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Planet Forward Storyfest 2017 Entries
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(Photograph courtesy Housing Sewanee.)
Sewanee: University of the South
I created a storymap on ArcGIS online to describe Housing Sewanee's new project, which will consist of seven nearly self-sustaining homes. The project's story and impact, however, extends far beyond the homes themselves.
SUNY ESF
By combining green solutions and community engagement with traditional water treatment methods, Save the Rain has put Syracuse on the cutting edge of a growing movement of environmentally conscious water management across the nation.
George Washington University
This video aims to shed some light on the environmental impact the refugee crisis and what we can do about it.
The Dupont Circle Fountain is a lively D.C. attraction and the center of a popular WalkUP. (Creative Commons)
George Washington University
Whether you’ve narrowly avoided an aggressive driver, or have only experienced L.A.'s traffic jams through “La La Land’s” opening musical number, just hearing the words driving and city in the same sentence can drive you crazy.
The George Washington University
My video story focuses on food disparity in D.C. by focusing on Ward 7 which is a classified food desert.
George Washington University
Precision farming is an innovative method that uses upcoming technology to help feed an extra 2+ billion people by the year 2050.
(Photo: Christopher Frettoloso)
Arizona State University
The Arizona-based start-up company Tempe BetR-blok is working to create sustainable and low cost buildings.
Restoring a gem of Central New York.
The Food Recovery Network saves food that cafeterias throw out by packaging the leftovers each night and delivering them to shelters.