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Interview with Frank Jensen, Lord Mayor of Copenhagen

4 June 2013 William Thorpe Featured, Interview No comments

Copenhagen has become the model city for mobility through cycling and the Danish capital has now set its sights on becoming the first carbon neutral city by 2025. William Thorpe talked to the Lord Mayor about his ambitious plans to reduce emissions.

Interview: Walter Hook, CEO, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

22 May 2013 Jonathan Andrews Featured, Interview, Urban Mobility No comments

Jonathan Andrews talked to Walter Hook, CEO, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, at their headquarters in New York.

Going for gold

8 May 2013 Kirsty Tuxford Featured, Governance, Housing and Planning, Urban Development No comments

Holding a prestigious event such as the Olympics or the FIFA World Cup is a great marketing opportunity for a city but does it really provide long-term benefits? By Kirsty Tuxford

New network launched for urban bus systems

10 April 2013 Nick Michell Featured, Urban Mobility No comments

As well as reducing travel time and cutting road fatalities, Bus Rapid Transit systems can lower CO2 emissions by 40 percent

With over 160 versions in 23 countries operating or under construction, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems have become one of the best options to improve urban transport. Nick Michell reveals how a new BRT network launched by C40 is helping cities exchange their mobility knowledge

US mayors commit to creating more resilient cities

17 June 2013 Jonathan Andrews Climate Change, Urban Resilience No comments

(l-r) Clarence Anthony, NLC, Mayor Joy Cooper, Michael Schmitz, ICLEI USA, Supervisor Salud Carbajal, Mayor Frank Cownie, Mayor John Cook, and Jason Hartke, USGBC

Forty-five leading local elected US officials have agreed to create more resilient cities, towns, and counties in the face of unprecedented extreme weather and energy challenges that threaten communities across the country.

Microsoft to make cities healthier though mobile app

16 June 2013 Nick Michell Health Care, ICT and Cities No comments

Elena Bonfiglioli, Senior Director, Public Sector, Microsoft

A new app called Health Choices will provide users in the UK with access to much of the information on the existing National Health Service (NHS) Choices website through the convenience of their smartphone.

Bilbao to host office for German Marshall Fund

14 June 2013 Jonathan Andrews Governance, Urban Development No comments

Craig Kennedy, President, GMF with Andoni Aldekoa, Managing Director of Bilbao City Council

Today at the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum, Bilbao City Council of Spain and the German Marshall Fund (GMF) of the United States signed a partnership agreement to foster joint urban leadership and to train local leaders.

New app allows citizens to participate in city development

12 June 2013 Nick Michell Citizen engagement, ICT and Cities, Urban Development No comments

A new smartphone app launched by the city of Santander, Spain, will allow citizens to become actively involved in the development of the city through the real time reporting of events.

C40 and Urban Land Institute sign global partnership

5 June 2013 Jonathan Andrews Energy Efficiency No comments

Yan Peng, East Asia Regional Director, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and Patrick L. Phillips, CEO, ULI

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) today announced a global partnership to advance investments related to energy conservation and carbon emission reduction in existing buildings in cities around the world.

Interview with Frank Jensen, Lord Mayor of Copenhagen

4 June 2013 William Thorpe Featured, Interview No comments

Copenhagen has become the model city for mobility through cycling and the Danish capital has now set its sights on becoming the first carbon neutral city by 2025. William Thorpe talked to the Lord Mayor about his ambitious plans to reduce emissions.

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