Vaccine Hesitancy: Cities Fighting Back
Communication
Communication

Vaccine Hesitancy: Cities Fighting Back

Strengthening public trust towards the Covid-19 vaccine is not an easy task. Misinformation on social media and lack of access in disadvantaged communities must be tackled head-on, and cities have a major role to play.

09/07/2021
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Jeff Nevarez, Kennedale’s People’s Champion – How Can We All Become One
Communication
Communication

Jeff Nevarez, Kennedale’s People’s Champion – How Can We All Become One

There is a local hero in all of us. Kennedale’s Jeff Nevarez shared his story. Let’s make our cities the best they can be.

08/25/2021
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How Can Cities Prepare for Climate Migration
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Environment

How Can Cities Prepare for Climate Migration

'Climate havens' are preparing to welcome newcomers displaced by extreme weather - yet rapid action must be taken on a more global scale.

08/17/2021
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What Cities Do We Want
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Communication

What Cities Do We Want

By 2050, 68% of the world population will live in urban areas. How to make sure that’s a good thing.

08/10/2021
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City Crowdsourcing
Communication
Communication

City Crowdsourcing

Cities' planning processes can range from fixing road infrastructure to designing green areas. Getting feedback from residents through crowdsourcing allows cities to tap into their expertise, save costs and even support fundraising.

08/03/2021
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Limits of Transparency
Communication
Communication

Limits of Transparency

It seems like there is a demand for transparency in almost everything. Is there any limit to it, any line we shouldn’t cross?

07/27/2021
6.5 minutes
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How Cities Combat Fake News and Misinformation
Communication
Communication

How Cities Combat Fake News and Misinformation

The rise of misinformation needs to be addressed by the whole society, cities included. We hereby suggest several steps cities can take to fight the infodemic.

07/20/2021
4 minutes
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Celebrating Simplicity
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Communication

Celebrating Simplicity

It’s time to take a deep breath, feel the ground under your feet, and celebrate National Simplicity Day. Read on for ways of celebration and making life much-much simpler.

07/12/2021
4.5 minutes
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Local Businesses During the Pandemic – What Did Cities Do Right
Communication
Communication

Local Businesses During the Pandemic – What Did Cities Do Right

Small businesses were hit by the pandemic particularly hard. Yet cities can make a massive impact on helping them stay afloat in these difficult times. What are some of the best practices from across the U.S.?

07/06/2021
5 minutes
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Barcelona’s Digital Democracy
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Barcelona’s Digital Democracy

Barcelona is one of the pioneers of the smart city movement. To create a one-of-a-kind digital democracy, they created a variety of online tools to get locals involved in policymaking.

06/29/2021
6 minutes
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