"Sidewalks play a crucial role in urban mobility and quality of life" Narae Choi and I conducted an interview with @jonfroehlich to learn more about this great initiative: @projsidewalk https://t.co/ZzGcT3T9y5 via @worldbank
Just kicked off the virtual knowledge exchange program on #SmartCities for #ClimateResilience. Two-day event hosting participants from all around world including Egypt🇪🇬, Jordan🇯🇴, Mongolia🇲🇳, Turkey🇹🇷, Slovakia🇸🇰, South Africa🇿🇦, and Uganda🇺🇬 @WBG_Cities @NLEnterprise
How can #SmartCities ensure they’re inclusive, resilient, sustainable & connected? Get some ideas from our blog, 5 Views: ‘What makes a city smart?’ https://t.co/BMA4DXA8DQ #Cities4All#HealthyCities@IFC_org@WBG_Climate @WBG_Cities
Our @WBG_Cities flagship TDDs - which brought government, academia, NGOs and World Bank staff in a 5day immersion - is going virtual for the first time!
Looking forward to the same excitement and the opportunity to get more voices.
This 👇🏽story from last year’s TDD!
🏞️ Well designed public spaces can play a big role in cities meeting the #GlobalGoals. Our latest publication takes a participatory approach in its guidelines to achieving quality #PublicSpace. Download it for free today ➡️ https://t.co/p58KIA5Ab2
#SDG11
Honored to be part of the KM team lead by you @pkarp24. Always taking the lead on #knowledgesharig and learning, always thinking about how @WBG_Cities can improve #knowledgesharing for development! Cool #FlashMob Team!!! And blue skies ahead @pkarp24 !
Starting Now! @WBG_Cities and @KRIHS 7th Annual Workshop: Experts from two institutions to discuss how to build more livable and sustainable #Cities4All#wb_urbanscapes
Important new @WorldBank report #Indonesia “Time to ACT! Realizing Indonesia’s #urban potential”. The report argues that policy makers need to undertake bold institutional reforms and implement decisive policies @WBG_Cities @WBPubs https://t.co/iRH8zAXI58
Walkable cities create a ripple effect that boosts economies & foster a sense of community.
#UrbanPlanning should consider a mixed land use approach to allow redesigning for people friendly spaces such as parks, cycling lanes and sidewalks.
https://t.co/cH6eMOCLd1
Encouraging tree canopies in public spaces: 🌳🌱🍃
'A 2015 study in Toronto, Canada, concluded an extra 10 street trees in a city block improved health perception comparable to an increase in annual income of $10,000 or being seven years younger.'
https://t.co/ZtezaUwLlm
To #BeatAirPollution we need to address waste.
We need everyone on board, from individuals 🙋🏿♀️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽♂️ to cities 🏙🌇
Here are 2️⃣ things YOU can do for clean air 👇
Learn more: https://t.co/ylBC8JLCfZ
#WorldEnvironmentDay