Habitat III City Scan side event presentation

As Milwaukee is an “Innovating City” with the United Nations (U.N.) Global Compact Cities Programme, this analysis drew inspiration from the U.N.’s Human Development Index and Inclusive Wealth Index. In the spirit of Milwaukee’s international reach, the broad purpose of the analysis was to move beyond the traditional “jobs scorecard” and to adopt a new...

A specialist research internship report It showcases 9 public space projects around the world. The aim of this publication is not only to showcase the “good” aspects but also “what did not work as expected”, as a self-reflection by the facilitators interviewed. It is written for the benefit of community leaders, professionals and governments for...

An english language summary of the project scope for the Municipality of Colombo's Innovating project, the 'Technological Base Agroindustrial Park'. It is based on pillars related to the use of local expertise, innovation, technology and socio-economic development and sustainability. Connected Cities Actions

Cities for the Future The Cities Programme's lead bi-annual publication of innovative practice from Global Compact city participants. Features practices and projects that address cross-cutting critical issues such as: – governance, ethics, transparency and citizen participation – womens’ empowerment – food security – climate, environment and water – poverty and inequity – CSR and the...

The more than 10-year-long journey preparing to resettle over 800 residents of Vila Chocolatão is a remarkable story – one that captured the attention of the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, and many internationally. The threat of forced eviction became a community’s demand for a better life. The resultant struggle for rights to citizenship, education,...

Peñalolén’s innovative economic development approach is helping micro, small and medium-sized business prosper, with real social impact. The Chilean municipality presents a model that requires cultural change, considers socio-economic vulnerability, supports entrepreneurship and promotes social inclusion and community empowerment.