Cities of the Future
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We are at an inflection point in the climate-energy debate. While old strategies to get a global agreement or implement carbon prices have failed, dramatic progress in energy technologies makes solving global climate change more feasible than ever. But innovative technologies in a gridlocked political system require fresh strategies. Renowned economist Eric Beinhocker and environmental thinker Hal Harvey will discuss new strategies for accelerating change to a cleaner, greener and better model of growth. Hal Harvey, Eric Beinhocker
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After decades of urban depopulation, US cities are experiencing a reversing of that trend, led by millennials, 40 percent of whom say they plan to live their lives in urban settings. But families and empty nesters are moving to the city too, and for the first time since the 1920s, population...
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When planning for the future of a city, where does culture fit alongside other prospective infrastructure needs? What cultural elements are required to ensure that a city remains dynamic and appealing? This panel will explore how cities can leverage investing in arts and culture to secure and...
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