Better Cities Aug 2024
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Better Cities | Aug 2024
Competitive Economy in Cities
Liveability Framework: Part 1 – Achieving a Competitive Economy
The refreshed Liveability Framework was launched at the World Cities Summit in June 2024. This is the first of a 10-part series to introduce the various components of the Framework.
Competitive economy is one of three critical liveability outcomes. This article summarises its significance in overall liveability of a city.
5 min read
WCS Science of Cities Symposium: Panel 2 – Science of People-Centric Cities
Read more about the Science of People-Centric Cities – the second discussion panel of the Science of Cities Symposium, held during WCS 2024.
3 min read
Urban Solutions #24 | Towards A More Inclusive and Sustainable Future for Santiago
Claudio Orrego, Governor of Santiago Metropolitan Region, talks about how the megalopolis is overcoming global urban challenges like climate change, and ageing population and infrastructure, and undergoing an exciting transformation into a city of the future.
8 min read
Urban Solutions #24 | Designed for People: How Cities Can Leverage Technology and Innovation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
Technology and innovation in cities must be applied with an inclusive and people-centred approach in order to draw out its greatest value. This article by Marcos Athias Neto, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), explores some such initiatives.
5 min read