The role of cities in combatting climate change
With 70 percent of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions attributable to urban centers, cities will have a key role to play in helping reach the COP21 goals.
May 13, 2016
Cities Tag
Survey of U.S. mayoral priorities reveals opportunities for multi-sector solutions
In the presentation of the challenges faced by U.S. mayors, many of which seem intractable, the survey reveals a need for more multi-sector solutions.
January 25, 2016
Newly announced MetroLab Network brings cities, universities into partnership
The MetroLab Network aims to improve American cities through cross-sector partnerships between city governments and universities.
October 05, 2015
The heyday of America’s cross-sector partnerships
In this cross-post, civic innovator Jeremy M. Goldberg reminds us that millions of individuals continue to "live, work, and even innovate" in the cities many have categorized as "dying."
June 17, 2015
Detroit opens doors to new data portal
The City of Detroit recently unveiled its new open data portal Government Open Data Access to All (GO DATA).
March 18, 2015
Navigating intersector collaborations in resilience
There is increasing focus in the public and social sectors on “resilient cities” — cities that can “bounce forward,” anticipating and adapting to changes in the environmental, social, and economic landscape.
February 02, 2015