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 ›
“We are sharing a bold idea that the world needs. It is a dream that many share and we believe we are now in the position to make it a reality.” – Marco Cochrane Marco Cochrane’s sculptures Bliss Dance (40’… Read more ›
Culver City, once the heart of California’s movie industry, was dying just a decade ago. The downtown was decaying. It had become a sleepy commuter town. Today, however, people have proclaimed it an urban renaissance. Parts of the city that… 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 urban policy and community development?” Cities, district organizations and residents are increasingly implementing intentionally temporary features in the urban landscape. This ‘movement’… 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 2013, Henk Ovink and I were Acting Director Generals at the Ministry of Infrastructure and the… 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 ›
