May 7 & May 14 Newsletters

May 7: A Focus on South Africa





May 14: A Focus on Africa

1000 Days: The Period that Decides the Health & Wealth of the World

This article from The Atlantic discusses the impact of the 1000 day period between the beginning of pregnancy to a baby's second birthday on the future health and success of a child. As designers, we aren't able to provide medical maternal health services, but we can play a critical role in the policies and infrastructure that support and promote maternal health in countries around the world.

10 Most Resilient Cities in the World [Fast Company]

Toronto tops the list of the world's most resilient cities.

Which cities are the most resilient? Canadian and United States cities dominate the list, with only two cities outside of North America--Stockholm and Zurich-- making the top ten. Surprised? See more about how the 'resiliency ranking' was determined in this Fast Company article.

Cities for Tomorrow Conference: Michael Kimmelman & Shigeru Ban

The New York Times' Michael Kimmelman interviews Shigeru Ban about his humanitarian work at the Cities for Tomorrow conference.

E-News May 1: Housing Edition

HOUSING EDITION

In this issue:

-UN Habitat Announces Mass Housing competition Winners
-This disaster housing is made of cardboard & coke containers
-One photographer's documentation of Mexico's public housing
-A tiny EcoVillage for the Homeless
-Building Trust International constructs sustainable housing in Cambodia