EUROCITIES, a network of major European cities, published a paper that explores and promotes debate on social, public and market innovation as well as the role that cities play in both supporting and doing innovation. Continue reading
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In the third installment of The Florida Report, which is titled “Why Cities Are Idea Factories’, Richard Florida discusses the forces that give rise to innovation in urban areas. The Florida Report is an eight-part video series from The Atlantic featuring Richard Florida. Continue reading
The revised version of LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system was approved by US Green Building Council, following the consensus-based process that all LEED rating systems go through, and it received approval from the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Continue reading
The Winter Olympics’ host city of Vancouver continues to top the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global liveability survey. European and North American cities continue to dominate the top tier of the ranking, alongside cities in Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading
The Silicon Valley 2010 Index just released from Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network and Silicon Valley Community Foundation brings clear signs that the innovation engine of the region is slowing down and the Valley is entering a new phase of restructuring and uncertainty. Published annually since 1995, the Silicon Valley Index examines trends in five areas: People and talent flows; Economy and innovation; Continue reading
A new study by the Center for an Urban Future finds that New York City’s leading universities and scientific research centers have not become catalysts for entrepreneurship and local economic development the way similar institutions have in other regions. Continue reading
Toronto’ s Vital Signs annual report provides a snapshot of the trends in the city, highlighting progress it should be proud of and challenges that need to be addressed for quality of life. The goals of report include inspiring civic engagement, providing focus for public debate, and guiding donors and stakeholders who want to direct their resources to areas of greatest need. Continue reading