Chris Arnade’s Dignity is a striking look into the faces of “back row” America—the poor, the homeless, the addicted, the forgotten. And it’s a challenge to us as a society to design policies that respond to their needs and values.
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Communities of faith stand in an important position to support vibrant, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods; and in recent years, some have stepped up to the challenge at a variety of different scales.
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A neglected church building in Akron, Ohio has been transformed into a hub for nonprofits, innovation and community.
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So often, what we call “conversation” is simply each person waiting for their turn to speak rather than truly taking in what is being said.
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Religious congregations across the country are facing declining attendance. How can they become more resilient in a changing religious and economic landscape?
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Celebration of the Sabbath and a desire to live near people and institutions that support your religious practices has shaped the urban fabric of Orthodox Jewish communities.
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I'd like you to join with me and the many good people of Worcester as we mourn the passing of this amazing building.
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Our featured member post this week is a deeply personal piece from Jenn Smith, of Citysmiths. She reflects upon her community work in Rockville and desire to give something back to the place she calls home.
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In a culture that is often focused on short-term gains and instant gratification, faith communities must take the long view when it comes to building better cities.
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Churches ought to be at the forefront of stewarding local neighborhood spaces and places surrounding their four walls for human flourishing.
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CNU 23 highlights; aspiring developers are getting organized to Build Places People Love; a large apartment complex can't compete with productivity of the traditional design across the street.
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Church leaders around the country should be doing everything they can to reconnect the social bonds of our communities. We reconnect the social bonds most easily and effectively when we reconnect the physical bonds. We should be obsessed with getting people out of their cars and back into each other’s lives.
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