Full New Cities Summit 2012 Session Summaries

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Speakers Victor d’Allant CEO, Dallant Networks

Leila Janah CEO, Samasource

Kasim Reed Mayor of Atlanta

The Just City Tuesday 15 May, 11:15 - 12:30

Overview The Just City is not a luxury or an option, but a prerequisite for cities that want to be prosperous, sustainable and competitive around the world. This session took the form of an interactive debate, letting people from the audience come onstage and be part of the

Moderator George McCarthy Director, Metropolitan Opportunity Program, Ford Foundation

discussion, bringing their own topics to the debate. The moderator George McCarthy challenged the speakers by questioning each of the case studies illustrated, asking for more details related to the potential of the Just City. What are the main challenges cities are facing in order to create more equity in urban life?

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Key points •

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Link to Yo u t u b e Video of the session


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