by Daniel Pittman | Aug 27, 2014 | Smart Cities
The Sandy-affected region is a long coastline with many assets, and as we now know, at risk. A fully comprehensive solution is beyond our means, so we will need to prioritize, build smart, and recognize where best to focus our resources. Integrated into our built...
by Justin Bibb and Ian Brown | Aug 26, 2014 | Smart Cities
The Debate Your city is on the hot seat now. As a city leader you have done your job to bring new energy and vibrancy to dilapidated neighborhoods. Young people have moved downtown. Artisans from across the world have begun to rejuvenate your artistic class. There is...
by Hannah Greinetz | Aug 21, 2014 | Environment, Infrastructure, Resources
There’s a lot of conversation going on around water in the arid West during this drought year, but not all of it is accurate. California is being hit hard, and the state is clearly taking action and taking advantage of the crisis to promote water legislation;...
by Shaina Kandel | Aug 19, 2014 | Smart Cities
Cooperative business models have gained traction as a catalyst for sustainable economic development over the past decade. The United Nations deemed 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives in order to “raise public awareness of the invaluable contributions of...
by Meghna Tare | Aug 19, 2014 | Smart Cities
Nine billion people living well within the limits of the planet by mid-century. That is the simple but powerful “Vision 2050” that the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, or WBCSD, has for the future of humanity. Rampant growth and dwindling resources...
by Jessie Feller Hahn, Executive Director, Meeting of the Minds | Aug 18, 2014 | Announcements
Public sector, NGOs and private sector leaders to convene in Detroit For immediate release. What: Meeting of the Minds is an annual, global leadership summit focused on the development of smarter cities, next-gen infrastructure, and advanced urban development...
by Jonathan Bray | Aug 18, 2014 | Smart Cities
Here are three global transport trends that should be reshaping urban policy. They already are in the world’s most dynamic cities in developed countries. They are transport trends – but they are about far more than that. Cities need to be smart to thrive. They need to...
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