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Community Land Banks: An Alternative to Displacement in Puerto Rico?

A new approach seeks to combat the growing lack of affordable housing across the archipelago

Carlos Berríos Polanco
9 Millones
Community Land Banks: An Alternative to Displacement in Puerto Rico?Community Land Banks: An Alternative to Displacement in Puerto Rico?
Cómo los puertorriqueños diseñan su recuperación justa colectivamente

Una organización de diseño participativo liderada por mujeres ayuda a comunidades a diseñar infraestructura de agua, huertos urbanos y parques.

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Magic Cabinet
Cómo los puertorriqueños diseñan su recuperación justa colectivamenteCómo los puertorriqueños diseñan su recuperación justa colectivamente
Can Real Participation Save Liberal Democracy?

Three ideas for how to reengage citizens in democracy beyond elections, and revive trust in the democratic process

Ben Wrobel and Meg Massey
People Powered
Can Real Participation Save Liberal Democracy?Can Real Participation Save Liberal Democracy?
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