CEJM Projects
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Valdosta, Georgia: In the Eye of the Storm
In October 2024, Hurricane Helene cut a swath of devastation through parts of the Florida Big Bend on its way north through south Georgia before unleashing deadly floods in the North Carolina mountain communities. On its way, Helene tormented Valdosta residents. That weather system marked the third storm to hit the Azalea City in 13…
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Selma: Growing Food, Building Community
Residents of the iconic city of Selma rediscover vegetable gardening to build a more sustainable and resilient community. A stimulus for the residents is the Selma Local Farm Co-op, which is trying to build community by encouraging people – young and old – to grow their own food. The goal is to use the three-acre…
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Highway Robbery
Members of the Shiloh, Alabama, community fight for their quality of life after the state expands a nearby highway, causing disruptive flooding to their property.
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Franklin Field: Heat Island Relief
Residents of the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) property Franklin Field live in a heat island. During the increasingly hot summers, residents must make do with fans, air blowers and window AC units to stay cool. Others keep windows and doors ajar so the occasional summer breeze might bring relief. The BHA and National Grid utility…