by Howard Chen | Feb 28, 2013 | Smart Cities
Urban sustainability is a top policy issue for many countries across the globe. This is particularly true for China, which is in a wave of urban expansion unprecedented in history. According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, China’s urban population has...
by Shane Mitchell | Feb 26, 2013 | Smart Cities
The journey to smarter cities and communities — and moreover those enthusing and providing insights, and visions — has gained momentum in recent years, as a recent BBC article highlights. A few points I’d like to highlight here from my experiences over the last five...
by Mohamed Hage | Feb 18, 2013 | Smart Cities
A green, or “living,” roof is one that is partially or completely covered with vegetation. Forward-thinking cities are looking to green roofs and gardens to help reduce building temperatures, filter pollution, lessen pressure on sewer systems, and reduce the heat...
by Jessie Feller Hahn, Executive Director, Meeting of the Minds | Feb 8, 2013 | Announcements
Last night marked the second monthly Meeting of the Minds happy hour meet up in San Francisco. Over fifty great minds showed up to network, have a drink, and meet other leaders working in urban sustainability, planning and innovation. Here are a few of the great Minds...
by Dave Hahn | Feb 7, 2013 | Announcements
Happy Hour Meet-ups, a set on Flickr. Meet us on the first Thursday of each month for a casual happy hour meet up with other urban sustainability minded folks in San Francisco. More info at our events...
by Antoine Belaieff | Feb 5, 2013 | Smart Cities
Think about how you and your parents live today. In the US, Canada or Western Europe, chances are that you depend on your car to get around every day. Have you thought of how your life would change if you could no longer drive? What alternatives would be available to...
by Gordon Feller | Feb 4, 2013 | Smart Cities
The development of Konza Technology City – dubbed “Africa’s Silicon Savannah” – is finally underway, following a ground breaking ceremony by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki on January 23, 2013. Konza Technology City is a US$7-10.0 billion Greenfield project to be...
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