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Learning From Cities—— The 2nd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
the 2nd Guangzhou Award, along
different development paths. On the
with associated experts and reporters.
course of exploring the paths to urban
Their in-depth analysis and first-hand
innovation, we can always discover
experience have found their expression
the glory of human characters and
in a variety of case study reports,
the immense power of wisdom. For
which are now compiled into this book
instance, Bristol of the UK paints a
entitled Learning from Cities ——
blueprint of what a smart city can look
The 2nd Guangzhou International
like; Antioquia of Colombia reveals
Award for Urban Innovation . Delving
the meaning of education for life;
deeply into fourteen shortlisted
Christchurch of New Zealand shows
initiatives, this book is designed
the world local people’s resilience
to showcase what global cities can
and wisdom against a natural disaster;
accomplish through innovation and
Hangzhou of China revolutionizes its
creativity and to provide cities and
public transportation model; Dakar of
local governments with invaluable
Senegal achieves win-win situation
inspiration on urban planning,
beween social development and
development and governance.
economic benefits. It is our belief that
Cities around the world present
the lively initiatives listed in this book
distinctive features and follow
will surely inspire us to think more