Archive for July, 2010

Closed for summer holidays

Friday, July 23, 2010 17:32 No Comments

The offices of Cluster will be closed for a while for summer holidays. Thank you for visiting, and please have a look around! Happy Holidays to all! Share this:Facebook

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Ethan Zuckerman calling for a wider world

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 13:51 No Comments

Global media thinker, writer, author of the weblog My Heart’s in Accra and co- founder of the revolutionary online community Global Voices Ethan Zuckerman gives a TED talk on the importance of seeking out global information in order to be better able to think about global issues. “The infrastructures of a globalized world lead us [...]

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Community Green: a report on using local spaces to tackle inequality and improve health

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 16:08 6 Comments

A recent report published by CABE, the UK government’s advisor on architecture, urban design and public space, Community Green: using local spaces to tackle inequality and improve health reveals how improving urban green spaces represents an important and cost-effective opportunity for people to transform their local neighbourhoods and can significantly contribute to better health (physical [...]

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Call for Mobility Pilots: the future of biking in Copenhagen

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:22 3 Comments

What: Call for Mobility Pilots for an intelligent and inter-modal transport system Where: Copenhagen Who: Living Labs Global & City of Copenhagen When: Deadline for submissions Aug 31; Results Sept 15; Pilot Start Nov 15 2010 Pilot duration: 1-6 months The City of Copenhagen and Living Labs Global, a non-profit association based in Copenhagen (Denmark) [...]

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The latest ULI report: Leveraging Public Land to Attract Urban Investment

Monday, July 12, 2010 18:05 3 Comments

In view of the financial crisis and the unique challenges facing 21st century society cities are acknowledging the need of governmental assistance and the help of the private sector to foster successful and responsible urban development, innovation and global competitiveness. Forming private/public partnerships requires the interaction and collaboration between key individuals in both sectors; The [...]

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