February 11, 2014
by Anni Zhu
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By Malia Teske Amsterdam is a global city and a top European financial center that has gained a reputation for its commitment to sustainability. In the Netherlands, sustainable development considerations have long been integrated into urban planning and new building … Continue reading →
February 11, 2014
by Anni Zhu
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By Imani Robin Jasper In the past century in the rich history of public housing, planners and political officials have struggled to implement effective planning schemes to improve the living condition of the residents of public housing (Hoffman, 2009). Reforms in … Continue reading →
February 6, 2014
by Anni Zhu
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By Peter Duba Chicago recently shut down 50 of its schools in the largest single wave of public school closures in history (Irvine, 2012, p.1). What was especially damaging about these school closures was that more than 90 percent of … Continue reading →
February 5, 2014
by Anni Zhu
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By Ivy Wong Part I: Growing Slums in Nairobi and Slum-Clearing Policies Nairobi has had a history of slum-clearing and demolition policies and has recently adopted new initiatives towards slum-upgrading. Kenyan ministries have partnered with several organizations including the French Agency … Continue reading →