Senior Research Associate James Kostaras proposes how local government in America can be fixed...
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What I Learned: An Insider’s Guide to Improving Local Government
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Design Like You Give a Damn – Inspiring Housing Project in Monterrey, Mexico
Students at the Monterrey Mexico TEC build a house for a school staff member that the local union voted as the most in need of a new home. Using found materials, they worked with the community to build the beautiful home for only $1,400. ...
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Revive Monterrey 2011: Confronting Crisis in Monterrey, Mexico
I2UD Senior Associate gives the keynote presentation at the TEC's Revive Monterrey 2011 Forum, and talks about how urban planning and community development can help mitigate urban violence and crisis. ...
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The Coming Crisis in American Cities
After a summer of research and interviews on Massachusetts cities, James Kostaras talks about the future of cities in New England and what it means for I2UD....
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Senior Staff works on Haitian Development Project
James Kostaras, I2UD Senior Research Associate and Adjunct Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology, helped plan and organize a ‘Train-the Trainers’ Program this July in consultation with Haitian government officials and members of the Haitian-American community. The program taught advanced project management and construction management skills to a select group...
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