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2 weeks ago

Researchers, nonprofits working in Watts, South Central reflect on the region 60 years after riots

"Safer today than 60 years ago? Yes, he said on Tuesday Aug. 5. Is there still racial profiling? Yes. But not to the degree it used to be."
Los Angeles
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Bipartisan legislation aims to expand ADU financing

Currently, most ADUs are financed through savings or home equity loans, a hurdle for many younger or lower-income homeowners who may not have sufficient equity to secure a second loan.
Real estate
fromQNS
1 month ago

BP Richards, city officials launch 'historic' community-driven 'Reimagine Ravenswood' plan - QNS

Richards emphasized the need for involvement of local residents and stated that just 2% of residents in the nearby Ravenswood and Queensbridge Houses are employed locally, highlighting a significant opportunity for economic improvement through the transformation of the plant.
New York City
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Research at risk: Building our future in space | Cornell Chronicle

The U.S. has halted the development of a unique space simulator, impacting future technological advancements in space exploration.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Stopping the 'anti-immigrant spin cycle': Chinese laundry exhibit opens in Chinatown

The very first Chinese laundry in the U.S. opened in 1851 in San Francisco, showcasing the intersection of immigrant entrepreneurship and systemic racism.
San Francisco
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Growing Careers From The Ground up: A Brooklyn Model For New York's Cannabis Workforce

New York's cannabis industry has the potential for massive growth but must prioritize equitable workforce development to truly transform communities.
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