relate to through activities and programming like yoga, movie screenings and down time to chat.

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How a staffing crisis launched Eagle County School District into the affordable housing business

Rae Solomon

November 03, 2023 |

KUNC |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Eagle, Colorado

The affordable housing crisis in Eagle, Colorado, is creating a severe staff shortage in local schools. So, the school district is partnering with organizations and developers like Habitat for Humanity to develop a mix of new apartments and houses that will be made available to school employees at affordable prices.

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A Climate Change Success Story? Look at Hoboken.

Michael Kimmelman

November 03, 2023 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Hoboken, New Jersey

After experiencing extreme flooding, Hoboken, New Jersey, has reduced its flood risk by rebuilding its sewers to add capacity and designing new infrastructure, like parks, to collect and redirect storm water.

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Afghan human rights advocate helps Portuguese city embrace fellow refugees

Jenny Barchfield

November 02, 2023 |

UNHCR |

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Response Location: Portugal, Fundao

Intercultural mediators are serving a small town’s growing Afghan community by helping attract new residents — particularly young refugees and migrants — to the region. These mediators help newcomers navigate hurdles like accessing documentation, jobs, schooling and health care in an effort to ease the transition period new residents often face.

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As Renters Revolt, Tenant Unions are On the Rise

Charlotte Alter

October 26, 2023 |

Time Magazine |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

KC Tenants is a tenant union that connects renters to put pressure on landlords and local government to protect tenant rights. With the help of the group’s political arm, KC Tenants Power, they have blocked thousands of evictions, received millions of dollars in funding to secure affordable housing for those in need and have grown to about 10,000 members. Outside of blocking evictions and securing long-term affordable housing, the group also has four members who won City Council seats.

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Metro Call-A-Ride woes leave disabled St. Louisans in the lurch

Kathleen Lees

October 24, 2023 |

St. Louis Public Radio |

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Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

Under federal law, transit agencies are required to provide Call-A-Ride services within a certain distance of existing bus and rail routes to ensure transportation access for people with disabilities. But thanks to service cuts, labor shortages, and technical complications, users of St. Louis’ Call-A-Ride program say the service is not living up to its promises, with nearly a third of requested trips in January 2023 ultimately canceled.

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What will it take for Arizona's gay bars to stop overdoses?

Joseph Darius Jaafari

October 24, 2023 |

LOOKOUT Phx |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

In an effort to combat overdoses in the LGBTQ+ community, some local spaces — like gay bars — are carrying Narcan. While not every gay bar in the area is on board with carrying Narcan, there are several individuals and local organizations working to push these venues to make a change and helping to ensure people who need it can access the potentially life-saving drug if they need it.

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