Center on Global Cities

We're thrilled to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award. The books cover topics from smart city tech to the politics of race and the impacts of the pandemic on cities. Check out the six nominees here: bit.ly/3w7Vbdj

In a new piece in @ForeignAffairs, Nonresident Senior Fellow Simon Curtis and Ian Klaus argue that China's path to geopolitical power runs through the world's cities—and that to push back, the West must invest in urban life. Read the full piece here: brnw.ch/21wEQ1f

What can UK's Labour can learn from the US about industrial strategy? In a new paper, Nonresident Senior Fellow John Austin, Andy Westwood, and Jeffrey Anderson examine recent place-based investments in US heartland regions. Read the piece here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

#ICYMI: You can now watch all seven panel sessions of the 2023 #PritzkerForum on Global Cities on our YouTube channel. Explore deep dive discussions on the promises and pitfalls of #AI and its impact on cities and urban governance. Watch the videos here: tinyurl.com/mr3e2f4v

Ever wonder why quick fixes lead to dead ends? This week on #DeepDish, host @bt_hanson explores "The Slow Lane" with Nonresident Fellow @LLGACities and how strategic thinking can pave the way for sustainable transformation to address global challenges. brnw.ch/21wExSQ

The final session of the 2023 #PritzkerForum on Global Cities starts at 9:15am CT! Our panelists will discuss how global collaboration is essential for ensuring #AI technology adheres to shared ethical standards and principles. Watch the livestream here: bit.ly/3HF9MUB

Join us virtually for the final panel of Day 2 of the #PritzkerForum on Global Cities, where our speakers consider what effective human touchpoints for #AI deployment look like, and why they are important. Watch the livestream here: bit.ly/3HF9MUB

Tune in now for the next session of the #PritzkerForum on Global Cities. Our panel will discuss whether there is a way to leverage #AI technology equitably, to pursue a goal of safety rather than security in our communities. Watch the livestream here: bit.ly/3HF9MUB

Next up at the #PritzkerForum on Global Cities: our panelists will examine how #AI can revolutionize the way cities deliver social services to residents and how to leverage technology to make the process more ethical and efficient. Learn more here: bit.ly/3HF9MUB

Join us for the next #PritzkerForum session beginning at 12:15pm CT! Our panelists will discuss the significant economic and political power gained by cities that develop and manufacture the chips that power #AI. Tune in to the livestream here: bit.ly/3HF9MUB

"You see certain communities, [such as] environmental justice-focused communities, having capacity concerns with deploying AI capabilities. We see that across the board, where the gaps are and where opportunities can be made."

The second session of the #PritzkerForum on Global Cities starts now. Tune in to hear our panelists discuss how AI can assist in the fight to reduce global warming and save lives from climate disasters. Join us for the livestream➡️bit.ly/3HF9MUB

On the challenges of gathering data on the human impacts of urban heat waves: "The temperatures we typically record are outdoor temperatures. The problem is that in recent years indoor heat has become a particular problem for those who can't afford to cool their homes."

@AMashariki @MsHannahMurphy @anshu_seeds "What we're beginning to see is that even small green public space interventions have an impact on climate and community resilience, and in particular with racialized communities that have been disproportionately under-invested with high quality public spaces."

"You see these [top-tier] workers providing AI with examples of how to be productive, and through that it is making their colleagues more productive, but their own productivity hasn’t gone up and their wages aren’t going up."

The livestream of the #PritzkerForum on Global Cities is about to begin! Join us for the first panel as we examine whether there is truth to the common narrative that #AI will lead to job losses for workers across sectors and skill levels. Tune in here: bit.ly/3HF9MUB

"I would say to city leaders, to form those types of [educational] public/private partnerships that allow for information to flow freely; not just on the opportunities but some of the challenges because we need minds who can address those challenges with AI."

"There is an obligation [among government and private sector leaders] to smooth some of the rough edges with AI technology rather than leave surveillance capitalism up to the worker to figure out on their own."

Opening night for the #PritzkerForum on Global Cities starts this evening at 5:30pm! For those unable to make it to Chicago, the livestream programming begins at 9:00am tomorrow. Register for the virtual event and see the agenda and speaker roster here ➡️ bit.ly/3HF9MUB

We're thrilled that Mayor Brandon Johnson will be joining us at the upcoming #PritzkerForum on Global Cities. He will help open the program and welcome our global audience to the incredible city of #Chicago. Learn more about the agenda and speakers here: bit.ly/3HF9MUB

As the digital revolution rapidly transforms global cities, Nonresident Senior Fellow @robmuggah and Carlo Ratti argue that a new vision and set of protocols are needed for cities to leverage the promises of ubiquitous connectivity. Read more ▶️ brnw.ch/21wEjjy