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What cities can learn from West Sacramento's age-friendly journey

Courtney McNaull

December 14, 2018 |

Richland Source |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

As part of the city of West Sacramento's process to be more friendly to their aging population, they partnered with the organization AARP to implement their age-friendly framework and received funding to fund their obligatory three-year plan. This funded the facilitation of many surveys of anyone over 45 in the city, which led to the realization that seniors don't want to be defined by their deficits. This reportedly changed the mindsets of public policy makers, paving the way for future programs to be engaging and uplifting for all ages.

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Student led initiative and city district can offer advice as suburban schools diversify

Justin Murphy, Georgie Silvarole

December 14, 2018 |

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

Student-led initiatives in Rochester City School District help students of color share their experiences with racism and foster communication between students, faculty, and administration - within and outside the classroom. While there is still evidence of racial bias and stereotypes, the district has made strides toward solving these problems.

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Steps toward age-friendliness in West Sacramento

Courtney McNaull

December 13, 2018 |

Richland Source |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

As part of a larger effort to make the city of West Sacramento more friendly to their aging population, an on-demand ride-sharing app was developed to make transportation more accessible for seniors who cannot easily use public transportation. The response has been overwhelming, and the project will soon be able to support itself financially. The city is also using another app to help connect seniors with volunteer opportunities that make use of their skills, which was something else they learned was desired by doing focus groups.

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To Help The Homeless, Some In LA Are Giving Them A Place To Stay

Anna Scott

December 13, 2018 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the Host Home program is placing homeless youth in the homes of willing hosts. They share space, but don't necessarily have to share their lives and schedules, providing an opportunity for people to pursue education and jobs in safety as they transition to permanent housing. While the program is just starting out and currently only serves 6 people with its limited scope, the approach is also being implemented in the U.K. and other parts of the United States.

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An Affordable Housing Complex Houses One of The District's Most Ambitious Maker Spaces

Adrianna Smith

December 13, 2018 |

Washington City Paper |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

On one floor of an affordable housing building in Washington, D.C., the NonStop Art Makerspace has made creativity more accessible. The makerspace was a group effort between Capital One, the Community Preservation and Development Corporation, and NonStop Art. Nehemiah Dixon, CEO of NonStop Art Makerspace and a D.C. native, hopes to replicate this model throughout the city.

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Asian Ride-Sharing Apps Speed Up to Cut Men Out of Equation

Maroosha Muzaffar

December 13, 2018 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

Across Asia, ride-sharing startups are being created to provide women with safe transportation options. From India to Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, these companies starting all-women teams of drivers or offering women the option to hire female drivers. These companies are part of a larger, global trend as a – albeit short-term – response to the #MeToo culture.

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Climate-Positive Architecture Has Arrived In Norway

Tracey Lindeman

December 13, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: Norway, Trondheim

Powerhouse, a collective of architects, engineers, environmentalists, and designers based in Oslo, reimagines building design to address climate change. Not only are many of their structures energy-neutral, but they actually produce surplus energy. For example, Powerhouse Brattørkaia in Trondheim is an eight-story office that will generate 485,000 kWh annually. Such "energy-positive" building has made great strides in Norway.

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5 Years After Claire Davis Died In A School Shooting, Improvements Seen In Threat Prevention, But Gaps Remain

Jenny Brundin

December 13, 2018 |

Colorado Public Radio |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Littleton, Colorado

After a high school in Colorado experienced a devastating act of gun violence, the state has taken steps to prevent similar incidences from happening in the future. From a Behavior and Emotional Screening System system to the Safe2Tell tip hotline, schools across the state are trying to lessen the gap between the stigma of seeking help for students.

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In France, School Lessons Ask: Which Twitter Post Should You Trust?

Elian Peltier

December 13, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Lyons

France is at the forefront of efforts to integrate internet literacy into standard primary and secondary course requirements. By partnering with journalists and educators, the French government is working to stop the spread of misinformation by teaching students how to identify misleading tweets, articles, and other sources.

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From a new bird to a new community reserve: India's tribe sets example

Shreya Dasgupta

December 13, 2018 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: India, Singchung Village, Arunachal Pradesh

A new species of bird discovered in the small village of Singchung, India has been named after the Indigenous people who own that land — the bird is called Bugun liocichla, named after the Bugun people. Not only did this put the village in the international spotlight, it also brought tourism that helped them develop an ecotourism business. Now the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is in charge of the community reserve which is now the most effectively patrolled area under the sanctuary's purview.

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