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The Compact of Mayors3 hrs ago3 min read

Compact Welcomes the First 9 City Commitments from Thailand

Last month, in a concerted effort to reduce carbon emissions throughout Thailand, nine Thai mayors took bold climate action by committing to the Compact of Mayors. The commitments made by mayors across Thailand to reduce…

Human Circle5 hrs ago2 min read

A Comeback

Ever since I learned the meaning of the word “career”, I had always wanted to become an engineer. But somewhere down the lane, I don’t know how…

Amaliawilliams9 hrs ago1 min read

The World Best Food Cities

Every country has its own traditional food and food lovers are always in search of good food. People love to…

sue kim12 hrs ago

SF

H: “So did you love SF? Or just liked it?”

(2 sec of uhhh…)

Me: “I don’t think I love any cities. Even NY. Cities can’t love you back.”

But I think I can live in SF long term if I have a family and job there.

NY will just be a default choice. I like having four seasons.

Leo Hollis20 hrs ago5 min read

In Praise of the Street Corner

In 1969, William H Whyte, the author and former editor of Fortune magazine, started a new job at the New York Planning Commission. Previously, Whyte had made his name in the 1950s with a controversial bestseller, ‘Organisation Man’, which proposed that the conformity of…

Roam Co-Living in The Roam Diaries22 hrs ago8 min read

Great Ecosystems Come From Accidents

One idea we’re fascinated with at Roam Co-Living is about how the right people in the right places at the right times can make entire movements or industries unfold.

Climate Allianceyesterday4 min read

For an IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change

Mayors, city networks and urban stakeholders worldwide call for an IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change during the IPCC 43rd Session on…

The Compact of Mayors in Compact of Mayorsyesterday2 min read

Celebrating the Success of Earth Hour 2016

On Saturday March 19th, during the World Wildlife Fund’s 10th annual Earth Hour event, cities across the globe joined together in turning off their lights to demonstrate the power of united city action against climate change.