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Building Climate Resilience: An Update on our Methodology
Continuing our research in developing a climate resilience index, we have further refined our methodology to gauge nine cities on their sustainability…
Atlanta’s Quest for Homeownership: The Alarming Affordable Housing Crisis
Throughout American history, homeownership has been cherished as a symbol of wealth, community, and achievement. Additionally, affordable rental units are crucial as…
Racism: A Cancer in America
Years ago, I remember hearing or possibly reading about racism as a cancer in the United States. I find myself reflecting on…
Building Climate Resilience: Developing an Index for Nine U.S. Cities
As part of our time serving as summer fellows for ESI Center for the Future of Cities, we have started developing a…
Equity and Inclusion Across the United States: Reimagining The Construction Industry
In our final video in the series: Equity and Inclusion Across the United States, Andreina Perez Hein discussed how we can reimagine…
The U.S. Supreme Court Gutted Affirmative Action. Are We A More Equitable Society? Can We Be?
The United States Supreme Court launched a direct strike against the institutions that most Americans believe are the gateway to a better…
Equity and Inclusion Across the United States: Reimagining Good Food Systems
In our second of three videos in the series: Equity and Inclusion Across the United States, Paula Daniels discussed the reimagining of…
Understanding the Historic and Future Impact of the Delaware Canal
In a post pandemic world, lifestyle changes are evidently clear. One of the most notable is a renewed appreciation for our natural…
Equity and Inclusion Across the United States: Reimagining National Anniversaries
In our first of three videos in the series: Equity and Inclusion Across the United States, Danielle DiLeo Kim discussed the reimagining…
African American Legacy: The Ongoing Quest
The history of America’s diverse people and their rich culture is under assault. The news cycle is terrifying as it reports the…
July Fourth Light Reads 2023
For this week's Present Value post, we have assembled a list of excellent events happening in and around the city to celebrate…
A Q&A with our Summer 2023 Center for the Future of Cities Fellows
As we head into summer, ESI welcomes two new teammates who will serve as ESI Center for the Future of Cities fellows.…
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