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  • How E-Bike Rebates Will Make Cycling Safer

    David Zipper

    February 09, 2023 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    When the city of Denver offered rebates to residents who purchased a new electric bike or e-cargo bike, more than 5,000 people took advantage of the offer, which reportedly helped the city replace roughly 100,000 car miles.

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  • Are Bike Buses The Future Of School Transportation?

    Wyatt Gordon

    February 07, 2023 |

    Next City |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Arlington, Virginia

    Parents and teachers are organizing bike buses as a healthier, social alternative to school buses and parent drop-offs. In this activity, chaperones lead groups of students to school on bikes.

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  • Despite Mixed Reviews, Tiny Home Villages for Homeless People Are Growing

    Robert Davis

    February 07, 2023 |

    Invisible People |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Villages of tiny homes are popping up in cities across the United States as temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.

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  • Soomaal House fosters community for Twin Cities Somali artists

    Abdirahman Mohamed

    February 06, 2023 |

    Sahan Journal |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    The Soomaal House of Art is giving Somali artists in Minnesota’s Twin Cities a community to join and easy access to a place to show their work.

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  • Can Discount Grocer Lidl Offer Better Food Access in DC's Ward 7?

    Ciara O'Brien

    February 06, 2023 |

    Civil Eats |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, District of Columbia

    Discount German grocery chain Lidl operates more than 20 stores in D.C. and surrounding areas and allows residents to easily access affordable, nutritious foods. It also hires local residents, providing comprehensive benefits and job opportunities for locals.

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  • Looking to cut down 911 response time, UM-Flint police offer the city a data-driven solution

    Kate Stockrahm

    February 05, 2023 |

    Flint Beat |

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    Response Location: United States, Flint, Michigan

    The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety launched a new problem-oriented policing initiative aimed to reduce crime and improve 911 response time downtown. Having the UM-Flint department patrol downtown frees up the City of Flint department to answer 911 calls in the rest of the city more quickly. Problem-oriented policing has helped crime levels decrease significantly and helps foster connections between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

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  • "The Psychology of Crisis:" RISE Podcast, Episode 4

    Tom Martin

    February 02, 2023 |

    WMMT |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Kentucky

    To help support those affected by the devastating floods in 2021, several organizations are stepping in to help residents. Kentucky River Community Care provides mental health services and support for those struggling with trauma from the floods.

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  • As Climate Money Pours In, Some Urban Freeways May Disappear

    Edgar Mendez

    February 02, 2023 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    The Park East freeway teardown was completed 20 years ago and opened up 24 acres of prime real estate that has since seen increased property values, more space for pedestrians and recreation and has generated over $1 billion in private investment. The teardown has also resulted in less vehicle emissions in the area and further development and revitalization of the surrounding neighborhoods. Now, other areas in the city are turning to the success of the Park East teardown to inspire more freeway removals.

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  • The community weathermen of Kisumu County

    Duncan Lukoye David Owino

    February 02, 2023 |

    DIRAJ |

    Documentary |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya

    To combat a lack of early warning weather systems in Western Kenya, the government-led Downscaling Climate Information program brings together technical officers to interpret the forecast and provide recommendations every season. That information is distributed to community volunteers who share the forecast with locals in as many ways as possible.

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  • Got milk? Indian camel herders cash in with solar-powered coolers

    Moushumi Basu

    January 31, 2023 |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: India, Moushumi

    In partnership with local communities, a non-government organization’s solar-powered instant milk chillers are refrigerating locals' camel milk to keep it from spoiling in the extreme temperatures of India’s Thar Desert. The refrigeration systems store up to 1,500 liters of milk and are helping to increase household incomes.

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