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Urban Development

 

Social innovations that improve the health of cities

 

Economic Development

The Future City

Delivering change in urban economies.

By Shaina Doar and Jonathan K. Law | 1 | Apr. 15, 2013
 

Measuring Social Impact

A New Approach to India’s Water Sanitation Crisis: Part 2

A two-part series on using systems mapping to predict a city’s capacity for adopting change.

By Urvashi Prasad & Semonti Basu | Mar. 29, 2013
 

Measuring Social Impact

A New Approach to India’s Water Sanitation Crisis: Part 1

A two-part series on using systems mapping to predict a city’s capacity for adopting change.

By Urvashi Prasad & Semonti Basu | 2 | Mar. 29, 2013
 

Urban Development

Advancing on Collective Impact Thought in Newark

Community-led dialogue is critical to sustainable collaborative approaches.

By John Brothers & Laurel Dumont | 1 | Jan. 16, 2013
 
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Urban Development

Collaborative Design Tackles Homelessness

A group designing innovative support systems in Portland, Ore., is identifying better ways of living for the homeless and for communities at large.

By Jody Turner | Jan. 15, 2013
 
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Economic Development

Community Development: Reflecting on What Works

The community development sector's traditional tools and relationships are outdated and insufficient to address current problems.

By Ben Hecht | 2 | Dec. 7, 2012
 
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Environment

Philanthropic Opportunities for Climate Adaptation

Why climate adaptation matters, and five powerful pathways for funders to fuel change.

By Chris Addy | 2 | Oct. 22, 2012
 

Environment

Sustainable Development in India

The restoration of the Bangalore Lakes can catalyze an overall sustainable transformation of the various districts of Bangalore—as well as reclaim an important historical connection for the city.

By Michel St Pierre | 2 | Oct. 16, 2012
 

Global Issues

Impatient Capital

Highlights from the Clinton Global Initiative 2012.

By Marcia Stepanek | Sep. 28, 2012
 

Urban Development

A Tree Grows in Chula Vista

Chula Vista, California, is on the leading edge of climate adaptation planning at the community level.

By Robert Searle | 3 | Sep. 21, 2012