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Technology in the time of Covid

How will digital innovation help cities navigate these uncharted waters? Digital Innovation in cities has been an area of focus for years. Over time, how we understand the term has also gradually …

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Ian Graham · Sep 17, 2020 · 7 min read

Adapt or Die – Cities and Digitalisation

With tabloid headlines full of doom and gloom about the number of jobs that will be destroyed by digitalisation, and policy makers being fearful of the whole notion of disruption, some cities may be …

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Alison Partridge · Jul 23, 2018 · 9 min read

The co-working revolution: What can cities do to create open workspaces where entrepreneurs can connect and grow jobs?

An explosion of new workspace I first came across the notion of a co-working space in Sweden, probably about 12 years ago now. I remember agreeing with my colleague when she commented ‘This …

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Alison Partridge · Jul 23, 2018 · 15 min read

A whole city pass: The case of the Citizen Card in Gijón

Digital transition offers cities an opportunity to rethink the provision of public services to citizens, allowing for a stronger integration and tailor-made solutions. Gijón is one of the first …

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Daniela Patti · Jul 16, 2018 · 7 min read

When social media can enhance the economic potential of a city: The case of Genoa

Many cities today are aiming at positioning themselves in the global tourism market, tapping into niches of visitors that can support the local economy in a sustainable and inclusive way. The City of …

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Daniela Patti · Jul 16, 2018 · 8 min read

A New Governance Model for Smart Cities

Cities are growing at a breath-taking pace. More than half of the world’s population now lives in cities. This is expected to rise, creating new challenges for city managers. One way to address …

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Ceri Batchelder and Martine Tommis · Jul 16, 2018 · 2 min read

Social media to strengthen local commerce: The case of the Semaest in Paris

With the growth of e-commerce and out-of-town shopping malls, smaller retailers have been suffering greatly. Causing the closure of many shops, this contributes to the local economy and …

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Daniela Patti · Jul 16, 2018 · 8 min read

Telling Jordi’s Story: Bringing Digital Health to Badalona

I first met Jordi Piera Jiménez at the URBACT City Festival in Tallinn, Estonia in October 2017 and was struck by the passion he had for his work in digital healthcare in Badalona, Spain. He told me …

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Ceri Batchelder and Ian Graham · Jul 16, 2018 · 9 min read

Shared decision-making in the city: Tartu’s masterplan and participatory budget

Tartu, Estonia’s second city has long been known as a city of start-ups, where municipal support from the City of Tartu, the pioneering digital strategy of Estonia, and the focus of Tartu …

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Daniela Patti · Jul 16, 2018 · 17 min read

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