December 30, 2009

Ten years ago, two undergrads from Yale noticed the fundamental gap between their university and the community surrounds it. To bridge this divide they formed the volunteer training organization that's now known as LIFT. We'll speak with Ben Reuler, the executive director of LIFT Chicago, about harnessing the energy of students to engage them in the community and help combat poverty.
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Good design can do many things, but can it change the world? My guest Warren Berger has written a book on how design is doing just that. The book, titled Glimmer, shows how design in action addressing business, social, and personal challenges, and improving the way we think, work, and live.
Themes: Architecture and Design Leadership

Charter Schools and Eating Locally
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Education

Tall Buildings and Public Spaces
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Architecture and Design

Richard Florida and Meg Cheever
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Trends

Ed Glaeser and Randy Gragg
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