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New Infographic Suggests Ways To Improve White House Innovation Policy

New Infographic Suggests Ways To Improve White House Innovation Policy

by Dave Hahn | Jan 31, 2013 | Announcements

A new infographic from Silicon Valley Bank asks, “What piece of advice would you give to President Obama with regards to supporting the innovation economy?” The graphic is part of the first data release from SVP’s Startup Outlook 2013 report. Find the full press...
In Deep Water: How Today’s Technology Can Localize and Restore Urban Water Infrastructure

In Deep Water: How Today’s Technology Can Localize and Restore Urban Water Infrastructure

by Brian Young and Emma Stewart, Ph.D | Jan 30, 2013 | Smart Cities

Many of us have experienced the growth of the “buy local food” movement in recent years. We’d like to propose an even more effective movement: “drink local”. (For you barflies out there, we’re referring to water, not beer). Many municipalities today have put...
Cities of Innovation: Amsterdam as a Hyper-Connected City

Cities of Innovation: Amsterdam as a Hyper-Connected City

by Bas Verhart | Jan 29, 2013 | Smart Cities

As the world moves into an accelerated phase of mass urbanization and mega cities are developing across the globe, the governments of many smaller cities are looking for ways to differentiate themselves and to attract talent from around the world. Two cities stand out...
Unlocking the Potential of Smart Cities: Those Pesky Humans

Unlocking the Potential of Smart Cities: Those Pesky Humans

by Ed Church | Jan 28, 2013 | Smart Cities

How do we unlock the potential of smart technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of cities?  The keys are not technological, but social.  One set of keys will be changes in finance, regulation and public expectations.  Another set has to do with better adapting the...
Chicago DOT Moves Forward with Sustainable Action Plan

Chicago DOT Moves Forward with Sustainable Action Plan

by Janet Attarian, AIA, LEED AP BD + C | Jan 28, 2013 | Smart Cities

In early 2012, the Chicago Department of Transportation’s Chicago Forward laid out the vision and mission for the Chicago transportation network.  It committed to: Ensure that Chicago continues to be a vibrant international city, successfully competing in the global...
New Partnership Model Brings Dutch Boats to San Francisco Bay

New Partnership Model Brings Dutch Boats to San Francisco Bay

by Greg Kandankulam | Jan 26, 2013 | Smart Cities

Creating public/private partnerships to advance a cause or promote a certain set of values is not a new concept.  While grassroots initiatives are crucial to getting sustainable development into our neighborhoods, there needs to be cooperation by multi-national...
City of Glasgow Wins £24 Million to Build Future Cities Demonstrator

City of Glasgow Wins £24 Million to Build Future Cities Demonstrator

by Gordon Feller | Jan 25, 2013 | Announcements

To stimulate the national economy, the United Kingdom government has organized initiatives to promote various industries. These initiatives are called catapults. One of these catapults was organized by the UK’s Technology Strategy Board to focus on a...
Amsterdam and San Francisco Seek Solutions to Common Urban Challenges

Amsterdam and San Francisco Seek Solutions to Common Urban Challenges

by Dave Hahn | Jan 22, 2013 | Announcements

A group of 50+ entrepreneurs, students, urban planners, government officials & private sector executives gathered at the Dutch Consulate of San Francisco yesterday to compare notes on U.S. and Dutch solutions to shared urban challenges. The event marked the...
Photos of Roundtable Discussion at SF Dutch Consulate

Photos of Roundtable Discussion at SF Dutch Consulate

by Dave Hahn | Jan 22, 2013 | Announcements

Roundtable at Dutch Consulate of San Francisco, a set on Flickr.Photos from the roundtable discussion with Amsterdam Deputy Mayor Carolien Gehrels at the Dutch Consulate of San...
Select Tweets From the Roundtable Discussion with Carolien Gehrels

Select Tweets From the Roundtable Discussion with Carolien Gehrels

by Dave Hahn | Jan 22, 2013 | Announcements

A collection of tweets that occurred during the January 21st event at the Dutch Consulate. The hashtag for the event was #urbansolutions. God created the world, but the dutch made Holland. #urbansolutions— Hernan Pelassini (@hernanp) January 21, 2013 The...
San Francisco Happy Hour Brings Together Urban Innovators

San Francisco Happy Hour Brings Together Urban Innovators

by Jessie Feller Hahn, Executive Director, Meeting of the Minds | Jan 4, 2013 | Announcements

Last night a group of like-minded urban sustainability geeks gathered at a bar in San Francisco for the first Meeting of the Minds happy hour. The meet-up brought together approximately 30 people working in or interested in urban planning, sustainable development,...

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