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  • Trying to Cut Crime in Public Housing by Making It More Livable

    July 10, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    To make neighborhoods safer, New York City is attempting to strengthen "collective efficacy." Research shows that an engaged community, where residents feel they can trust each other and the government, can help lower crime; improving buildings, offering summer jobs, opening a community center, and providing more services are just some of the actions taker to create safer communities - and it's working.

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  • Bella Hurrell: From hackathon to front page

    July 10, 2018 |

    Global Editors Network (GEN) Editors Lab |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: England, London

    Readers on the BBC website can now find out more about select stories through “Appy Helper,” a module that provides background about an ongoing, complex story. The module works through both a chat-style interface that readers navigate via prompts or a more linear timeline display.

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  • A couch to crash on: PressPad aims to tackle one small part of journalism's class diversity problem

    July 09, 2018 |

    Nieman Lab |

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    Response Location: England, London

    A new app creates connections between journalism interns and industry professionals willing to be a host during someone’s internship. This creates a path for greater class diversity in journalism by providing a way for people to accept an internship without having the means to pay for housing.

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  • Dallas Transit Embraces Uber, Lyft and Other Mobility Options

    July 05, 2018 |

    Government Technology |

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    Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

    Dallas is expanding its public transit app. “Customers don’t care how they get around,” says Morgan Lyons, vice president of external relations at DART. “They want to get around, period.” The GoPass app will include train, bus, car, and bike options, allowing users to design a trip with multiple modes of transport through one payment platform.

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  • Wireless in Gaza: the whizz-kids making code not war

    July 05, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Palestine, Gaza City

    A coding academy in Gaza in the Occupied Territories trains young people computer skills and how to think like entrepreneurs, in a quest to offer alternative futures beyond endless conflict. With support from international funders and nonprofits, the academy is on its fourth cohort and graduates are receiving business from international clients. It's a way to develop paying jobs and industry in a place where it's very difficult to do business as usual.

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  • Leeds is fighting loneliness with an app and a map

    July 04, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Leeds

    With a single tap, public health workers in Leeds can use a mobile app to record signs of loneliness in the city. Their observations generate a heat map of social isolation, which then guides community outreach efforts and increases efficiency.

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  • Britain trials virtual reality time travel to combat dementia

    July 03, 2018 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: England, London

    By 2025, Britain expects to have one million citizens suffering from dementia. The National Health Service is testing a new form of therapy where scenes reminiscent of a person with dementia's past are played on a virtual reality headset. So far, research shows that bringing up images, objects, and discussions from a person's past can help them recover more memories, connect better with family members, and achieve better mental health.

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  • Can a Web App Help Reduce Nigerian Food Waste?

    July 02, 2018 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos

    In Nigeria, a new app is helping to notify shop-owners when their food approaches its expiration date. Shop-owners can then enact heavy discounts on the item, which are sold to participating non-governmental organizations that distribute the food to those in need. The app, Chowberry, has helped "20,000 households across Nigeria... and receives 6,000 daily visits."

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  • Local drivers turning to car sharing

    July 02, 2018 |

    KGTV-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    A car-sharing app called Turo allows local car owners to rent out their cars to people in their area rather than let their car sit unused. The app insures renters to make sure any damages are covered, and it more generally addresses the rising costs of driving and owning a car in the city.

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  • Mobile Drivers' Licenses to Debut in Iowa This Year

    July 01, 2018 |

    Government Technology |

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    Response Location: United States, Iowa

    Iowans will soon store their drivers’ licenses on their smartphones rather than in their wallets. The state is moving forward after a pilot project demonstrated the promise of going digital. Several more states are considering similar programs.

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