Sep 19, 2022
A 2-day event to strengthen our collective knowledge and capacity to plan and design cities with nature. Around the world, cities are stepping up to the fight against climate change through ambitious commitments to decarbonize urban areas. Centering nature-based solutions and increasing blue and green spaces within urban landscapes not only boosts the ability of cities to act as powerful carbon sinks but offers a multitude of co-benefits for people, creating more resilient, healthy, and equitable places in the process.
Sep 30, 2021
The Greenfield Cities Alliance Dialogues 2021 On September 23, 2021, NewCities convened the second edition of the Greenfield Cities Alliance Dialogues 2021 in New York City at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Center in partnership with the university’s Urban Tech Hub. Titled “Sustainable Urban Mobility Systems of the Future,” this installement explored how greenfield city projects might act as…
Jun 30, 2021
WELLBEING CITIES INITIATIVE Rethinking Public Health Replay & Takeaways Inextricably linked with the social and economic wellbeing of communities, public health is foundational to a thriving society, yet continues to be a major challenge facing cities. In this panel, experts will discuss what we’ve learned about equity and wellbeing over the last year through the…
Jun 25, 2021
[español abajo] Natalia Moreno Salamanca No society can survive without care. Taking care of children and those in need of care, preparing daily meals or keeping our houses clean, are vital tasks for the wellbeing of all. Nonetheless, throughout history, these tasks have fallen disproportionately on the shoulders of women. Bogotá has a female population…
Jun 23, 2021
WELLBEING CITIES INITIATIVE Unlocking Wellbeing through Connectivity Replay & Takeaways While we’ve all been living a more local life over the last year, mobility demands have transformed dramatically in our cities, making more sustainable practices commonplace for many and underscoring the need for coexistence among modes. In this session, we sit down with leaders who…
Jun 11, 2021
WELLBEING CITIES INITIATIVE Investing in a Decarbonized Urban Economy Replay & Takeaways We know that climate change poses the single greatest threat to our health, livelihoods, and cities. But how do we unravel the many pieces of our economies and industries that are deeply intertwined with unsustainable, carbon-heavy methods that brought us here in the…
Apr 05, 2021
Rewilding Cities April 20, 2021 | 3pm PDT | 6pm EDT Before society unthinkingly returns to “normal,” how can we seize this moment to decarbonize and “rewild” our cities, resetting our relationship with nature? If there is one thing the last year has taught us, it’s the pressing need for greater access to public green…
Dec 01, 2020
Fireside Chat with Shaun Donovan, Former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development & John Rossant, Chairman of NewCities Shaun Donovan shared his hopeful predictions for the change of administration, his past and present campaign motivations, and his prioritization of equity and inclusion into all aspects of his leadership. Here were a few things that…
Oct 08, 2020
What is Higher Ground all about? Climate change is already impacting cities around the world, including where people are moving and why, the housing and real estate markets, and nearly every aspect of life in cities. In partnership with the City of Orlando, NewCities is excited to launch our initiative, Higher Ground. Through a virtual…
Sep 30, 2020
The world around us is changing as never before. In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, our cities – and how we move about them – cry out for rapid rethinking. We need a world of mobility that better serves our cities and their citizens — not just a recovery that returns to the…
Sep 15, 2020
Day 3 – September 17 Follow our Twitter Moments. Last but not least, Day 3 was loaded with engaging speakers, fruitful conversations, and forward-looking solutions. Scroll down for the key takeaways and replays! Trending Topics: #HigherGround #ClimateMigration #Mobility #Sustainability #Collaboration #CommunityInvestment Opening Panel – Getting to Higher Ground: Climate Migration and Resilience in…
Aug 24, 2020
Speakers: Eugene Jones, President & CEO, Atlanta Housing Authority Richard Gerwitz, Managing Director and Co-Head, Citi Community Capital Jacqueline Waggoner, VP and Market Leader, Southern California, Enterprise Community Partners Moderator: Sasha Perigo, Freelance Writer, Housing and Homelessness 5 Key Takeaways 1. Health and housing go hand in hand: Covid-19 has exposed the fissures of America’s…
