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Lifestyle
Most Americans Want a Walkable Neighborhood, Not a Big House
It turns out most of us value nearby stores and parks rather than McMansions. Luckily, that's probably where we're headed.
Cities
How to Host a Block Party Blowout
Putting together a block party is not only a great ice breaker for any neighborhood, it's the perfect way to turn neighbors into friends.
Education
A Digital Time Capsule Will Archive the Websites 21st Century Students Find Relevant
The Internet Archive and the Library of Congress are creating a collection of websites that represent the modern student experience.
Cities
How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?
In an age where online communities often get more attention than our real-life ones, what's the role of the neighborhood?
Technology
GOOD for America: Open WiFi Networks
GOOD's Cord Jefferson went on The Dylan Ratigan Show to advance the idea that Americans should open their WiFi networks to their neighbors.
Education
Schools Are Helping Devastated Japanese Communities Recover
Students say that getting back to something familiar—school—helps them deal with the stress of living in shelters and having lost loved ones.
Cities
Watch a Video of GOOD LA's Launch Weekend
Back in April, we threw a big, three-day event to celebrate Los Angeles and the people who are moving the city forward. Here's what it looked like.
Cities
Home Elephant: An App to Help Neighbors Help Neighbors
A new app called Home Elephant is kind of like an online neighborhood-watch-plus-bulletin-board for hyperlocal communities.
Education
How to Save Multiculturalism
"Multiculturalism" isn't a bad word. Embracing the differences diverse people bring to the table can create endless educational opportunities.
News
One Man's Hand Drawn Map Project Covers Southern California
From Compton to the O.C., Amoeba Records employee Eric Brightwell creates maps for the nooks and crannies of his region. What's next? Help him decide.
Business
Pando Projects: An (Aspiring) Support Network for Community Projects
Pando Project wants to help you improve your neighborhood-with a mentor, money, training. But right now, Pando needs help to start.
Cities
Does Planting More Trees Reduce Crime?
Areas with large trees in public spaces have lower crime rates, so will planting more trees in high crime areas make them safer?
Culture
Catie Newell's Salvaged Landscape: An Arsoned Detroit House Becomes Public Art
Catie Newell and The Imagination Station turn a blighted block in Detroit into an art-focused community center.
News
Bagster: Dumpster in a Bag
Bagster, the dumpster in a bag, presents a solution for big clean-ups that's aren't quite big enough for a dumpster.
Design
Winners of the Build a Better Burb Competition Reimagine Downtown
Long Island asked architects to kick 'burbs to the curb in this recent design competition.
Design
Winner Announced: Crowdsourced Picture Show About Buildings
GOOD community members picked a photo of an abandoned asylum in Michigan as the winner of our Crowdsourced Picture Show About Buildings.
Design
Submissions: Crowdsourced Picture Show About Buildings
A collaborative Picture Show created by none other than you, the GOOD community, about influential neighborhood building.
Cities
Know a Do Gooder in Brooklyn?
Are you or do you know an exceptional Brooklynite? Nominate him or her for a Brooklyn Do Gooder Award today.
