Open House Festival Opens London—and Its Future—to the Public
This year’s Open House festival in London not only highlighted exclusive spaces but also emphasized our collective power to shape the city
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A California Berry Town Builds the Case for Organic Agriculture — the Hard Way
In the town where Driscoll’s took root, residents urge the berry giant to grow a new legacy — without pesticides and organic, near homes and schools
The City’s Best Houses Open to the Public
Invite You to Go in
Step into the homes of writers, artists, and thinkers where discussions and debates nested democracy in our cities—and be part of today’s conversations at these historic locations
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In the West Bank, Some Artists Are Choosing to Stay, Despite the Exodus
Two years ago, I moved from Europe to Bethlehem, to support artists to stay and create — essential to resilience here in the West Bank
An Artist’s Antidote to Gentrification
Artist Tonika Johnson’s work about racist housing practices in South Side Chicago has bridged the intellectual divide between art and urban policy – and found that home repairs can offset gentrification
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In Aleppo, Women Clear Landmines Before Rebuilding
Before post-war rebuilding begins, women in Aleppo and other Syrian cities risk their lives dismantling landmines for a safe return
Another EU Green City Project — But This One Listens
The GreenInCities project, funded in Europe, supports the renewal of the Besòs River in Barcelona by asking local wildlife experts for their advice
LA’s Next Urban Revolution: A Public Bank
As Los Angeles confronts inequality, extreme weather, and a housing crisis, activist Trinity Tran leads Public Bank LA to replace Wall Street finance and transform the city’s future
