Small Business Closures Due to COVID-19

Small Business Closures Due to COVID-19

Abstract: The issue of small business closures has significantly increased in Portland, Oregon since the COVID-19 pandemic. Local food, grocer, and retail stores face temporary and permanent closures as social distancing and safety measures are held in place to...
Lead in Drinking Water in Public Schools

Lead in Drinking Water in Public Schools

Abstract: Lead in drinking water is a sustainability and health issue, especially in modern-day society. As of early 2018, 53% of public schools in South Seattle and 36% of schools in North Seattle have been found to have concentrations of lead above the district’s...
Houselessness During COVID-19

Houselessness During COVID-19

Abstract: Following the outbreak of COVID-19, homelessness in San Francisco has been increasing at alarming rates. With this increase invulnerable populations, the city of San Francisco has been using hotel rooms, city-managed tent sites, and other programs to help...
Gentrification in Boston, MA

Gentrification in Boston, MA

By Caitlin Aarons, Tatiana Allbritten, Shanni De La Cruz, Annika Del Rosario Abstract: Original residents of Boston, Massachusetts are under threat from high levels of gentrification. North and West Boston, home to a rich Italian immigrant community, face threats of...