Innovating for Equity: Anti-Poverty Nudges in California
In California, there are over 7 million individuals who go to work each day, follow the rules, and earn a … Continue reading Innovating for Equity: Anti-Poverty Nudges in California
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Rethinking Urban Innovation in an Age of Entanglement
Matthew Claudel and Jonathan Lapalme are McConnell Cities for People Fellows. Matthew Claudel is working on his PhD at MIT, … Continue reading Rethinking Urban Innovation in an Age of Entanglement
It Was The Government Not Silicon Valley That Pioneered The Digital Surveillance State
It matters because Silicon Valley lives largely in an echo chamber, focused on churning out innovation at breakneck pace without … Continue reading It Was The Government Not Silicon Valley That Pioneered The Digital Surveillance State
The Unlikely Urbanism of a Flea Market — Strong Towns
This place is a work horse. It grows small businesses from scratch without recourse to bank loans or government subsidies. … Continue reading The Unlikely Urbanism of a Flea Market — Strong Towns
Strengthening democracy in the digital age: Knight’s $50 million investment in a new field of…
On July 22, 2019, Knight made a $50 million investment to develop a new field of research around technology’s impact … Continue reading Strengthening democracy in the digital age: Knight’s $50 million investment in a new field of…
Podcast: Jal Mehta on Provoking Deeper Learning in High School
Many of the structures of school work against deeper, more powerful engagement in core classes–the blocks are short and rushed, … Continue reading Podcast: Jal Mehta on Provoking Deeper Learning in High School
4 ways universities are driving innovation | World Economic Forum
Successful university spin-offs and corporate partnerships don’t tell the full story. As this economic transformation quickens, it is critical that … Continue reading 4 ways universities are driving innovation | World Economic Forum
Immigrants and Immigration Enforcement | San Jose Inside
In light of the immigration issues dominating the headlines, here’s a rundown of key data about immigration in San Jose … Continue reading Immigrants and Immigration Enforcement | San Jose Inside
Santa Clara Adds Strict Restrictions to Smoking, Vaping – The Silicon Valley Voice
Santa Clara’s new Smoking and Tobacco Regulations Ordinance is limiting the use of tobacco and cigarettes, including vaping. — Read … Continue reading Santa Clara Adds Strict Restrictions to Smoking, Vaping – The Silicon Valley Voice
The long-term effects have only recently come into focus, with estimates that chronic smoke exposure causes about 20,000 premature deaths per year. That figure could double by the end of this century due to hotter, drier conditions https://t.co/KClCiAOWUd
Alissa Walker on Twitter: “”The long-term effects have only recently come into focus, with estimates that chronic smoke exposure causes … Continue reading The long-term effects have only recently come into focus, with estimates that chronic smoke exposure causes about 20,000 premature deaths per year. That figure could double by the end of this century due to hotter, drier conditions https://t.co/KClCiAOWUd
To our Chinese-speaking community, come and make your voice heard with us today! we invite you to another Election Administration Plan meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center in the Social Room located at 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/MZqO3vbSiF
To our Chinese-speaking community, come and make your voice heard with us today! we invite you to another Election Administration … Continue reading To our Chinese-speaking community, come and make your voice heard with us today! we invite you to another Election Administration Plan meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center in the Social Room located at 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/MZqO3vbSiF
“Being a first-generation transfer student is still difficult because I often feel like I’m going on this college journey alone”
“Being a first-generation transfer student is still difficult because I often feel like I’m going on this college journey alone” … Continue reading “Being a first-generation transfer student is still difficult because I often feel like I’m going on this college journey alone”
This is China’s plan to eclipse Silicon Valley | World Economic Forum
China is already on track to become the world’s biggest economy. Now it has outlined its plans to create its … Continue reading This is China’s plan to eclipse Silicon Valley | World Economic Forum
Why Millennials Can’t Afford to Buy a House – The Atlantic
Sam Liccardo and Matt Mahood on importance of SJ Works – Silicon Valley Business Journal
While the world knows Silicon Valley as the nation’s most prosperous region, a prevailing media narrative of San Jose is … Continue reading Sam Liccardo and Matt Mahood on importance of SJ Works – Silicon Valley Business Journal
Want to fix our broken democracy? Have a block party – The Boston Globe
Want to fix our broken democracy? Have a block party – The Boston Globe — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2019/05/30/want-fix-our-broken-democracy-have-block-party/xibutan9pynj6YeCrDbmMK/story.html Continue reading Want to fix our broken democracy? Have a block party – The Boston Globe
Preparing an early education workforce for East Bay has innovative head start | California Economy, California Economic Summit
Program addressing shortage of Head Start educators earns Summit award — Read on caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/preparing-an-early-education-workforce-for-east-bay-has-innovative-head-sta Continue reading Preparing an early education workforce for East Bay has innovative head start | California Economy, California Economic Summit
Facebook Unveils Redesign as It Tries to Move Past Privacy Scandals – The New York Times
you’ll be able to see and connect with groups; it’s going to be woven into the fabric of Facebook — … Continue reading Facebook Unveils Redesign as It Tries to Move Past Privacy Scandals – The New York Times
The grass is rarely greener elsewhere
twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1119970291592024064 Sigh. The great urbanist triumph, New York, gets written up as yet another nasty city. I wish we would … Continue reading The grass is rarely greener elsewhere
Re-Envisioning the Guadalupe River Park | SPUR
How San Jose can transform its greatest natural resource into a community gathering place for all — Read on http://www.spur.org/publications/white-paper/2019-04-18/re-envisioning-guadalupe-river-park Continue reading Re-Envisioning the Guadalupe River Park | SPUR