Multi-Modal
Multimodal or Multi-Modal: 1. A type of planning that considers various transportation modes (walking, cycling, automobile, public transit, etc.) and connections among modes so each can fill its...
View ArticleFor the Love of the Authentic Narrative
In honor of Black History Month, IYE is dedicated to highlighting inspiring community members of the Twin Cities to share their stories, and personal connections and unique perspectives on the history...
View ArticleA “Lovelee Day” with Xavier Marquis
Here at IYE, one thing we love is some positive, soulful, and plain ol’ funky melodies and lyrics. Local Twin Cities hip-hop artist Xavier Marquis knows exactly what that sounds like. Because he...
View ArticleMapping Your Environment: A Q & A Session w/ Tunde
People learn to read books because they see the benefits but maps, for one reason or another, get taken for granted. Funnily enough, almost everyone seems to know the adage ‘a picture is worth a...
View Article“Soul Food Junkies:” A Review by Shelley
Can we fix food systems in the Black community? Yes we can! How do we do it? According to Shelley, by scaling back and taking it down to a personal commitment of eating food that tastes good and is...
View ArticleTo Be Black and an Environmentalist by Jeremiah
When you hear the words “Black” and “Environmentalist” what comes to mind? What images start to surface as you place these two terms together? Some would consider Black environmentalism to be a rarity,...
View ArticleFood Co-ops Sustain Community
Seward Co-op in Minneapolis. Q. How do food cooperatives help to create sustainable local communities? A. By definition, food cooperatives encourage and create sustainable, local communities. The birth...
View ArticleUrban Gardening/Agriculture
Urban Gardening/Agriculture: “Urban agriculture can be defined shortly as the growing of plants and the raising of animals within and around cities. The most striking feature of urban agriculture,...
View ArticleGrit
In downtown Tampa, where the buildings seem to barely touch the sky and the symphony of honking horns competes with car radios, it can be easy to lose sight of people. We want to bring you back to...
View ArticleRiding High, in the Friendly Streets
Nod to Marvin Gaye, and a nod to the Minnesota-nice atmosphere that’s developing consistently when it comes to the relationship between drivers and bicyclists, the hodge-podge of distinct neighborhoods...
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