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The Pushback Against the 15-Minute City

In the News
Boston Globe
Robert Muggah

After years of advocating for greener and more accessible neighborhoods, champions of the 15-minute city are suddenly the target of far-right conspiracies.

Busy Istanbul Street
Alex Berger
Global Cities

From "Rust Belt" to "Trust Belt": Why the Language We Use Matters

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Global Insight by Coauthors

In promoting economic renewal in industrial heartland regions, leaders must avoid language that condemns these regions and their citizens to passivity.

Heartland renewal
Reuters
Global Economy, Trade and Business

Local, Global Collaboration Drives Action on Climate Agenda

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Global Insight by Matt Watson

The Summary for Urban Policymakers series grew out of a recognition of the need for greater integration of climate science with the urban perspective.

Santa Cruz flooding
Reuters
Global Cities

What Midwest Industrial Communities Can Teach About Managing Economic Change

In the News
Our Towns Civic Foundation
John Austin

There are growing efforts on both sides of the Atlantic to diminish economic disparities between thriving global city regions and struggling communities in industrial heartlands.

Industrial heartland landscape
Reuters
Global Cities

Municipal Activism: How Cities Stand Up for LGBTQ+ Rights

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Global Insight by Jenna Kaplan

Around the world, cities continue to protect the basic human rights of vulnerable populations in the face of fierce opposition from national governments.

Pride Parade
Robin Worrall
Global Cities

Does Public Space Really Belong to the Public?

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Global Insight by Julia Lane

A collaboration with Chicago Public Art Group brings to life a Council report exploring the racist origins of Chicagoland's public beach policies.

Chicago Public Art Group piece
Julia Lane
Global Cities

Climate Change Could Force 1.2 Billion People to Move by 2050

In the News
Mongabay
Robert Muggah

In a world beset by rising temperatures, climate migration and disaster displacement are quickly becoming the signal 21st century crisis.

Climate migration
Reuters
Global Cities

Smart Cities Don't Cede Autonomy to Tech Giants

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Global Insight by Matt Watson

City leaders must ensure full transparency and public control of data and infrastructure when partnering with tech vendors on smart city solutions.

Smart Cityscape Global Cities

Midwest Moving to Leadership in Sustainable Green Economy

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Global Insight by Coauthors

The post-industrial communities of the Midwest are shaking off their Rust Belt label to emerge as leaders in the blue and green economies.

Milwaukee skyline
Reuters
Global Economy, Trade and Business

Reimagining the Postindustrial Economy

In the News
Postindustrial Media
John Austin

Nonresident Senior Fellow John Austin joins the Postindustrial Podcast to discuss strategies for revitalizing struggling former industrial communities.

Reuters
Global Cities