Making arts central in a regional Australian community

Recognizing that digital inclusion is critical for social inclusion – and a human right – Colombia’s capital Bogotá is rolling out major information and communication technology initiatives. Connected Cities

This report documents the findings of a lengthy research project conducted over a four year period (2012 to 2016) which aimed to retrospectively map the history of the resettlement of the Vila Chocolatão community in Porto Alegre and to identify and document the processes, aspirations and actions of the cross-sectoral network group that worked alongside...

Seeking to preserve its unique and rich cultural and historical legacy, the capital of Ecuador, Quito, is pursuing a sustainable future. Its first actions are with the private sector, academia and civil society – promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing the city’s carbon footprint. Connected Cities Actions

The “Ethical Cities: Locking in Liveability” Urban Thinkers Campus was co-organized by the UN Global Compact - Cities Programme and World Vision to place a distinct emphasis on the ethical city as an urgent objective in the New Urban Agenda. Hosted at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, the Campus focused on the principles, policies...

Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan and at the confluence of three rivers, Milwaukee has always been a gathering place by the water. For centuries, inhabitants have relied on our waters for fishing, commerce, transportation, recreation, brewing, manufacturing, and world-class drinking water. We have oriented ourselves by them, particularly the great blue horizon to...

Porto Alegre has been a world leader in participatory democracy systems for many years, with its Participatory Budgeting (OP) system in place for more than 30 years. Secretary for Local Governance, Cezar Bussato writes about this and the new ‘Local Solidarity Governance’ schemes which is pursuing local development and improvements in poorer communities and suburbs...