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  • St. Louis Wants More Artists to Drive Civic Engagement

    October 18, 2018 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

    Funded by earmarking hotel and motel occupancy taxes, the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission is funding projects focused on telling the story of the regions people and places. Through this process, the Arts Commission is providing artists with the opportunity to drive civic engagement.

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  • For these Native American artists, business opportunities arrive by bus

    October 16, 2018 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, South Dakota

    In order to help Native artists, the First People’s Fund launched the “Rolling Rez Arts,” a shuttle bus that doubles as an arts center, cell, and business incubator. “Every culture has stories. They have art. They have ways of expressing themselves and telling about their history. And so that's why I think it's very important for artists here on Pine Ridge to be able to express themselves, to tell who we are as a nation of people, and that we have a history as well.”

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  • A New Twist on Salvation

    October 16, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Church after church in Philadelphia is being slated for demolition. In times where funding for religious institutions are scarce, Sacred Places, Civic Spaces is trying to repurpose old churches for community use. By working with the Civic Design Center, church leaders will be able to work with free design consultants to reimagine ways that their spaces can add new value to their communities.

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  • Rescuing Sea Turtles From Fishermen's Nets

    October 15, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Watamu

    In fishing communities, it isn't uncommon for fishermen to accidentally entrap endangered sea turtles. A non-profit in Kenya, however, has figured out a way to not only help raise awareness about the importance of releasing the turtles, but also to build trust with the fishermen and incentivize the releases.

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  • How a Booming City Can Be More Equitable

    October 15, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

    Durham, North Carolina works to maintain diversity of communities and perspectives by evaluating the inequities built into their current housing laws and economic opportunities. In redevelopment planning, the city also incorporates artists and activists into planning to ensure the city doesn't lose diversity of culture in its renewal plans.

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  • Stopping US teens from smoking, one town at a time

    October 14, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States

    Activists hope to reduce the number of young smokers by raising the legal smoking age to 21. Instead of working for a national change, they're tackling the issue one small town at a time.

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  • What Democratic Design Looks Like

    October 12, 2018 |

    CoLab Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In the Denby neighborhood of Detroit, the “Detroit Future City” framework led to a community-driven project to improve safety and schools. First, community organizers created the Denby Neighborhood Alliance. They next improved the high school curriculum, transformed a playground, and highlighted safer walking routes for children. “The power of the Denby project lies in the fact that it was rooted in, and driven by, neighborhood residents—not outside ‘saviors.’”

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  • The Fight to Save the Last Swimming Camels on Earth

    October 11, 2018 |

    Gizmodo |

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    Response Location: India, Kutch, Gujarat

    The existence of the Kharai camels living in regions within the western Indian state of Gujarat is increasingly becoming threatened due to industrialization. As a conservation-minded society, however, local organizations are working together to preserve the species by preserving their habitat.

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  • In A Drying Climate, Colorado's 'Water Cop' Patrols For Water Thieves

    October 11, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Montezuma, Colorado

    In Colorado’s water-scarce Montezuma County, having a designated law enforcement official for water conflict is necessary. Dave Huhn is a sheriff’s deputy specializing in water law, responding to 60-100 calls each month – most of which are about water theft. As the region becomes more arid, it also becomes more ripe for conflict, making those who know the intricacies of water law more necessary than ever.

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  • A City That Takes Climate Change Seriously: Paris

    October 10, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: France, Paris, Paris Region

    Climate-adapted schoolyards are just one way that Paris is adjusting and preparing for climate change under the leadership of Mayor Anne Hidalgo. Although it hasn't been simple and has involved a shift in cultural perception of nature,

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