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A Piazza on Every Block: How DIY Placemaking Is Transforming Communities
by Jay Walljasperposted Aug 16, 2013 - Americans who’ve enjoyed the vibrant public places of Europe and Latin America are bringing the idea back to the cities and towns of the U.S.
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Can Crowdsourcing Help Save Dying Languages?
by Michele Lent Hirschposted Aug 13, 2013 - More than 3,000 of the world’s languages are at risk of dying out, but a new set of tools will help the linguists and advocates who defend them.
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Joining a Rural Community: Why It Takes Years to Be Accepted
by Shannon Hayesposted Aug 02, 2013 - Country people have a reputation for viewing outsiders with skepticism. But it turns out they have good reasons for doing that.
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What Lipstick and High Heels Taught Me About Friendship
by Shannon Hayesposted Jul 18, 2013 - Heather and I were like oil and water. We made polite conversation but couldn’t find a single thing in common. But slowly over time, a friendship has grown.
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Four Paths to a More Compassionate Patriotism
by Jeremy Adam Smithposted Jul 04, 2013 - Can one celebrate the Fourth of July without hating and fearing other countries?
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Making Hurricane Preparedness Fun...and Delicious
by Chuck Collinsposted Jun 19, 2013 - The Jamaica Plain New Economy transition town has found that pie parties are a good way to get more people interested in disaster preparedness.
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Why Rain and Cold Can’t Stop Our Family Farm
by Shannon Hayesposted Jun 19, 2013 - Selling food in the freezing rain is not my favorite thing. But seeing my customers come out in the bad weather reminded me of why of do this work.
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How Afternoon French Lessons Turned Friends into Family
by Shannon Hayesposted Jun 12, 2013 - I was afraid of being judged by a neighbor who began giving free French lessons to my kids. But the worries melted away as our friendship grew deeper.
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What’s Love Got to Do with the Apocalypse? We Asked This Group of Young Leaders
by Sarah van Gelderposted Jun 10, 2013 - On life, leadership, and the future in an age of catastrophic change.
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“Modified Social Benches”: An Experiment in Outdoor Socializing
by Cat Johnsonposted May 13, 2013 - An installation of creatively shaped benches in Belgium pushes the edge of urban sit-ability.
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Love Your Books? 4 Ways to Share Them With Others
by Fabien Tepper, Signe Predmoreposted Apr 22, 2013 - From mobile libraries to tiny libraries, how to get others to read the books you love.
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For Thriving Public Spaces, Just Add Seating
by Jonathan Roweposted Mar 21, 2013 - Could it be as simple as that? Author Jonathan Rowe thought so, and tried it out in his own hometown.
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An Oasis of Community and Support for Latina Moms
by Sena Christianposted Feb 15, 2013 - In California, many Latina moms find themselves cut off by domestic responsibilities and language barriers. But with the help of trusted mentors, they’re learning new skills and strengthening their support networks.
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Green Housing: In Buffalo, It's Not Just for Rich People Anymore
by Mark Andrew Boyerposted Feb 15, 2013 - Can we build sustainable housing that's affordable, too? The city of Buffalo did, and created a community jobs pipeline in the process. Here's what can happen when neighborhoods take the lead.
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Oakland Youth Swap Fast Food for Fresh Food
by YES! online staffposted Feb 12, 2013 - Video: A group of young people in West Oakland are taking control of what they eat and using pedal power to bring local groceries to produce-strapped communities.
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