MEDIA & STORYTELLING
The newsroom starts by listening
Journalism becomes more useful when residents’ unanswered questions help determine what gets reported. Why does this matter? A person facing a utility shutoff may need […]
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SMARTER CITIES
A park that also manages floodwater
Public green space can provide room for a river to expand when heavy rain arrives. Why does this matter? Rainwater needs somewhere to go. In […]
PUBLIC HEALTH
A clinic ready for a changing climate
Preparing for heat, smoke, storms and power failures helps clinics protect care before an emergency interrupts it. Why does this matter? Extreme weather can increase […]
SMARTER CITIES
The sidewalk as essential infrastructure
A continuous, accessible walking route can determine whether everyday destinations are reachable without a car. Why does this matter? A bus stop is not fully […]
I.C.T.
The people doing the work behind AI
Behind automated systems are people labeling data and reviewing content whose working conditions deserve public scrutiny. Why does this matter? AI depends on human judgment […]
FOOD
Ocean farming needs a market
Ocean farming needs a market Growing kelp is only the beginning; coastal livelihoods depend on buyers, processing and a workable route to sale. Why does […]
FINANCE
The investment fund residents govern
The investment fund residents govern Community finance changes direction when residents help decide which businesses and projects receive capital. Why does this matter? Investment decisions […]
ENERGY
What a battery must do after sunset
Clean electricity becomes more useful when storage can deliver it during the hours people still need power. Why does this matter? Solar output falls as […]
Democracy
A citizens’ assembly with consequences
A citizens’ assembly with consequences Public participation gains weight when elected officials must explain what they will do with residents’ recommendations. Why does this matter? […]
CIRCULAR DESIGN
The repair economy on your block
The repair economy on your block A neighborhood repair table can keep useful goods in circulation while helping people share skills and avoid replacement costs. […]