Ali Ikhwan
- Community Development
- October 12, 2026
- 12 views
The World Cup vs. The Vulnerable: Atlanta’s Tense Preparations for a Global Spotlight
As the FIFA World Cup descends upon Atlanta, transforming the city into a global stage for sport and commerce, a different, more somber narrative is unfolding in the shadows of…
Siti Muinah
- Community Development
- October 12, 2026
- 8 views
The New Apprenticeship: How Nonprofits Are Rescuing Chicago’s Vocational Future
In the heart of Chicago’s disinvested neighborhoods—communities long defined by economic instability and the hollow echoes of shuttered industrial plants—a quiet revolution is taking place. While the public school system…
Nana
- Community Development
- October 11, 2026
- 10 views
The Joe Louis Greenway: A Path Toward Detroit’s Future or a Catalyst for Displacement?
As Detroit accelerates its $300 million investment in the Joe Louis Greenway—a sprawling 29-mile loop designed to connect neighborhoods, municipalities, and cultural landmarks—the city finds itself at a familiar crossroads.…
Lina Irawan
- Community Development
- October 11, 2026
- 10 views
A New Paradigm for Food Justice: How the Kensington Corridor Trust is Remaking Philadelphia’s Neighborhood Economy
For years, the residents of Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood navigated a commercial landscape dominated by gas stations, dollar stores, and convenience shops. For essential, fresh, and healthy groceries, the community was…
Dwi Wanna
- Community Development
- October 11, 2026
- 22 views
The Price of Neglect: How Cleveland Tenants Fought Back Against Extractive Landlords
For decades, the Shaker Square neighborhood in Cleveland stood as a model of transit-oriented, mixed-income living. With over 80 apartment buildings, the area was a beacon of stability, traditionally managed…
Jia Lissa
- Community Development
- October 10, 2026
- 13 views
From Crisis to Collective Power: How the Rent Brigade is Remaking Los Angeles Housing
In the wake of the catastrophic 2025 Los Angeles wildfires—a disaster that razed over 16,000 structures and left 13,000 families without homes—the city faced not only a humanitarian emergency but…
Nila Kartika Wati
- Community Development
- October 10, 2026
- 9 views
A Tide of Change: Baltimore Reclaims Its Public Pools from a Legacy of Neglect
On a humid Saturday in West Baltimore, the air at the Greater Model Aquatic Center is thick with the scent of chlorine and the high-pitched, jubilant shouts of children. Goggles…
Basiran
- Community Development
- October 10, 2026
- 10 views
Between Rubble and Resilience: The Fight for Mobility in Gaza City
Introduction: The Anatomy of a Fragmented City In the autumn of 2023, learning to drive in Gaza City was a mundane rite of passage. It involved navigating the predictable chaos…
Layla Zulfa
- Community Development
- October 10, 2026
- 11 views
The High Cost of an Exit: Enterprise Community Partners and the Divestment from Bellwether Enterprise
Enterprise Community Partners, a titan in the American nonprofit housing sector, has officially moved to sever its ties with its for-profit lending arm, Bellwether Enterprise (BWE). The decision, announced in…
- Community Development
- October 10, 2026
- 10 views
Shadows on the Street: Chicago’s Unreported Traffic Stops Persist Despite Reform Promises
In the wake of the March 2024 death of 26-year-old Dexter Reed—killed by plainclothes officers following a traffic stop for an alleged seat belt violation—the Chicago Police Department (CPD) found…
