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Li Tan
Feb 20, 20242 min read
Unlocking history with AI
The Vesuvius Challenge, initiated in March 2023 by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Daniel Gross and Nat Friedman, aimed to leverage artificial
Li Tan
Feb 16, 20241 min read
Pet detective bringing families together
Erica Hart, 44, stands out as a pet detective with a distinctive method of reuniting lost pets with their owners.
Li Tan
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Archaeological puzzle: dodecahedrons
Archaeologists and historians across Europe, together with the Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group, are researching and studying the
Li Tan
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Moud construction
Сlay, sand, straw, and waterIn - in the heart of India, a unique initiative is reshaping the landscape of construction, quite literally
Christoph Geisler
Jan 14, 20241 min read
Getting home: Community First! Village
In the outskirts of Austin, Travis County, a unique initiative has been silently reshaping the landscape of homelessness.
Li Tan
Jan 13, 20242 min read
Brothers initiative for social change
Household trash often ends up in landfills or incineration plants, contributing to environmental degradation.
Li Tan
Nov 25, 20232 min read
Electric air taxis: a new era in urban mobility takes off
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled plans to utilize electric air taxis for passenger transport to airports
Li Tan
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Redefining community development: Tiny homes, big impact
In the heart of Fredericton, New Brunswick, 12 Neighbours, led by entrepreneur Marcel LeBren, is reshaping community development with a ..
Li Tan
Oct 8, 20232 min read
NYC's the drivers cooperative: transforming ride-hailing with 'Co-Op Ride' App
The Drivers Cooperative, New York City's largest driver-owned ride-hailing platform, is transforming the ride-hailing industry
Li Tan
Aug 30, 20231 min read
Smart cities as havens for everyone
Imagine a world where cities are not just places to live, but smart, sustainable, and safe havens for everyone. The Smart Cities Council is
Li Tan
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Restaurant operating without waste
Silo London restaurant zero-waste
Li Tan
Jul 8, 20232 min read
Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the path to mass-timber urban development
Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the path to mass-timber urban development
Ahmed Toure
Jul 3, 20233 min read
Health alliance: a sustainable model for a vibrant music scene
Austin's music scene thrives with the support of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)
Li Tan
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Reimagines city-building: transforming old tyres into innovative green rooftops
Ceyes, a Dutch tyre recycling consultancy, is leading the way in sustainable city-building by repurposing end-of-life tyres and waste...
Li Tan
Jun 9, 20233 min read
The city shines because of the Cleanliness Sisters
Ambikapur, a city in Chhattisgarh, has gained national and international recognition for its successful decentralised waste management...
Jack Williams
May 20, 20233 min read
Homelessness prevention program keeps families in their homes
Path Home, a non-profit organization based in Portland, has been providing emergency shelter and meals to families experiencing...
Li Tan
May 16, 20233 min read
Terrace culture to combat loneliness, and build a more connected and inclusive society
As people increasingly report feeling isolated and disconnected from their communities, some Americans are looking to revive front porch...
David Bilancio
May 2, 20234 min read
Designing for mental health: How trauma-informed buildings are promoting healing in communities
Generous windows that line walls of this new apartment building in Aurora, Colorado, do more than just flood its hallways and bedrooms in su
Li Tan
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Urban farm tackles income inequality with pay-what-you-can model
Income inequality is a problem that can be seen everywhere, including in urban areas. In Washington D.C, one farm aims to help bridge...
Li Tan
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Charity organization buys land to rewild it
Nature charity Heal, which was launched during the pandemic, has purchased a 460-acre site near Bruton in Somerset to restore it to its...
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