Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions

The legacy of Darnella Frazier recording George Floyd’s murder is visible in today’s Latino communities using smartphones to witness the violence and aggression of ICE raids.

Allissa V. Richardson, Associate Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism • conversation
June 18, 2025 ~7 min

Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health?

Aggregated, connected tree clusters seem to provide greater health benefits than fragmented green spaces at the neighborhood level.

ETH Zurich • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~7 min


Knocking down abandoned buildings has a lot of benefits for Detroit − but it’s costly for cities

Tearing down abandoned homes has proven benefits, such as reducing crime and toxic materials, but it doesn’t pay for itself.

Dusan Paredes Araya, Adjunct Professor of Economics, Michigan State University • conversation
March 7, 2025 ~9 min

Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

A new study shows how front yards can serve as windows into the inner lives of their residents – and their feelings about their home, neighborhood and city.

Kelly Gregg, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning, University at Buffalo • conversation
April 8, 2024 ~9 min

Living in poorer neighborhoods tied to faster brain aging

Living in poorer neighborhoods is linked to higher risk of dementia and faster brain aging, according to new research.

Duke University • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~8 min

People stay in disadvantaged neighborhoods for 2 reasons

Many people who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods stay for two reasons: They are stuck for economic reasons, and rooted for social ones.

Amanda Head-Georgia State • futurity
March 14, 2024 ~5 min

Amazon’s neighbors may face more pollution but order less stuff

The people whose packages arrive on Amazon trucks aren't the same ones who experience the resulting pollution, a study on Seattle finds.

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Dec. 15, 2023 ~7 min

Reducing racial health disparities means fixing segregation

A recent study finds strong links between residential segregation and disparities in early death rates from common causes.

Tufts University • futurity
Nov. 29, 2023 ~6 min


Police on patrol spend more time in Black, Hispanic neighborhoods

Police officers on patrol spend more time in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, a new study shows.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Oct. 24, 2023 ~5 min

Greenspace protects health at cellular level—but with limits

Neighborhood greenspace can protect our health, but not so much as to counterbalance pollution and systemic racism, a study finds.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Oct. 19, 2023 ~6 min

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