Volunteers in Spokane, Washington, sent a message to city hall last month by building, decorating, and installing 29 bus benches throughout the city.

This group went from a struggling handful of advocates to a powerhouse for local change. Here's how they did it.

Buffalo neighbors built benches for bus stops, proving that small, bottom-up projects can have a big impact on daily life.

Bloomington, Illinois, just passed major housing reforms. Here's how local advocates made it happen.

Kids need free play, parents need support, and communities need connection. Expert Vanessa Elias explains how a simple block party can deliver all three.

Advocates in Cedar Park, Texas, used publicly available crash data to drive major safety improvements near their schools.

The city of Artesia, California, has been struggling with a speeding problem. Instead of just blaming drivers, city staff teamed up with local advocates to address the root problem: the street design.

A 66% decrease in crashes wasn’t enough to protect these traffic diverters, but the unified efforts of local advocacy groups and city officials might be.

How a passionate group of locals cracked Nanaimo’s stubborn parking rules—and unlocked new possibilities for housing and community.

What if fixing your city didn’t require a billion-dollar plan—just a neighbor with a shovel and a bold idea? In Bloomington, a high school teacher is quietly leading a local revolution, one small step at a time.

What happens when everyday people dig into a city’s balance sheet? In Columbus, it sparked a three-hour conversation—and maybe a shift in mindset.