Better Cities Aug 2024

Better Cities | Aug 2024

Competitive Economy in Cities

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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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