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Urban Practices Sharing Platforms Reimagining Urban Development Through Collaboration

Jordi Vaquer

Moderator

date November 7, 2024 | 13:00 - 14:30
place
Multipurpose room 18
organization
Metropolis
country
Spain
language
English
Reference: 
NE 18-07

Summary

The Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI) and Metropolis invite you to a networking session at WUF 12. This session presents a unique opportunity to explore the transformative potential of collaborative knowledge sharing in advancing inclusive and resilient urban development on a global scale.
This session will explore the future of urban development through a game-changing approach: Urban practices sharing platforms. Cities can flourish through the exchange of successful practices, fostering inspiration and forging new partnerships. This session will introduce groundbreaking sharing platforms that provide comprehensive solutions in sustainability, resilience and equity, readily accessible to all.
The session will delve into critical questions through a series of presentations and discussions, including:
*How can these platforms foster deeper collaboration and city-to-city connections? Can these platforms be leveraged for more meaningful community engagement?
*How can networks and urban practices sharing platforms enable the replicability and scalability of city solutions? How can we measure their impact?
*How can platforms advocate for international best practices and influence policy changes?
*What future advancements can further amplify the positive impact of these platforms?

Event format

The session starts with a panel discussion featuring concrete examples and policies from leading urban practices sharing platform representatives. This will be followed by an open discussion with the audience to explore innovations and community collaboration. A dedicated closed roundtable discussion (30 minutes) will be held for platform representatives to explore collaboration opportunities.

With the participation of:
- The Guangzhou Award
- Connective Cities
- USE-platform
- The Arab Urban Development Institute
- Metropolis

Don't miss this opportunity to discover a wealth of practical solutions from cities all over the world and connect with a global community of changemakers.

Objectives

Discuss how sharing platforms can advocate for international best practices and influence policy changes, contributing to more effective urban governance and decision-making processes.

Create a space for urbanists, local and metropolitan authority leaders, researchers, and engaged individuals to share innovative approaches and successful practices in urban development.

Use sharing platforms to foster deeper collaboration and connections between cities, enabling the exchange of ideas, experiences, and solutions.

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Nicholas You
Executive Director, Guangzhou Institute for Urban Innovation
Guangzhou Institute for Urban Innovation
Mr. Jihad Farah
Director of the Urban Policy Research Program
The Arab Urban Development Institute
Mr. Kai Wegner
Governing Mayor
City of Berlin