social justice

Diversifying Urban Design - CNU 25 Panel

This panel explores the dearth of diversity in urban design and planning—and its impact on communities. It also suggests ways to build a pipeline of talent that better reflects the diversity of cities. 

Resist the New "Normal" Pushing Us Off the Path of Justice

By Samantha Harvey / On June 20th, 2017
We must resist a new "normal" that pushes us backwards on the path to justice; we must embrace hard conversations and commit to transformation. More simply, we must all decide—and really believe—that together we can make a better world.

What Can the Abolitionists Teach Us About Climate Change?

By Denise Fairchild / On October 12th, 2016
Understanding the centuries-long abolitionist movement offers insight into the vision, the structural changes, the personal commitments, the political struggles, and the global movement required to stave off catastrophic climate change.

Reflections on Water Wrongs

By Rebecca Wodder / On August 30th, 2016
To build resilience to twenty-first century challenges, a transformational water ethic must not only respect the water rights of nature, but also the water rights of people, especially the most vulnerable among us.

The Myth That Coal Is Cheap

By Gary Cohen / On August 23rd, 2016
Its health and other societal costs are staggering. Phasing out coal-fired power plants would be good for the country.

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