by Christina Olsen | Nov 29, 2016 | Global Mobility Research, Mobility
This interview series is made possible by the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations. Each month we feature a leading thinker from VREF’s Future Urban Transport program. Meeting of the Minds took a few moments to talk with Dan Chatman on the integration of...
by Peter Eakland | Nov 28, 2016 | Mobility, Society, Technology
Editor’s Note: The following article is a synopsis of Workshop #4 from Meeting of the Minds 2016. The author, however, has done a thorough job of researching the most current status of the technology, deployment, and regulations surrounding autonomous vehicles....
by Nicole Rupersburg | Nov 22, 2016 | Economy, Governance, Society, Urban Innovator of the Week
This profile was originally published by Urban Innovation Exchange in partnership with Meeting of the Minds and Kresge Foundation. For more stories of people changing cities, visit UIXCities.com and follow @UIXCities. Judy Reese Morse is the Deputy Mayor for Citywide...
by Aurash Khawarzad | Nov 21, 2016 | Resources, Society
The heat is on: This past July was the hottest month on record; the summer of 2016 was one of the five hottest the world has ever experienced. These trends have led President Obama to declare climate change a “terrifying” threat for humankind. But, even as leaders...
by Mike Dahl | Nov 16, 2016 | Smart Cities
An innovative set of polling questions about Philadelphia offers a different perspective for crafting urban policy. For all communities, but especially for post-industrial cities such as Philadelphia, increasing the number of residents is necessary to expand the local...
by Jessie Feller Hahn, Executive Director, Meeting of the Minds | Nov 15, 2016 | Announcements
Meeting of the Minds is proud to announce two new Board Members: Scott Mauvais and John Jefferson. Both have been long-time allies and supporters of Meeting of the Minds. They have repeatedly brought their expertise in urban and technology issues to our wider global...
by Richard Kadzis | Nov 14, 2016 | Governance, Infrastructure
Companies are giving their employees a voice, and it’s paying off. Profit margins, market shares, and survival rates almost always improve for companies that treat their employees as stakeholders with a seat at the table, helping inform or maybe influence meaningful...
by John Addison | Nov 8, 2016 | Infrastructure, Mobility, Resources, Smart Cities
In Leonardo DiCaprio’s new documentary film, “Before the Flood,” DiCaprio walks the floor of Tesla’s new Gigafactory while he talks with Elon Musk about the future of energy and mobility. Elon Musk is a brilliant visionary. As CEO of Tesla, he has made a reality of...
by Nicole Rupersburg | Nov 7, 2016 | Urban Innovator of the Week
This profile was originally published by Urban Innovation Exchange in partnership with Meeting of the Minds and Kresge Foundation. For more stories of people changing cities, visit UIXCities.com and follow @UIXCities. Tayyib Smith co-founded the Philadelphia-based...
by Nicole Rupersburg | Nov 3, 2016 | Economy, Society, Urban Innovator of the Week
This profile was originally published by Urban Innovation Exchange in partnership with Meeting of the Minds and Kresge Foundation. For more stories of people changing cities, visit UIXCities.com and follow @UIXCities. Between 2000 and 2010, 50% of all the jobs lost in...
by Nicole Rupersburg | Nov 1, 2016 | Society, Urban Innovator of the Week
This profile was originally published by Urban Innovation Exchange in partnership with Meeting of the Minds and Kresge Foundation. For more stories of people changing cities, visit UIXCities.com and follow @UIXCities. Maitreyi Roy is the Executive Director of...
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