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  • Amid Ongoing Threats to Local Food Systems, Alaska Native and Rural Alaskan Leaders Imagine Alternatives

    Gatgyeda Haayk's community garden tackles food access challenges in Metlakatla by patiently building rich soil over many years, enabling diverse crops to flourish despite Alaska's difficult growing conditions. This effort not only provides fresh food but also revitalizes cultural heritage by cultivating traditional plants like "Indian potatoes" and fostering community sharing.

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  • Community Libraries Are Spreading Across Rural India

    In rural areas of India that often have limited access to reading material, communities are banding together to form small libraries where residents can read, study, take classes, or just use the wi-fi. One library has grown to about 2,100 registered members and has helped about 50 students pass their competitive exams.

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  • Clean energy: Nigeria's move away from diesel generators

    A Berlin-based non-profit, Access to Energy Institute (A2EI), is providing traders at Wuse Market in Abuja :solar generators," which has reduced noise and fumes while also saving the community money by no longer having to buy fuel for generations. The installed solar panel system sends real-time data back to Berlin for monitoring and maintenance.

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  • The cure for congested cities? Kenya is building new ones.

    Satellite towns like Tatu City are cropping up near major cities in Africa, offering an alternative to the overcrowded metropolises locals are used to. When developed effectively, these satellite cities become hubs for economic growth. Over 100 businesses have opened in Tatu City, employing about 25,000 people.

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  • Vernal takes a 'pretty big step' to help add businesses and homes to its downtown

    In 2021, Vernal, Utah, created a new mixed-use zoning ordinance, allowing developers to build commercial space on ground floors with residential units above. The ordinance led to two major downtown projects, each featuring 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 18 residential units. 14 of the 36 condos sold within three weeks at prices in the low-to-mid $300,000s, and most commercial spaces already secured tenants.

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  • Amid a housing crisis, this Utah program is helping increase homeownership opportunities

    Utah’s moderate-income housing program has resulted in thousands of homes being built or preserved for those who fall within the moderate-income range. The program has existed since 1996 and aims to address both the lack of housing and the increasing housing costs Utahns face. The program applies to 95 localities across the state, comprising more than 90% of Utah’s population.

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  • Kenya's cities adopt Miyawaki method to restore lost ecological glory

    Nairobi is using a unique restoration technique called the Miyawaki method to restore local ecosystems by creating forest islands in urban areas that have lost their green spaces. Since 2007, this reforestation method has established mini forests in three regions throughout the city, as the project has planted over 236,212 seedlings.

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  • 'Dignified Food' Eases Food Insecurity in Philadelphia

    The Double Trellis Food Initiative aims to improve the quality of meals food-insecure residents receive from a vast network of food banks, soup kitchens, organizations, and agencies. In 2024, the initiative distributed more than 55,000 meals and began a workforce development program for juvenile offenders.

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  • Successful Birmingham program faces funding gap despite reduction in youth crime

    RESTORE is a juvenile re-entry program offering supportive programming and guidance to intervene in cycles of crime and help more youth avoid the juvenile system and learn to make more positive choices. Already this year, RESTORE has served 344 young people through their workshops. Since launching in 2023, the program has helped 19 people graduate with their high school diploma, GED or a certification.

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  • For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids

    In Nigeria, nearly half of the population doesn’t have access to electricity grids, making solar a cheap and versatile option to bring affordable, reliable and eco-friendly power to millions. The country is using solar mini-grids, small installations that produce up to 10 megawatts of electricity. Nearly 120 mini-grids are now installed, powering about 50,000 households and reaching about 250,000 people.

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