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According to US News and World Report, their Best Places to Live 2024-25 study, Chattanooga ranks at #27 out of 150 top cities. We took a quick glance at the top 30 cities on the list to find that most have at least one ice arena. #chattanooganeedsanicearena

Almost 10 years ago, I coined the term 🕒15-Minute City, for explaining that schools, stores & offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home. How we can all live in proximity to greenery & services? My opening Keynote at the House Europe Annual Conference. Join us in Amsterdam on June 6: bit.ly/3K0ErvN - #EUHousingCrisis #EULogementAgir

In the spirit of the ongoing Paris Olympics, shouting out this excellent 2022 article from John Lauermann that contextualizes downward-shifting attitudes toward American mega-events within an evolving understanding of what effective urban governance means from the 1980s to modern day. Lauermann’s conclusions are convincing. Host cities traditionally investing in these grand spectacles as pure growth vehicles has been proven consistently to be, at best, high-risk; declining appetite for speculation is sensible especially in a digital age where participation is possible anywhere around the world. His argument regarding the evolution of urban governance toward a more nuanced municipal statecraft approach, in which mega-events must fit into a diversified “urban entrepreneurialism 2.0” model (citing a 2020 Rossi and Wang article), especially resonates with me. Olympics, World Expos, and their ilk have a role to play in our global society still, but work remains to find their best fit beyond promises of regeneration and short-term economics that don’t always come. It’s a challenge I continue to find worth pursuing, and appreciate work by experts like Lauermann, as well as others such as Beatriz Garcia and her advocacy toward empowering the cultural components inherent to what makes them so eternally captivating. https://lnkd.in/eHX3cf6h

City Mission - the film of our mission with and in Prague and with Porto. Thats what brings all of us forward to improve cities to smart cities:-)

Day one of the World Urban Forum is done but we still have a lot ahead! From assemblies, to caucuses and special sessions, trainings and networking events you have a lot to uncover. Here is a sneak peek into day 1 of #wuf12egypt

Austin ranked 1st in the Most Festive Cities in America. To learn more about the research that went into this list, check out our latest CRG blog post at https://lnkd.in/dMb-AE53   #cainrealtygroup #crgaustin #austinaccolades #austinrelocation #austintexas #austinrealestate #austinliving #austinnews #austinrealtors

We recently announced the 12 programs and projects from across Washington to receive a 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Award, and are excited to share the stories of five communities! The City of Lacey received a Smart Partnership Award for the Lacey MakerSpace expansion. The space is a joint endeavor between Lacey, Saint Martin's University, and the Thurston Economic Development Council. It provides community access to high-tech equipment, education, and workforce training to empower makers, innovators and small businesses. Check out the Lacey MakerSpace: https://lnkd.in/gpfz3znP Stay tuned for more featured projects!

The future of Nation and Place Branding is upon us! In this latest article on City Nation Place, Jose Filipe Torres, CEO of Bloom Consulting, explores critical trends shaping the next decade of Place Branding. From technological advancements to global sentiments, discover how these factors will influence how nations and places are perceived. Don’t miss his insightful predictions and strategies for navigating the evolving landscape. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3zb66bA #NationBranding #PlaceBranding

Seattle, let's talk downtowns! #IDASEA24 is coming up next week, and inCitu will be exhibiting at marketplace booth #28 as an ambassador sponsor. We've got questions for Place Managers, Economic Development Professionals, and Urban Innovators: ✅ What are the biggest public conversations happening in your downtown? ✅ Which projects are poised to reshape your districts? ✅ How do you engage with people in public space? ✅ What are your biggest communication/imagination challenges?