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Combining horizontal and vertical integration

Data Driven Cities

Big data and open data are buzz concepts in urban governance. But what do they mean? Where is the current good practice? And how can cities get smarter in using both their own data and data sourced elsewhere? This issue is a regular feature for debate on new forms of public sector governance. By Sally Kneeshaw, URBACT Thematic Expert

The case of Urban Food Systems

Against the backdrop of climate change, cities are facing increasing environmental challenges that threaten the quality of life and opportunities that urban environments can offer to their residents. Urban food systems can provide methods to help cities to tackle low carbon and resource efficiency through integrated sustainable urban regeneration.

Communication Channels for the City: Old Formulas Revisited and New Paths

Integrated city branding is not about logos & campaigns, but building up unifying and updated narratives of the contemporary city. That´s in essence the brand concept when applied to cities and places...

What are Integrated Territorial Investments?

On the front line: Food, cities and integrated urban development

When did food become so important? 

In the TV series Mad Men, there’s a great moment set in the early 60s. In this episode, Don Draper—central advertising character—notices that the Beatles seem to be everywhere, even encroaching on the world of advertising. With a puzzled look on his face, he asks his junior staff members, “When did music become so important?”