MACON, GA. – Dec. 2, 2014 – A new report provides lessons on building successful cities, highlighting the experiences of the once-blighted College Hill neighborhood in Macon, Ga. An initiative of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation the report, “The Magic of College Hill” outlines the factors that contributed to the renewed vibrancy […]
Article · December 2, 2014 by Knight Foundation
How a university and a foundation turned around a depressed community by getting people to invest again
Article · December 2, 2014 by Knight Foundation
Above: Image from humantransit.org Here are a few of our favorite links to explore the science and art of designing livable cities. Doable City Reader Human Transit Marron Institute, New York University NACTO Urban Street Design Guide Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center Pilot Projects Project for Public Spaces Our Cities, Our Selves: Principles for Transport […]
Article · December 2, 2014 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI – Dec. 1, 2014 – From the fields of South Miami-Dade to the streets of Hialeah, Downtown Miami and Doral, 47 ideas will bring the arts into communities across South Florida with $2.29 million from the Knight Arts Challenge. Related Links “Announcing the 2014 winners of the South Florida Knight Arts Challenge” by Tatiana […]
Article · December 2, 2014 by Knight Foundation
VICE co-founder Shane Smith accepts Knight Innovation Award, gives forward $25,000 to PAYK, Afghani investigative reporting organization, as part of award
Article · December 1, 2014 by Knight Foundation
Hello, welcome to @knightfdn, Knight Foundation’s way of bringing you brief updates about our efforts to foster informed & engaged communities. Knight Cities Challenge receives over 7,000 ideas for making communities more successful Detroit Symphony Orchestra, composer tap Detroiters to capture the sound of the city My Brother’s Keeper hackathon inspires black […]
Article · November 25, 2014 by Knight Foundation
New support will help expand “Insiders” blogs and fund media training program in local Hispanic communities
Article · November 25, 2014 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI – (Nov. 20) – BRITDOC Foundation, a nonprofit that supports social impact documentaries, will introduce new professional training initiatives for journalists and filmmakers looking to use digital innovation to better engage audiences and attract funders. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is supporting these efforts with $250,000. Related Link “Initiative connects journalists […]
Article · November 20, 2014 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI — (Nov. 20, 2014) — WeXchange, the two-day forum designed to advance the work of high-impact women entrepreneurs from Miami, Latin America and the Caribbean is back for its second year. Organized and led by the Multilateral Investment Fund, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank, with $40,000 from the John S. and James […]
Article · November 20, 2014 by Knight Foundation
In some newsrooms, little training in the past year; in others, a lot;nearly 9 in 10 journalists could absorb more, especially digital skills
Article · November 19, 2014 by Knight Foundation
Support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation helps bring music and this project into communities with U.S. premiere of city symphony project
Article · November 19, 2014 by Knight Foundation