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Reducing Inequality
Cape Town undertakes controversial experiment to bring affordable housing to the city centre
Officials are offering valuable land to developers in exchange for mixed-income proposals in an attempt to move beyond apartheid-era marginalization.
Brendon Bosworth August 17, 2017
Commentary
Healing Europe’s populist divisions depends on its cities
If the region is truly committed to delivering inclusive growth, it must equip local authorities with the tools to connect people and places to growth and wealth.
Daniël Termont March 27, 2017
Mayors
World mayors concerned about jailing of Dakar Mayor Khalifa Sall
Gregory Scruggs March 10, 2017
Economic Development
How investable is your city? This index promises an answer
The Investable Cities Index should be ready by the middle of the year.
Brendon Bosworth March 8, 2017
Commentary
We need global data on women’s participation in local government
The way to do so is by developing a robust indicator under the Sustainable Development Goals.
Emilia Sáiz and Begoña Lasagabaster March 6, 2017
Health
New York pioneers a city role in strengthening mental health
The city is seeking to provide services in every public school and bolster “lay counselor” programmes, part of a USD 850 million effort to improve mental health.
Gregory Scruggs February 23, 2017
Public Safety
A Brazilian mayor aims to shock motorcycle riders into wearing helmets
Mayor Roberto Cláudio compares the new campaign to graphic anti-smoking imagery.
Gregory Scruggs February 8, 2017
A Global Role for Cities
Why Pope Francis keeps reaching out to mayors
The Vatican sees local authorities as crucial to solving problems such as the refugee crisis and climate change.
Simone d'Antonio January 27, 2017
Mobility
World’s first ‘bike mayor’ to take on cycling in New York
January 20, 2017
Interview
How cities can respond as national governments turn rightward
The Brookings Institution’s Bruce Katz sees a coming rise of ‘New Localism’
Neal Peirce January 13, 2017
United Nations
What should be new U.N. Secretary-General Guterres’s urban priorities?
Five views on what the former Portuguese prime minister needs to focus on as he takes over as head of the United Nations.
Gregory Scruggs January 10, 2017
Year in Review
Ten storylines that shaped the global urban debate in 2016
Unpacking the themes of an eventful year.
Christopher Swope and Carey L. Biron and Gregory Scruggs December 23, 2016
Economic Development
Toronto wants to see more startup companies run by women

The mayor’s newly appointed Advocate for the Innovation Economy cites gender diversity for startups as a top priority, Toronto Metro reports. 

December 22, 2016
City Leadership
‘We managed to kick off a paradigm shift in São Paulo,’ mayor says on leaving office
An exit interview with Fernando Haddad.
Gregory Scruggs December 21, 2016
Climate Change
Climate-friendly cities pledge solidarity with U.S. mayors ahead of Trump presidency
‘The recent U.S. election makes clear that you — America’s leading cities — are even more essential to accelerating climate action in the United States,’ five mayors wrote.
Gregory Scruggs December 16, 2016
Municipal Finance
Canadian mayors plead for greater fiscal autonomy
Gregory Scruggs December 15, 2016
Citisignal
Toronto seeks Tel Aviv’s advice on startup culture

A delegation led by Mayor John Tory visited Tel Aviv and Ramallah to learn about fostering a startup culture, according to the City of Toronto.

December 1, 2016
Migration
How Nashville is training a new generation of local leaders from its immigrant communities
Nashville's MyCity Academy takes the long view on building connections, trust, and leadership among New Americans.
Christopher Swope November 22, 2016
Interview
‘It’s through local government that you can get big shifts,’ says U.N. point person on sustainable development
Where does the United Nations see mayors fitting into the new implementation discussion on climate and sustainable cities? An interview with David Nabarro, the secretary-general’s special adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Gregory Scruggs November 15, 2016
Citisignal
Singapore is first municipality to adopt Facebook Workplace

The social network for internal office communication is expected to cut down on email among government employees, GovInsider says. 

November 11, 2016
Citisignal
Urban gardens to bloom under Parisian law

The city will provide soil and seeds to gardeners who are encouraged to grow vegetation wherever they can, Inhabitat reports. 

November 1, 2016
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