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The 2018 Urban Food Systems Symposium will be held August 8-11, 2018 at The Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their goal is to bring together a national and international audience of academic and research-oriented professionals to share and gain knowledge on urban food systems and the role they play in global food security. This symposium includes knowledge on: urban agricultural production, local food systems distribution, urban farmer education, urban ag policy, planning and development, food access and justice, and food sovereignty.
For additional information and registration visit http://www.urbanfoodsystemssymposium.org/
Technology is the axis on which the 21st century economy turns, and America’s urban centers are where that technology emerges and evolves. Economic empowerment relies on access to high-tech tools and the capacity to make the most of them. The 2018 State of Black America®, “Save Our Cities: Powering the Digital Revolution,” explores the role of cutting-edge technology in every aspect of today’s social and economic landscape, and brings together innovators and leaders in business and industry, government, community and the arts to confront the nation’s challenges and chart a path to success. Follow this link to read the complete report.
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Posted In: 4-H Youth Development, Ag & Natural Resources, City CED, Community Development, Engaged Ohioians, Vibrant Communities, Environmental Quality, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health and Wellness in the City, Sustainable Food Systems, Thriving Across the Lifespan, Urban Serving Universities, Workforce Development
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Unemployment is a growing challenge around the world, though it is not a full-blown crisis yet. However, when the crisis comes, it is likely to erupt among urban youth. While heading off such a calamity will not be easy, the global benefits of doing so would be great. As productive and socially responsible adults, the youth of today and in years to come could make planet Earth a better place for all. Follow this link to read the complete article.
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The new modern worker values happiness and career development when considering their job or career choice. Follow this link to read the complete story.
Sourced from GoverningOfficials are discussing how to go about aligning the largely disconnected web of city software for better service delivery and transparency. Follow this link to read the complete story.
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Posted In: Community Development, Engaged Ohioians, Vibrant Communities, Innovation
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Smaller cities in the United States have beaten heavyweights such as Miami, Dallas, and Atlanta to become more racially and economically inclusive, a report published on Wednesday found. A cluster of small cities such as Fremont and Santa Clara in California and Naperville in Illinois ranked top for their inclusion efforts, according to the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research organisation. Follow this link to read the complete story.
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The places we live are a core part of who we are. They affect our accomplishments, our perspectives, our sense of hope, and our overall well-being. It is this truth, coupled with the reality of deep poverty in many U.S. cities, that has driven the significant annual investments in place-based development efforts. The strategies implemented to enhance the health, safety, and economic opportunity for residents of these communities range widely. One important strategy is engaging and empowering youth. Follow this link to read the complete article.
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ORS Impact and Spark Policy Institute completed a rigorous study to understand when and how collective impact contributes to systems and population change. Looking across 25 initiatives working on different focus areas, the study looks at the contribution and outcomes of collective impact, the design and implementation of the collective impact approach, with a specific deep-dive into equity. The study also lifts up implications from the study as well as considerations for different audiences. Click here to download the study.