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Join Us for GOOD Ideas for Cities in Dallas on June 6

Join Us for GOOD Ideas for Cities in Dallas on June 6

GOOD Ideas for Cities pairs creative problem-solvers with real urban challenges

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How to Make Public Transportation Safer on a Shoestring Budget

How to Make Public Transportation Safer on a Shoestring Budget

How can a city like Los Angeles make its streets and transit more comfortable for women—and for everyone?

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Creating Bridges Between Neighborhoods

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Creating Bridges Between Neighborhoods

St. Louis has a series of "dividing lines" that run through the city. How can borders between communities be turned into bridges for neighborhoods?

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Creating Pride for Public Parks

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Creating Pride for Public Parks

Parks are often taken for granted. How can cities get residents to support their parks on an ongoing basis?

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Join Us for GOOD Ideas for Cities in Cincinnati on May 16

Join Us for GOOD Ideas for Cities in Cincinnati on May 16

Our event series pairing creative problem-solvers with real urban challenges is headed to Cincinnati on May 16.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Encouraging Local Food Production

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Encouraging Local Food Production

How to get a city that's surrounded by farmland to eat locally? Grow what local residents want to eat in convenient neighborhood gardens.

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What Will It Take to Change Commuters' Behavior in Los Angeles?

What Will It Take to Change Commuters' Behavior in Los Angeles?

A lot of small nudges could add up to the big shift L.A. needs.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Increasing High School Graduation Rates

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Increasing High School Graduation Rates

How to encourage more high school students to get their degrees? Create an off-campus community center where they learn and practice real-life skills.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Showcasing St. Louis' Creative Talent

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Showcasing St. Louis' Creative Talent

How can a city demonstrate its cultural offerings to its citizens? Create urban beacons that act as visual indicators of local creative activity.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities Is Coming to Dallas and New Orleans

GOOD Ideas for Cities Is Coming to Dallas and New Orleans

We're looking for creatives in Dallas and New Orleans to work with local urban leaders and present solutions for civic challenges.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Connecting Neighborhoods to Light Rail

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Connecting Neighborhoods to Light Rail

How to encourage citizens to become advocates for a light rail line, even if they don't live near it? Turn it into a mobile gallery for civic pride.

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Join Us for GOOD Ideas for Cities in Richmond, Virginia on April 24

Join Us for GOOD Ideas for Cities in Richmond, Virginia on April 24

Our event series pairing creative problem-solvers with real urban challenges is headed to Richmond, Virginia on April 24.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Public Spaces That Promote Activity

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Public Spaces That Promote Activity

In many U.S. metropolitan areas, half of the population is overweight. How can we redesign streets and public spaces to encourage exercise?

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Encouraging Consumers to Eat Less Meat

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Encouraging Consumers to Eat Less Meat

Studies prove that cutting back on meat and dairy can help to combat climate change. How to encourage consumers to buy and eat less meat?

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Building a Bike Highway

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Building a Bike Highway

Portland is known for its bike-friendliness, but how can it get even more riders on the road? Convert its major streets into bike freeways.

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GOOD Ideas for Cites: Strengthening Local Businesses

GOOD Ideas for Cites: Strengthening Local Businesses

How do we encourage the growth of small local businesses? Give them a community center where they can learn from each other.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Making Local Farmers More Profitable

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Making Local Farmers More Profitable

Many farmers are reporting that they are making less money than ever. How changing the way we buy local produce can ensure their profitability.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Supporting Neighborhood Public Schools

GOOD Ideas for Cities: Supporting Neighborhood Public Schools

How to get residents of a city to support their local public school? Make it as popular as the neighborhood bar.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities Is Coming to Richmond and Cincinnati

GOOD Ideas for Cities Is Coming to Richmond and Cincinnati

We're looking for creatives in Richmond and Cincinnati to apply to present solutions for local challenges.

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