An analysis of a 30-year federal redevelopment program suggests
that who you befriend as a kid has a big impact on your life
outcomes. But researchers say revitalizing impoverished
neighborhoods isn’t the only way to desegregate opportunity.
For planning officials and academics, the commercialization of
robotaxi services is creating tough questions about accessibility
and logistics. But some see robotaxis as an opportunity to
rethink public transit, particularly the longstanding last-mile
problem.
Extreme heat doesn’t just stress the human body. It puts a
greater demand on the electrical grid, causing more frequent
blackouts, buckles asphalt roads, and evaporates water supplies.
But many of its most harmful impacts are cumulative and delayed.
“It falls very much in the spirit of what most of our city tends
towards — a combination of deep humanitarianism, ecology, and
culture,” said Ojai Mayor Andy Gilman. “This whole space is
becoming alive with purpose, and I feel really lucky to be a part
of it.”
Nearly all MoVaLEARNS college students complete their studies at
far higher rates than their peers. But the program isn’t just
helping them survive college. Three-fourths of MoVaLEARNS
students secured employment in their field of study, with most
working full-time.
After a decade of advocacy — and $500,000 in Covid-relief funds —
Imperial Beach residents have access to fresh, affordable, and
nutritious food. The SunCoast Market Co-op also emphasizes
education and community-building.
“That the Sierra Club and Cal Cities were founded around the same
time highlights a fundamental tension that has existed since the
Gold Rush,” writes Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto. “How do we
develop cities that are thriving economic hubs while also
protecting the natural splendor that drew so many of us here?”