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Friendly Mentors Help Ukrainians Find Their Footing in Vilnius
In the Lithuanian capital, locals and newcomers are pairing up to navigate paperwork and other challenges while building community.
As News Deserts Expand, Student Journalists Step Up
From student-staffed statehouse bureaus to papers run by journalism schools, academic-media partnerships are bolstering local coverage.
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In workshops that combine self-defense with lessons on communication, young women build strength and confidence.
What We’re Reading: Bike Lanes, Dam Debates and More
See what caught our attention this week, from the economics of cycling infrastructure to a contested waterway in Delaware.
An App Is Helping Those With Vision Loss Navigate Urban Transit
From Vancouver to Barcelona, city transportation agencies are turning to NaviLens to make wayfinding easier for blind and low-vision riders.
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Edmonton Is Making Its Alleyways a Great Place to Live
By squeezing in more housing, the city is giving new life to spaces that were once for throwing trash and parking cars.
Japan’s ‘Disaster Parks’ Help Explain Its Coronavirus Response
Benches that become stoves and manholes hiding emergency toilets reflect the survival instincts of a country that has learned to live with peril.
Could a Citizens’ Assembly Help Fix Your Democracy?
Allowing randomly selected people to influence government policies has promise — and limitations.
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How a Colombian City Cooled Dramatically in Just Three Years
With “green corridors” that mimic the natural forest, the Colombian city is driving down temperatures — and could become five degrees cooler over the next few decades.
Can Cities Drive SUVs Off Their Streets?
From parking fees in Paris to registration fees in Washington D.C., forward-thinking cities are slapping heavy penalties on heavy vehicles.
The Danish City Reimagining Reuse
In Aarhus, material exchange centers are preventing everything from dishes to electronic devices from going to waste.
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