Imagine a state made up of healthy and thriving communities, where urban and rural neighborhoods have the means to prevent and reduce industrial pollution, provide open space and local organic food, develop affordable housing, preserve local culture, generate good jobs and conduct community-led planning to sustain this vibrant future. This vision can now be a reality through … [Read more...] about PLANNING FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: PUTTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INTO GENERAL PLANS
THE OTHER SIDE OF RESILIENCE
By Renata Silberblatt & Eamon Tewell Resilience is having a moment right now. Like its counterpart, the ever-popular “sustainability,” the term is everywhere: urban planning, industry, business leadership, national security, libraries, and even in childhood and midlife. Across professions and in popular culture, the benefits of an individual’s or a community’s ability … [Read more...] about THE OTHER SIDE OF RESILIENCE
SOLIDARITY WITH PUERTO RICO
Progressive City condemns the inadequacy of the U.S. Government’s response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, which is yet one more reflection of the island’s status as a U.S. colony. Grassroots groups in Puerto Rico are filling the gap and we urge everyone to help out with their contributions. These are groups that have deep roots in communities, and two long-time friends of … [Read more...] about SOLIDARITY WITH PUERTO RICO
CALL ON U.S. ADMINISTRATION TO END THEIR STRANGLEHOLD ON PUERTO RICO
It took over a week after Hurricane Maria decimated Puerto Rico for the Trump Administration to waive the Jones Act - an Act which prohibits non-American ships from docking in the island, blocking the delivery of food and supplies and at prices that people can afford. This is the same Act that was waived immediately for Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, and yet, the Trump … [Read more...] about CALL ON U.S. ADMINISTRATION TO END THEIR STRANGLEHOLD ON PUERTO RICO
HAVANA, AN IMPOSSIBLE EQUATION?
In October 2004, Temas published the article "Havana 2050 “ by Carlos Garcia Pleyan. Ten years later, the author returns to the same topic to analyze how much the issue has changed – or not – in a decade, and propose solutions and strategies. With this article, Catalejo begins a series designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Temas, with writings to update issues discussed … [Read more...] about HAVANA, AN IMPOSSIBLE EQUATION?