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Believe it or not, now is the time to prepare for deadly summer heat. Gowanus, Brooklyn can show us how to tackle the heat while creating a more equitable and sustainable community.
Type of content: Blog
Instead of talking about Elon Musk, we should be talking about transit: what kind we have, who and what it’s for, and where it’s likely to go in the future.
Type of content: Blog
Want a more just, equitable, sustainable and resilient world? Start by putting power (literally) in the hands of the people.
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In Whitewash, veteran journalist Carey Gillam uncovers one of the most controversial stories in the history of food and agriculture. Gillam explores...
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John Cary, author of the new book Design for Good: A New Era of Architecture for Everyone, explores the intersection between design and dignity
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Find out why 2017 was such a momentous year for the Island Press Urban Resilience Project
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For decades, collaborative design has helped enliven neighborhoods and promote racial, economic, and social justice. But in an era marked by climate change, growing income inequality, and major advances in technology, designers are acknowledging the...
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This holiday season, consider the Icelandic tradition of gifting books. They don't go bad, are one-size-fits-all, and are...
Type of content: Blog
This blog originally appeared on Emily Monosson's blog and is reposted here with permission...
Type of content: Blog
Cities across the globe have been designed with a primary goal of moving people around quickly—and the costs are becoming ever more apparent. The consequences are measured in smoggy air basins, sprawling suburbs, a failure to stem traffic congestion, and...