The Green Dividend was the topic of a major event in Tampa Bay. When civic leaders there learned their region was foregoing serious money with land use and public investment that forces long trips and excessive reliance on cars, it set off a public debate. Read the press coverage below:

Portland… more

We are awaiting transcripts to prepare our summary of the National Meeting conversation. But several memorable statements by discussion leaders stand out for me.

• Those longing for economic and job stability are waiting for Godot. Turbulence is the new normal, and the only logical response is… more

Mark your calendars - CEOs for Cities next National Meeting is tentatively slated for May 13 and 14, 2008. More details to follow.

Cities innovate when people mix and mingle, sharing and combining ideas from different vantage points and traditions. That mixing takes place on shared infrastructures and in shared spaces that bring people together, according to urban innovation expert Charles Leadbeater.

Remixing Cities: Strategy 2.0 explores how co-creation and innovation can transform… more