Reward Yourself with Time and Creativity in the New Year

Blog | by Wendy Philleo | December 19, 2011

A lot of people can’t stand New Year’s resolutions, but I enjoy thinking about all the possibilities when a fresh year lies ahead.

New Dream Happenings: 2019 Year-End Update

Blog | November 21, 2019

The latest on organizational priorities, active programs, and strategic partnerships.

Finding Our Way Out of the Sprawl: An Interview with Mark Valentine

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | September 7, 2011

A sustainability consultant talks about the livability challenges facing U.S. communities today and the glimmers of hope he sees around the country.

Why I Stopped Combing Through Chemicals and Took My Hair Care Into My Own Hands

Blog | by Jasmine Curtis | February 18, 2020

Many of the hair and beauty products marketed to Black women—from dyes and relaxers to lipsticks and makeup—pose serious health and environmental risks. Jasmine Curtis wants to change that.

Like you, the New Dream team has been busy these past few weeks transforming our daily lives, taking in information, and trying to make thoughtful choices under these urgent and significant circumstances.

Starting a Tool Library: Inspiration and Insights from Baltimore’s Station North

Blog | by John Shea and Piper Watson | March 8, 2013

An innovative new tool library is opening its doors in an urban neighborhood that's ripe for a renaissance. Here's the story of how it came about.

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