Rockefeller Foundation Launches 100 Resilient Cities Program
100 years ago, when the Rockefeller Foundation was granted its charter with the mission to promote the well-being of humanity around the..
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Reinvent Adaptive Cities
You think Hurricane Sandy was a disaster? Just wait. The worst of that storm missed New York City, and with a bit worse luck the sea would..
Dassault Systèmes Acquires Archividéo
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)..
Citizen Urban Planners to Help Shape Our Growing Cities
Since its inception in 2007 the annual international phenomenon ‘Jane’s Walk’ has created an opportunity for people to..
Australian Cities Plan with Wildlife in Mind Thanks to a New Tool
Australian citizens can become more involved in planning their cities with wildlife in mind thanks to a new tool developed by researchers..
Mapping Economic Inequality On Every Block In The Country
The average male worker earns less in inflation-adjusted wages than he would have in 1968. As the middle class hollows out, the gap between..
UN-Habitat Names 10 Partner Cities to Help Urban Planning
The UN human settlement agency has announced 10 partner cities for its City Resilience Profiling Program (CRPP) that will develop a..
Cities Pilot the Future Contest Includes gvSIG Nomination
The ‘LLGA-Cities Pilot the Future’ competition, has been announced, with 22 cities around the world presenting their social, urban and..
Canada’s Budget Extends Infrastructure Spending in 10-year, $53.5B Plan
The Harper government is renewing its multi-billion dollar public infrastructure programs with a 10-year plan that targets key demands from..
Singapore and Hong Kong Collaborate on Making Cities More Liveable
High-density cities and liveability need not be at odds. After conducting a study in 2011 on sustainable development in Hong Kong, the..
