Building Community

Rural economies can now lure top talent away from big cities and affluent countries — could this be the reverse of the brain drain?

Although their roots date back thousands of years, city grids are starting to inspire modern urban planners. Is the grid still the best way to build?

From guerilla gardening to pop-up parks, tactical urbanism is catching the world by storm.

Community fridges stocked with donated food that’s free for the taking are helping neighborhoods across the U.S. overcome food insecurity.

This 51-acre neighborhood for the homeless will be the first of its kind in the U.S. to have 3D printed homes.

In the impoverished community of Bonton, it takes a three-hour bus ride just to reach the nearest grocery store. But the neighborhood is now home to one of the largest urban farms in the US - offering jobs, nutrition programs, and more.

unCommon Construction offers a unique alternative to your typical internship for high school students. Their program turns build sites into real-world classrooms where interns learn the soft skills they’ll need to succeed in the workforce.

As drug overdose deaths climb higher, this gym is challenging the thinking behind traditional models for addiction recovery services with free memberships open to anyone sober for at least 48 hours.

Aline Sara is changing the conversation around what it means to be a refugee by talking — literally. Through her...

This nonprofit is teaching refugees in America how to rock climb - helping displaced children better face new challenges and transition to life in the U.S.