May 07 2014
Press Releases
Johannesburg—Intel believes that when girls and women are connected to the world through technology, they are connected to a world of opportunity. However, according to the Women and the Web …
May 02 2014
Perspective
This post originally appeared on LivingCities. In the wake of the Great Recession, thought leaders, policymakers, activists and everyday citizens around the world are wondering about our future. In countless discussions …
Apr 23 2014
Press Releases
NEW YORK—The Dutch Government and The Rockefeller Foundation announced on Thursday, April 23, their pledge of funding support to WorldFish and the Earth Observatory of Singapore to produce a road …
Apr 23 2014
Perspective
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54 percent of Millennial respondents would consider moving if another city had more and better transit options. SHARE THIS
47 percent of Millennials would give up their cars if their city had robust public …
Apr 22 2014
Press Releases
NEW YORK—A large majority of Millennials want access to better transit options and the ability to be less reliant on a car, according to a new survey of Millennials in …
Apr 22 2014
Perspective
A version of this post originally appeared on 100 Resilient Cities. Green cities are resilient cities. We asked the 100 Resilient Cities community to share what their cities need to increase …
Apr 16 2014
Perspective
A version of this post also appeared on 100 Resilient Cities and The Guardian. Several weeks ago, a mudslide devastated the community of Oso in Washington. Days later, down the coast, …
Apr 15 2014
Perspective
Over the last decade, the main driver of economic progress across the African continent has arguably not been Official Development Assistance flows, but growth underpinned by private sector activity. This …
Apr 11 2014
Perspective
Last Thursday, Rebuild by Design’s ten teams presented their final Design Proposals to build resilience in communities across the Sandy-affected region. The proposals are as ambitious as they are innovative, …
Apr 11 2014
Speeches
Good morning. Thank you for that kind introduction. What a week. The flow of ideas and thinking has been inspiring and energizing. But our work isn't done yet. And I am …