💡 Fresh stories: Shaping Sustainable Cities & 12 more
June 15, 2023 Edition
Curated by Konveio
In this week’s newsletter, you’ll uncover new insights on how planners can spur economic development, how we can create healthier more sustainable cities, and learn how Baltimore has improved low-income neighborhoods by planting trees and training residents to care for them..
Don’t hesitate to reach out with recommendations, we’re always looking for your input!
Lauren Sibley
EngagingCities Editor
Featured Story
Shaping Sustainable Cities
In a world that is rapidly experiencing urban growth, technology is frequently altering how we approach changes in our cities. Many countries around the world have made efforts to integrate technology into their infrastructure. Smart cities are the way of the future. The technologies of smart cities can help us create and plan for more sustainable and livable communities. — Shared by John McQuaid
Amplifying Progress
EngagingCities shares stories by our network of community builders that collaboratively plan for a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable tomorrow.
Featured stories from the last two weeks:
🔥 Hot Takes
🎤 Turning Vacancies into Opportunities
Have you ever been to a city where every storefront and commercial space was occupied? Not many exist. Empty shops can have a negative impact on the economic development and residents of the area. But we can be creative with our empty commercial space. Using the space for temporary shops, or community-centered activities can positively boost the mindset of residents and spur further economic growth.
— Shared by Jaime Izurieta-Varea
🎤 Preventing the Doom Loop - Securing State Funds for Transit Operations is Vital to Preventing the Doom of Downtowns.
— Shared by Egon Terplan
🎤 We Need Better Public Transit - From Leipzig to Boston: How Transit Improvement Can Shape Sustainable Urban Planning for the Future.
— Shared by J. Catherine Rollins
🎤 Inequities in Urban Green Space - Reintegrating Nature into Urban Planning: Exploring How Ancient Civilizations and Indigenous Knowledge Can Inspire Harmonious Cities.
— Shared by Nidhi S.
📝 Insights
💡 Falling Short on Health and Sustainability
Creating healthier, more sustainable cities has become a priority worldwide. But it takes a lot more than just setting goals, we need to have action plans in place to change the current situation. Planners can help promote these healthier and sustainable lifestyles by providing the infrastructure and built environment needed for these types of activities.
— Shared by Kelly Saldana
💡 Public Health and Urban Planning - The Revival of Collaboration Between Public Health and Urban Planning Experts to Improve City Infrastructure and Health Outcomes.
— Shared by Daniel Farrell
💡 Floating Wetlands to Improve Urban Waters - Floating Wetlands: The Solution to Urban Waterbodies' Pollution Problems.
— Shared by Max Rome
💡 Remote Sensing Transforming Urban Planning - Revolutionizing Urban Planning: The Power of UAV Remote Sensing for Sustainable Cities.
— Shared by Hunter Bankston
🥳 Success Stories
✅ Baltimore Tree Trust
Baltimore has set an impressive precedent with the tree training program. Being able to address two separate needs in the community with one solution is the exact use of creativity we should be striving for in our communities. With the implementation of this one program, Baltimore can help and encourage economic growth as well as improve the aesthetic in these neighborhoods.
— Shared by Anthony Leiserowitz
✅ Boosting Ecological Health - How Researchers with Forest Park Living Lab are Studying Park Predators and Prey to Boost Ecological Health in St. Louis.
— Shared by Sharon Deem
✅ Sustainable Solutions - Discover How Urban Farming is Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Production.
— Shared by Krystopher Scott
✅ Portland Regional Transit Plan - Portland metro area unveils transportation plan prioritizing investments over the next 5-20 years .
— Shared by Gerard Mildner
🗓 Upcoming Events Mark your calendars
Digital Event: 6/27 Decarbonizing America's Energy Capital Shared by Kenneth Williams
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