The start-up accelerator Urban-X has graduated its latest group of early-stage start-ups who aim to help combat the climate crisis and to build equitable, sustainable cities. The start-ups – called “founders” – in Cohort 8 Read More
The Florida Constitution and Sunshine laws require local governments to meet in person, but – due to the pandemic – Governor Ron DeSantis suspended that mandate to allow cities to hold virtual public meetings through Read More
The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council has released its Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan (GPFAP) – a community-centered set of strategies that prioritize healthy, affordable, and sustainable food for all. The city has been facing problems Read More
The European Commission (EC) has named the city of Leuven in Belgium the European Capital of Innovation for its excellent innovation concepts as well as systems that create a framework that bring ideas to life. Read More
With cold weather rapidly approaching, cities are looking to help their eating establishments stay safely in business. Indoor capacity is severely limited in the majority of the country, but outdoor dining has generally not been Read More
The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Travis County Office of Emergency Management have partnered to create an emergency mobile app to provide resources and information for people in Read More
The City of Boston, MA has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a partner to work with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department to design and develop an urban forest plan. The 20-year plan Read More
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has awarded S$39.4 million (~US $29.3 million) to nine urban farming companies as part of the country’s “30×30 Express” grant. The grant program was launched earlier this year to boost Read More
C40 Cities has released its declaration, “Divesting from Fossil Fuels, Investing in a Sustainable Future,” with the support of the mayors of 12 major cities from around the world. The declaration looks to fossil fuel-free, Read More
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently introduced its ‘Green Cities Initiative’ with the aim of encouraging governments to start large-scale programs to improve food security, nutrition, and the well-being of people in and Read More
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