Topic – Quality Of Life

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  What Houston Tomorrow is doing for you today

  Improving the quality of life

  Last updated May 16, 2013, May 16, 13.

  The staff, board, and volunteers of Houston Tomorrow work every day to improve the quality of life for all the people of Houston.

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  Houstonians less likely to feel safe on streets

  Compared to other metros

  Matt Dietrichson, May 14, 13.

  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

  Matt Dietrichson, May 09, 13.

  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

  Last updated, Apr 30, 13.

  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

  Matt Dietrichson, Apr 15, 13.

  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"

  Matt Dietrichson, Apr 15, 13.

  Chicago's DOT has introduced their Complete Streets Design Guidelines, heralding a major shift towards pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

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  Josh Stephens

  Safer, denser cities

  Freelance writer, editor of the California Planning & Development Report, Apr 15, 13.

  The chemistry of safer, denser cities

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  Cognitive benefits of a walk in the park

  New study gives more evidence

  Matt Dietrichson, Mar 28, 13.

  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

  Matt Dietrichson, Mar 28, 13.

  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

  Matt Dietrichson, Mar 26, 13.

  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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