Topic – Quality Of Life
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What Houston Tomorrow is doing for you today
Improving the quality of life
The staff, board, and volunteers of Houston Tomorrow work every day to improve the quality of life for all the people of the Houston region.
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Houstonians less likely to feel safe on streets
Compared to other metros
In a newly released Gallup poll, only three metro regions had a lower percentage of citizens report feeling "safe walking alone at night".
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New program has professionals teaching students real world skills
Citizen Schools in New York
The Citizen Schools program is bringing private sector professionals into urban public schools to share their expertise with youth after classes let out.
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2013 Houston Tomorrow Catalyst Awards
Save the date
Houston Tomorrow announces the first annual Houston Catalyst Award Ceremony for September 26
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Childhood exposure to auto emissions linked to cancer
More reason to avoid traffic
New research shows that exposure to automobile emissions may make children more susceptible to certain kinds of cancers.
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Chicago’s street policies prioritize pedestrians
A "seismic policy shift"
Chicago's DOT has introduced their Complete Streets Design Guidelines, heralding a major shift towards pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
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Cognitive benefits of a walk in the park
New study gives more evidence
Utilizing new brain wave sensor technology, researchers in Scotland have successfully tested the theory that spending time in nature can improve concentration.
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Houston’s economic future dependent on quality of life
Claims Rice's Prof. Klineberg
In a diversifying economy, sociologist Stephen Klineberg says urban development and beautification efforts are needed to attract a talented workforce.
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Health damages of car exhaust in children
Bad as second-hand smoke
A new study shows a significant percentage of asthma in children can be attributed to breathing car exhaust, similar to the effects of second-hand smoke.
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