Inclusion
Baltimore partners with Lyft for free rides to work
Baltimore’s new ‘Let’s Ride to Work’ programme aims to support newly employed residents by providing free rides to and from work for their first four weeks of employment. The initiative is a partnership between the Mayor’s Office of...
Female mayors still face a battle against sexism
It was famously said that Ginger Rogers did everything her dance partner Fred Astaire did but “backwards and in high heels”. It seems the metaphor still holds up for today’s female mayors, although they emphatically wear whatever shoes...
How the next wave of tech hubs can be more inclusive
A new tool aims to help the next generation of tech hubs avoid the common pitfalls associated with rapid change. In a bid to diversify their economies away from legacy industries and to boost resilience, more cities are...
Four European cities to pilot first digital rights framework
Brussels, Dublin, Sofia and Tirana have been selected to pilot the first digital rights governance framework for cities. The framework, developed by the Cities Coalition for Digital Rights, UN-Habitat, UCLG and Eurocities, in partnership with Open Society Foundations,...
Westminster Council introduces multi-service digital card
The London borough of Westminster is rolling out a new digital card which residents will be able to use to access a range of local services. It is understood to be one of the first multi-service digital cards...
5G offers new revenue and equity opportunities for cities, says report
The proliferation of 5G provides cities with an “unprecedented opportunity” to generate new revenue streams and drive digital equity, according to a new report from Guidehouse Insights. However, misinformation about 5G remains a challenge, the analysts say. 5G...
London boroughs form women’s local government network
The London Boroughs Women’s Network has been set up to “amplify the voices of all women” in London local authorities and co-ordinate action towards shared priorities. It is a collaboration between all 32 London boroughs and the City...
US infrastructure upgrades face talent shortage crisis
The US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will bring US$550 billion in new spending over the next five years – but deployment challenges lie ahead, according to a survey from the Deloitte Center for Government Insights. Government and...
Rotterdam redefines resilience with new strategy
Publishing its second resilience strategy, the City of Rotterdam has broadened the scope from climate risks to also increase the focus on economic, social, energy, ecological and digital readiness. Rotterdam, a low-lying port city that is particularly vulnerable...
Liverpool to insist on ‘social value’ in council contracts
Liverpool City Council is set to make changes to the way it designs projects and contracts for suppliers, going beyond financial considerations to ensure agreements deliver economic, social and environmental benefits. This could include requirements for support or...
