The following is a ’report from the field’ written by Robin Backhaus, an American expatriate who has lived in northern Germany, near Hamburg, for thirty years. An active member of her rural community, Robin is intimately familiar with the local culture, politics, and impacts from the ongoing evolution… Read more ›
“We forget this at our peril: America is not an act of God. America is an act of will.” –Brookings Institution Politically, environmentally, and ethically the United States is at a critical crossroads. The days, weeks, and months ahead… Read more ›
“Never doubt that a small group of dedicated citizens can change the world. Indeed It’s the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead Tyree Guyton speaks softly and paints his conservations with the timely quotations of the people he reveres.… Read more ›
The following is a response to the Meeting of the Minds and Living Cities group blogging event answering the question: How could cities better connect all their residents to economic opportunity? High quality public open space is the crucible where… Read more ›
“In 2014, what will be the most important. MOVEMENT, PROJECT, or PERSON making a global impact on sustainable policy and community development?” While on a recent flight to the annual meeting of the Social Venture Network, I had a chance… Read more ›
“In 2014, what will be the most important. MOVEMENT, PROJECT, or PERSON making a global impact on sustainable policy and community development?” In 2014 The Maker Movement will continue to emerge as a cooperative source of solutions for worldwide challenges.… Read more ›
“In 2014, what will be the most important MOVEMENT, PROJECT, or PERSON making a global impact on sustainable urban policy and community development?” I believe climate change will have the most important global impact on sustainable urban policy and community… Read more ›
“In 2014, what will be the most important MOVEMENT, PROJECT, or PERSON making a global impact on sustainable urban policy and community development?” In today’s society there are innumerable problems and systems that are in need of repair or modification.… Read more ›
“In 2014, what will be the most important MOVEMENT, PROJECT, or PERSON making a global impact on sustainable urban policy and community development?” For too long, the form of our cities has been dictated by finance, and not by vision. … Read more ›
“In 2014, what will be the most important MOVEMENT, PROJECT, or PERSON making a global impact on sustainable urban policy and community development?” One of the biggest challenges facing cities now that many are growing in population again, is how… Read more ›
