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  • Carbondale market study to inform the future of artist live-work spaces

    August 02, 2018 |

    Glenwood Springs Post Independent |

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    Response Location: United States, Carbondale, Colorado

    Carbondale is one of several Colorado towns that is focusing on preserving affordability for local artists. Since a different town was selected for a state-run program called Space to Create, Carbondale had to get more creative. The town is now working with a consulting group called Artspace that specializes in affordable housing for artists. Though the project is still in the early stages, they have already conducted a feasibility study and have clear plans in place to the development of affordable housing sites.

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  • School arsons: Fire experts say problem could be poor solutions

    August 01, 2018 |

    The Star Kenya |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    The Elide Fire Ball is an orb filled with fire suppressant designed to explode in seconds when it comes into contact with fire. Fire balls are easy to use, can be used preventatively by placing them where fires might break out, and do not have to be maintained and tested like traditional fire extinguishers.

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  • This Canadian day care center re-creates 'the spirit of a large family' for kids and their single moms

    August 01, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: Canada, Montreal, Quebec

    In Montreal, a publicly subsidized day care meant specifically for the children of single mothers is helping build community and provide essential services to single moms. La Petite Maison de la Miséricorde ("The Little House of Mercy") plans activities for the moms while also pairing her with a staff member to accompany her to appointments or refer her to other services as needed, all for a relatively low cost.

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  • The estate where local people refused to call last orders

    August 01, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Brighton

    The Bevy, a community-owned pub in Brighton, “is about creating an institution to bring together a fragmented community.” One of over 100 pub co-operatives throughout Britain, the Bevy is unique in that is is on a suburban housing estate. As such, it had huge power to add value to a struggling area, and it has done just that. Several years in, the Bevy acts as a community space, pays a living wage to employees, and welcomes all for good conversation and good beer.

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  • The Curfew Myth

    August 01, 2018 |

    The Marshall Project |

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    Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

    Austin moved away from its teen curfew, bucking the trend in many other cities where such laws are longstanding and efforts to remove them often meet resistance. That is despite data showing they do not reduce juvenile crime or victimization and may foster more mistrust towards the police. Austin has seen a drop in juvenile victimization rates since dumping the ordinance.

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  • Allbirds wants to fix your sole

    August 01, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    An unlikely duo teamed up to create a sustainable shoe. Using wool, tree fibers, and sugarcane, they've created shoes that are sustainable and—in some cases—wholly recyclable. The latest innovation is the petroleum free EVA sole. Theirs is manufactured from sugarcane and is carbon negative. Simply switching the material from petroleum to sugarcane was all it took; they were shocked no other company had tried. Their method is open source, so other companies can use the sustainable technology.

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  • This tech helps corporate lawyers donate time to defend people in need

    August 01, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States

    Paladin, a software program is helping lawyers find pro-bono cases. Pro-bono cases are inputted into the platform, then teams of lawyers can make an account and sign up to pick up a case. Already companies like Verizon and Lyft have joined, adding their fleet of lawyers. “One of our hypotheses in building the tech that we’ve found to be true is that by streamlining the pro-bono process within organizations, we’re really able to increase engagement.”

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  • How having space — even small enough to hold a cellphone — is helping Chicago's homeless

    August 01, 2018 |

    Chicago Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Though homelessness is an entrenched and complex problem, small solutions can make a difference in the daily life of homeless individuals. Lockers for overnight cell phone storage in a homeless shelter in Chicago are significant: people can wake up with a sense of security, knowing their phones will be available to help find jobs or stay in touch with loved ones. This is part of the Chicago Youth Storage Initiative, which as since funded 755 storage unites at homeless shelters across Chicago.

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  • How Colleges Can Support Students Recovering from Substance Abuse

    August 01, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States

    Some universities are helping students stay sober. Institutions like Rutgers, Texas Tech, and University of Michigan offer counseling, support groups, and even recovery houses. Research shows these programs are overwhelmingly successful. “They have low relapse rates, higher GPAs than average, and are more likely to stay in college and graduate. In fact, they reported up to 95 percent of participating students are able to sustain their sobriety while attending school.”

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  • The startup making shirts out of cow poo

    August 01, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Netherlands, Eindhoven

    Biocouture is gaining ground in the Netherlands as farmers in Eindhoven partner with a fashion designer to turn cow waste into clothing. Although met with some initial skepticism, the practice is already receiving accolades for innovation.

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