Victoria Woodards, City of Tacoma: Equity is investing where there’s less opportunity
Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, is a true advocate for change. A proud Tacoma native and U.S. Army veteran, she champions equity and Anti-Racist systems transformation. From addressing homelessness to supporting youth and families, Mayor Woodards leads with a vision for a more compassionate city. As a founding member of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, […]
Peggy Deamer, Yale: It’s not just art, our buildings and parks affect people’s live
Peggy Deamer is Professor Emerita of Yale School of Architecture and founding member of the Architecture Lobby, an accomplished scholar and prolific author. With an illustrious career that spans academia and advocacy, she’s the editor of ‘Architecture and Capitalism: 1845 to the Present’ and ‘The Architect as Worker: Immaterial Labor, the Creative Class, and the […]
Marta Cudzillo, Poznan Institute of Technology & Eliska Bagjarova, EIT UM: Urban mobility status in the East region
What is the status of urban mobility in the East region? What are the main challenges and how is EIT Urban Mobility supporting them?
Katarina Paoli, Nudgd & Matteo Consonni, EIT UM: Why and how do we invest in start-ups to make cities more liveable?
From the beginning of itsoperations in 2020, EIT Urban Mobility has invested in 80 start-ups that excel in their solutions of urban mobility. One example is Nudgd AB, a Software as a Service Platform using behavioural science to establish climate friendly habits by switching from cars to active mobility and public transportation.
Sven Verstrepen, University of Ghent & Willem-Frederik Metzelaar, EIT UM: Urban mobility status in the West region
What is the status of urban mobility in the West region? What are the main challenges that region is facing and how is EIT Urban Mobility contributing to overcome them?
Inese Andersone, City of Riga & Anders Bengtsson, EIT UM: Urban mobility status in the North region
What is the status of urban mobility in the North of Europe? What are the main challenges innovators and policy makers face?
Shawyn Patterson-Howard, City of Mount Vernon: Diversity makes our community rich
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, the groundbreaking leader of Mount Vernon, is the city’s first Black woman mayor. She champions progressive policies, equity, and transparent governance. Appointed President of the African American Mayor’s Association in 2023, Mayor Shawyn is a dynamic force in community empowerment.
Jaqueline Lu, Helpful Places: Tech is the easy part, the harder part is building public trust
Jaqueline Lu, from Toronto, Canada, is the president and co-founder of Helpful Places, a mission-driven startup dedicated to advancing DTPR—an open-source system-to-people communication standard. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance legibility and foster civic dialogue regarding the use of digital technologies in the built environment. Jaqueline joined us to unravel the transformative potential of DTPR […]
Farrah Khan, City of Irvine: The park as a learning tool
In a historic moment in November 2020, Farrah N. Khan made history by becoming the 23rd Mayor of Irvine. Known for her visionary leadership and commitment to community, Mayor Khan has been at the forefront of shaping the city’s future. In this chat, we delve into her innovative approach to smart city initiatives and her […]
Oleg Polyvinko, Kyiv: A smart journey to safety and electronic democracy
Oleg Polyvinko is the Adviser to the Mayor of Kyiv City on Digitalization. Oleg’s strategic guidance is re-constructing Kyiv into a city where technology meets progress. In this chat, he unveils the city’s digital roadmap and how it’s creating a blueprint for smarter, more connected communities.