Ben Hecht

Ben Hecht has been the President & CEO of Living Cities since July 2007. Since that time, the organization has adopted a broad, integrative agenda that harnesses the collective knowledge of its 22 member foundations and financial institutions to benefit low income people and the cities where they live.

How To Avoid Another Crisis Like Flint

Addressing the inequality in how we run our cities won’t be easy. That’s why we have to do it.

How To Avoid Another Crisis Like Flint

Why Cities Need More Technology To Improve Low-Income Citizens’ Lives

Apps aren’t just for the privileged. Governments should look to tech to empower its disadvantaged residents.

Why Cities Need More Technology To Improve Low-Income Citizens’ Lives

4 New Ways Of Thinking That Should Shape The Next Century Of Cities

In order to thrive over the next century, cities will have to change. Here’s how.

4 New Ways Of Thinking That Should Shape The Next Century Of Cities

5 Disruptive Education Trends That Address American Inequality

Fixing how we teach our children is of paramount importance. What if the solution also started to fix America’s broader socioeconomic problems? New ways of thinking about edtech just might start that process.

5 Disruptive Education Trends That Address American Inequality

Tech

Bioacoustics is helping conservationists monitor wildlife, but the tech needs improvement

Google’s search tweaks will help prioritize quality websites in results

Cameo re-introduces live video calls in a bid to boost business

News

Bed Bath & Beyond’s stock price: Why shares are crashing in a wild meme stock rollercoaster ride

Ben & Jerry’s addresses modern slavery in the supply chain with Tony’s Chocolonely partnership

IRS gives teacher tax break for school supplies, but it’s hardly enough

Co.Design

Ford’s new vision for Lincoln is a sleek EV, almost as long as a limo

Will Banana Republic ever be forced to change its name?

‘Bioconstruction’ will build homes out of flowering, 3D-printed dirt

Work Life

5 common (but dangerous) pieces of career advice

6 situations where it makes sense to listen to feelings of doubt at work

5 ways to spot a bully boss during a job interview