Water resources have sustained Milwaukee since the city’s founding and have helped make the city great. As a recognized leader in water research, technology and sustainable practices, Milwaukee has plans to be the Fresh Coast Capital of North America by embracing smart, achievable sustainability principles.
The Colombian city of Medellín has overcome years of violent civil war with a social transformation agenda that has focused the city’s planning and resources on inclusion and redressing inequity. We learn about one of Medellín´s many innovative and participatory strategies – food security. People Connected Cities
A comparative case study analysis of two urban aquaponics social enterprises in the cities of Melbourne (Australia) and Milwaukee (USA). People
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
An innovative and multi-disciplinary arts program is working to build a vibrant and culturally active community in central Victoria, Australia. People Connected Cities
O Projeto do Parque Agroindustrial de Base Tecnológica, desenvolvido pela Secretaria de Planejamento, Orçamento e Gestão do município, o projeto baseia-se em pilares relacionados ao aproveitamento de expertises locais, inovação, tecnologia e desenvolvimento socioeconômico e sustentabilidade. Connected Cities Actions
Based on an interview with the Cities Programme Communication department, Mayor Celestine Ketcha Courtes and the Commune's contact point share with us what their current sustainability and economic goals are and how their involvement in the Global Compact influences these. Connected Cities
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