Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew has years of experience in community building and nonprofit work. She’s kicking off our Stories of Community Engagement Interview Series and had a lot of lessons to share.
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What is Resiliency and Why Is It So Important?
What does resiliency have to do with sustainability and cities? How can working with nature instead of opposed to it improve urban spaces?
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Turbidity Monitoring: Making Water Quality Clear
Turbidity is key to getting a clear picture of water quality (literally). Here’s why monitoring turbidity is so important and the best methods to go about doing it.
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5 Ways To Improve Your Community Through Civic Engagement
Connecting with your local community does not have to be difficult. Here are five concrete ways to improve your community through civic engagement.
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Why Community Engagement is Needed Now More than Ever
Community engagement ensures that everyone is informed, consulted, involved, and empowered to build a better world. In 2020, that’s more important than ever. Here’s why.
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No-Code Software: What Is It & Why Should You Care?
What is no-code software? And what is it being used for? Learn how no-code fits into larger tech trends and increases accessibility & productivity.
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NYC Put Millions Into Green Infrastructure by the Bronx River. Did it Work? (Part 3)
Halfway through the implementation of the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan, what evidence do we have to support the policy’s environmental and social impact? In the final installment of this series, we will explore the environmental and well being benefits of green infrastructure, and how stakeholders are evaluating the impact in the South Bronx.
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15 Environmental Companies Working Towards a More Sustainable World
Environmental companies are a big part of building a more sustainable future. These 15 have found success providing innovative solutions to help the planet.
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Rezoning & Gentrification: How to Develop Without Destroying
Rezoning and gentrification are sensitive subjects, but there is a way to balance modernization without the displacement of culture or minorities. Learn about why racial impact studies are so important and how powerful the ULURP process can be to communities.
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Introducing Kosmos Notes: Telling Community Stories With Data
Our recently released notes feature offers a way for communities to share the stories behind their sensor data.
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