A small house, framed by lilacs, in a walkable neighborhood—and the charm of sharing that space with a neighbor who seems to always be out and about.
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This week, our Neighborhood Storyteller is doing what she can to improve her neighborhood—even if Montana’s weather doesn’t want to cooperate.
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This community ed teacher shares an important lesson about iterating to success: starting with something imperfect now and working your way toward perfection.
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Two neighbors share a small moment of connection through their plans—or lack thereof—on New Year’s Eve.
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This house came with a unique instruction: “Change the mailbox message every week, or people will get upset.”
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The pets of this neighborhood brought their humans closer together.
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These temporary artwork instillations (that anyone can create) are a great way to connect with your neighbors, and help them connect with your community, in turn.
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Why it’s important that we connect with members of our community sooner rather than later.
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The instrumentalizing of our relationship with place has left us only practicing stewardship when we benefit from it. But it's our responsibility to live with an attitude of longevity.
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In town after town, city after city, all across America, people are making their communities better for the next generation.
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Don’t underestimate the power of kindness in building stronger, more resilient cities. Its true strength is proven in crisis—as in Oregon’s recent wildfires.
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Studies show that an alarming number of children experience acute loneliness. Kids need the support of trusted, loving neighbors. Not only that, our neighborhoods need kids!
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The neighborhoods that are the epicenters of unrest in Minneapolis this week are also places of remarkable compassion, initiative, and a fierce loyalty to community.
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Communities are coming together right now in ways most of us have never seen before. And we’re realizing we really need each other. How can local leaders harness this energy to build stronger local communities and economies once the crisis recedes?
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In these challenging times, we’re re-learning how much we need each other. Here are some folks stepping up in a big way.
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It’s not clear where this transition is taking us, but you don’t have to look far to see ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
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Within one week, three of my friends were hit by intoxicated drivers. Yet in the midst of the pain, uncertainty and darkness, the power of community shone through.
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