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Closing the Digital Divide

An interview with citizen participation expert Adrià Duarte (UCLG), exploring how cities can use digital tools to strengthen local democracy, and put human rights at the centre of digital transformation.

e-sabha app

Connecting Communities with Local Authorities and Government Agencies on a Single Platform.

C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

A bold new experiment in multilevel collaboration

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Climate, Air and Energy Territorial Plan
Grand Lyon, France

Climate, Air and Energy Territorial Plan

A collaborative roadmap for sustainable development
Altépetl program
Mexico City, Mexico

Altépetl program

Altépetl is a social program to support activities aimed at preserving and restoring the ecosystems and agro-ecosystems in Mexico City.
Ekostaden Augustenborg and Bo01 – City of Tomorrow
Malmö, Sweden

Ekostaden Augustenborg and Bo01 – City of Tomorrow

The two projects - a newly built housing area and an upgraded neighbourhood - follow the same environmental and social standards in Malmö
Medellín’s Metrocable
Medellín, Colombia

Medellín’s Metrocable

An integrated and inclusive transport system to reduce marginalization of poor communities.
Torino markets 2.0 – Areas of Commercial Coverage
Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

Torino markets 2.0 – Areas of Commercial Coverage

The city of Torino is implementing an innovative model to avoid the closure of small local markets and promote social cohesion.
The Green Line: Social Development Comprehensive Plan (La Línea Verde)
Aguascalientes City, Mexico

The Green Line: Social Development Comprehensive Plan (La Línea Verde)

The aim of the Línea Verde is to provide public spaces that contribute to enhance community life for more than 300,000 inhabitants living in the poorest area of the city.

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Thomas Kiwus
Berlin, Germany

Thomas Kiwus

Individual | Project Manager / Coach / NEW WORK Enthusiast
Rosario, Argentina

Aurélie Charton

Individual | Engineer
Karin Silvana De Poortere
Bogotá, Colombia

Karin Silvana De Poortere

Individual | Arquitecta, MSc Urban development planning
Salima Bellili
Montréal, Canada

Salima Bellili

Individual | Founder
Mikel Berra Sandin
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Mikel Berra Sandin

Individual | Project Officer, Digital Metropolis
Karim Charef
Greater Montreal, Canada

Karim Charef

Individual | Urban planner, Architect.