As buildings age, their structural conditions can deteriorate, causing damage and safety concerns. In order to mitigate this, it’s important to engage in the regular inspection and condition ...

There was a time when the built environment was all about using the correct construction materials, getting the aesthetics right and making everything as energy efficient as possible. Now there is a ...

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The FUND for Santa Barbara announced the Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Movement Building Grant cycle would close on April 15. The RFP program helps organizations for ...

The Fund for Santa Barbara’s 2025 Movement Building Grant Cycles request for proposals is now open until 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 28; no exceptions. The Fund for Santa Barbara supports grassroots ...

Jules Gill-Peterson sits down with the lead organizers of the Gender Liberation March to talk movement building, the fight for bodily autonomy needs us all, and organizing in an election year If you ...

While the movement to preserve historic buildings has widespread support, it also has some sharp critics with well-funded opposition groups springing up in recent years. Some opponents are linked to ...