Juil 03, 2018
Small- and mid-sized cities have become the engine of our world’s fast-paced urbanization. Understanding secondary cities is key in getting our urban future right. Are these cities the new urban champions of the future? From Curitiba to Melbourne, six experts dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the world’s secondary cities. Presented by: Featured photo…
Juin 13, 2018
From public-private partnerships to CEPAC bonds, three experts explore innovative methods to finance urban infrastructure in U.S. cities. Featured photo by Red Morley Hewitt on Unsplash
Juin 12, 2018
Many say U.S. infrastructure is “crumbling.” Yet infrastructure’s durability creates challenges too. Unlike much of the modern machinery in our personal lives – which we can replace one-for-one on a regular basis – the opportunity for cities to replace a building or power plant with something new might only happen once in a generation, or…
Juin 12, 2018
In his state-of-the-union speech on January 30, 2018, President Trump called for a massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan to fix aging U.S. infrastructure. Underlying this federal initiative is a critical assumption: 80 percent of the funding will come from local and state governments, along with significant private sector participation. Yet with federal and state transfers…
Juin 12, 2018
I’m a transportation geek – and I don’t mean I’m really into cars. In fact, while I have a passion for taking and writing about road trips, I hate driving. Correction, I hate commuting. So it goes without saying that I’m super excited about driverless cars, ridesharing, and other mobility options that will reduce dependence…
Juin 12, 2018
Series of 5 infographics on the infrastructure financing gap. Download PDF here
Mai 07, 2018
Tech companies are coming up with new artificial intelligence solutions that could transform urban life in all aspects. Six experts explore the potential benefits and barriers of AI in cities. Featured photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash
Mai 07, 2018
What do cities of Toulouse, Eindhoven or Manchester have in common? They’re all “second-tier cities” in their countries and have outperformed their respective capital city in terms of GDP growth over 2009-2013. And across all continents, numerous second-tier cities, from Brazil to China, from India to the United States, are gaining economic impact and increasing…
Mai 07, 2018
The question that was proposed to me for this essay was if the experience of Curitiba in terms of urban planning and interventions could work as an example for cities around the world; cities that are not megalopolis, or even major metropolis, but that still play in important role in their country’s urban network. I…
Mai 07, 2018
For years, Montréal has led the international community in a number of tech domains. The birthplace of Bombardier, Montréal has long been a major aerospace industry hub. It is a center of research for the pharmaceutical industry, and is considered one of the best places in the world for gaming and visual effects, boasting industry…
Mai 07, 2018
Our Chairman John Rossant sits down with Pete Scantland, CEO of Columbus-based IKE Smart City, to discuss the evolving role of private enterprises within cities, and how mid-sized cities in the United States are quickly catching up to their larger counterparts. John Rossant: Hi Pete. Before we dive into some challenges and opportunities for mid-sized…
Mai 07, 2018
Almost a year ago today, Siemens spent two days in Columbia, the capital city of South Carolina, with a team of engaged leaders representing the public and private sectors. We had a clear goal: to develop a path for the city to achieve STAR certification, using data to drive sustainability. The U.S.-based non-profit organization STAR…
