Here at The Citizen, we do problem-solving journalism, looking for ideas and solutions to move the region forward and make a better city. Here are some other great ideas for solving the world’s problems, from media outlets around the globe:
Sea Level Rise Is Predictable. It Will Be Anything From Bad to Awful
In San Francisco, surrounded on three sides by water, future sea level rise threatens roads, homes, and infrastructure. The city released an action plan (really, a plan to make a plan) to protect its coastal assets and population against sea level rise.
From Wired
The Science of Building Better Bridges
When Minneapolis’ I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapsed on April 1, 2007, 13 people were killed and 145 were injured. One man might hold the keys to preventing it from happening again.
From NextCity
A Finnish City Is Giving Drivers Free Fares to Take the Bus
Another bright idea from one of the world’s most innovative countries for public transit.
From CityLab
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