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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bill Gates thinks these 3 factors will drive global health

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The world’s mayors are calling for a Global Green New Deal

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How to get buses to run on schedule? Restrict other traffic

Creativity

This new Skittles Halloween ad is a metaphor for our weird relationship with brands

Creativity

The internet’s kangaroo court has sentenced Matt Gaetz to be mocked for his Captain Kangaroo zinger

Creativity

Watch out, AI is coming for your playlist next

Co.Design

This eerie light sculpture will float in the Hudson River until 2020

Co.Design

Ben Hecht

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.

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.

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.

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.

Impact

Bill Gates thinks these 3 factors will drive global health

The world’s mayors are calling for a Global Green New Deal

How to get buses to run on schedule? Restrict other traffic

Creativity

This new Skittles Halloween ad is a metaphor for our weird relationship with brands

The internet’s kangaroo court has sentenced Matt Gaetz to be mocked for his Captain Kangaroo zinger

Watch out, AI is coming for your playlist next

Co.Design

This eerie light sculpture will float in the Hudson River until 2020

Most people don’t understand privacy, and that’s a huge opportunity for design

This is the world’s most beautiful air conditioner

Work Life

2 ways to learn the unspoken rules at a company before accepting a job

Why pregnancy discrimination is so hard to prove

This volatility expert wants to help you see around corners