Sep 19, 2014
This post is part of our Re-imagining Cities discussion series, following the third edition of the NewCities Summit in Dallas in June 2014. In his provocative keynote, Professor Geoffrey West made the bold declaration that “there will be no such thing as a single autonomous city. What happens in one will affect everything else. Essentially,…
Sep 17, 2014
The demand for mobility in cities is on the rise, requiring innovative policy approaches. This paper explores the potential overlaps with water management policy, and more specifically the Dutch emphasis on a) long term, b) interjurisdictional and c) preventive integrated planning. As an example, the paper illustrates how these principles can help ensure successful urban…
Sep 16, 2014
This post is part of our Re-imagining Cities discussion series, following the third edition of the NewCities Summit in Dallas in June 2014. Technology and all its ancillary issues – from the rampant growth in mobile phone use, to the rising concern for privacy issues – dominated this discussion. Both Bhikshesvaran and Rogers agreed upon…
Sep 12, 2014
This post is part of our Re-imagining Cities discussion series, following the third edition of the NewCities Summit in Dallas in June 2014. As the lead-off keynote speaker, Mayor Mike Rawlings made sure to extend what would become, for the Dallas event, a signature warm, oversized Texas-style welcome to the 800 attendees, coming from 51…
Sep 09, 2014
This post is part of our Re-imagining Cities discussion series, following the third edition of the NewCities Summit in Dallas in June 2014. In this opening session, the panelists did not shy away from squaring the dream of re-imagining a city with the “hard choices” of what that transformation would require. Jaime Lerner vigorously urged…
Sep 04, 2014
It is hard to believe that less than a decade ago, the iPhone and the Android did not exist. Automotive navigation was available, even standard in some vehicles, but not fully mainstream. If you were like many people and wanted turn-by-turn directions, you most likely visited MapQuest on your home computer and printed them to…
Aug 18, 2014
This post is part of our Re-imagining Cities discussion series, following the third edition of the NewCities Summit in Dallas in June 2014. The specific use of visual space as it relates to art’s role in the new city was at the heart of Huang Rui’s keynote address. Persuasively, Huang cited his own personal experience…
Aug 07, 2014
According to the International Labour Organization, over 70 million 15-24 year olds worldwide are unemployed. This issue is particularly prevalent in the Global South, where youth are twice as likely to be unemployed or trapped in low-quality jobs, limiting development and social mobility. Governments and NGOs have responded with educational initiatives, skills-training projects, confidence-building programs,…
Aug 05, 2014
Building a walkable, bike-able, and “human-scale” city is a crucial but challenging process in creating just and inclusive cities. Sidewalks, bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, parks, and green areas are all pieces of a complex puzzle to help citizens navigate their city safely and sustainably. The following examples from Curitiba, Cali, Jakarta, Mumbai, Lagos, and Johannesburg…
Jul 30, 2014
How can we re-imagine the 21st century metropolis? Which urban innovations are helping shape the city of tomorrow? How can cities cultivate an environment for innovation, and should they compete with each other to attract the best talent? Last week, we teamed up with our member, frog (@frogdesign) to discuss these ideas in a Tweet…
Jul 29, 2014
Barely four years ago, Daan Weddepohl’s apartment burned down. “I lost everything,” he says, taking a moment to lean his gigantic $5,000 novelty cheque against the wall. “Not only my living space. Around that time I also lost my job, my girlfriend broke up with me – all I had left were friends and family.…
Jul 28, 2014
As many cities continue to grow at an astonishing rate, so too will the demand for better urban mobility. Seamless Internet connectivity can be used as a tool to develop world class public transportation systems, giving citizens the freedom and flexibility they desire. This incentivizes against excessive car use, ensuring more livable and competitive urban…
