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Engineer Turned Cabbie Helps New Refugees Find Their Way
Omar Shekhey left engineering to start a nonprofit that helps refugees navigate their new lives near Atlanta. He also drives a cab — and often gives the money to families to help them settle in.
A Texas Community Takes On Racial Tensions Once Hidden Under The Surface
People move to Austin's Mueller neighborhood to become part of a progressive community. But some black residents say they haven't always felt welcome — so Mueller decided to do something about it.
With Porches And Parks, A Texas Community Aims For Urban Utopia
Austin's Mueller neighborhood is a new-urbanist dream, designed to be convivial, walkable and energy-efficient. Every house has a porch or stoop, and all the cars are hidden away.