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"Let's Do It!" Inspires Citizens to Fight Urban Blight

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How a small group of friends in Estonia have inspired groups of volunteers around the world to clean up their neighborhoods. Read more »

How to Grow a Garden on Your Balcony

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Urban organic gardening is a simple yet powerful form of environmental activism. Read more »

Shared Gifting, Transforming Philanthropy

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Within the conventional model of philanthropy, non-profits compete with each other for grant funding from foundations. Is this the best way for gift money to be exchanged? Read more »

Heartbeats and Hashtags: Youth in Service

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"You're a what?!” He screams into my ear, combating the bass of the speaker propped between us.
“A vol-un-teer,” I repeat, this time louder.
“So, you like . . . Read more »

Can Data.gov Be Saved?

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During the debate over the 2011 federal budget, contentious ideological fights dominated the news cycle. Less-covered was the slashing of the budget for government open data initiatives from $34 million to $8 million. Read more »

Heinous Task Table 2: The Container

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Imagine you are standing at the base of a steep hill. Okay, now picture a trusted friend standing with you there at the base of that incline. Read more »

Why Can’t Everybody Just Get Along...and Share?

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Truth, as the oft-told parable of the blind men and the elephant reminds us, is a matter of perspective. Read more »

Green Space and the Narrative of the City

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It is evident that nature in our daily life should be thought of as part of the biological need.
- A Pattern Language, Christopher Alexander
Every morning we walk the dogs in Warren Park in West Rogers Park. Read more »

Sharing the Cooking Gives Mamas Free Time

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The clouds slung low and grey when I awoke and the wind blew cool air through the house. It had rained for several days, making paths slimy and everything damp. Read more »
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