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Cities must fight #COVID-19 in three different—and often overlapping—phases:
1. Emergency Phase
2. Early Recovery
3. The New Normal
More from @HeadUNDRR, @SamehNWahba, @MaimunahSharif, and @LaurenSorkin18: https://t.co/gzVlqlKT2T https://t.co/yVh4tUa2Cx

World Bank Climate

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The World Bank has steadily increased support for disaster risk management over the past seven years – from $3.5 billion in 2012 to $4.6 billion in 2019. Learn more: https://t.co/nfKDNj32Jz #SustainableRecovery https://t.co/EUMIb4ui3C

Project for Public Spaces

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We’re excited to tune in to this panel hosted by @RudyBrunerAward next week that features Kimberly Driggins (@Driggs16DC), an esteemed member of our board. Register below! https://t.co/cE1PhJwgfY

Planetizen

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Los Angeles County, El Cajon (California), and Lewisville (Texas) deliver mobile recreation programs to communities lacking in parkland. https://t.co/ZKj5p0y47W

Smart Cities Dive

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The results are significant as residents who live close to roadways are more likely to have issues with health and lung diseases, which have been linked to higher rates of death among those with COVID-19. https://t.co/GoDz24DK9i

Planetizen

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Hudson Companies President David Kramer predicts New York City's allure will endure beyond the pandemic. https://t.co/TBvC4SjPom

Washington Housing Conservancy

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Dive into an excellent recap of @PPS_Placemaking's webinar "Don’t Look Back: Equity and Recovery in Public Space During COVID-19" to better understand what #COVID19 recovery looks like not only economically but from a point of #racialequity. #publicspaces https://t.co/ZyvCaocjhn

Smart Cities Dive

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Columbus, OH joins the number cities increasingly adopting strategies for transit-oriented development. https://t.co/vV86pTAKmv

World Bank Cities

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Urban cable cars 🚡in #SouthAmerica are improving #Accessibility and #Connectivity. Learn more in a new blog: https://t.co/NnLQJ8cT30 https://t.co/MC3G0Aevx1

Urban Land Institute

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Join us for the ULI Virtual Fall Meeting October 13-15. Utilizing a robust new engagement platform, be the first to learn about the latest technology and trends defining real estate during interactive sessions. #ULIFall
Registration opens August 4th.
https://t.co/RRz1mHlZgq https://t.co/5iyeKF6tyL

NewUrbanism

"It’s time to apply the same level of scrutiny to existing highways that we do to projects that expand capacity." - @gweissman at @FrontierGroupUS
All studies to rebuild existing highways should HAVE to consider ‘remove’ as an alternative.
https://t.co/WHqKxGykl7

Urban Design Group

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@SustransScot the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport is looking for a Senior Urban Designer to join their team in Glasgow
More info: https://t.co/UaI5xugYCA
#UDGjobs https://t.co/pwQH3CBkrG

Urban Planning

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The latest Urban Planning! https://t.co/KQfmLt9GvM Thanks to @livegreenordie @mtnlovertoo @_rodahidup

UN-Habitat

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The future is here! The City of Sydney will now be powered using 💯% renewable energy! Two wind farms and solar energy are powering everything from street lights to pools to the historic Town Hall. #ClimateAction #RacetoZero 👉 https://t.co/M1uKjYSbSU

Urban Design Forum

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Forefront Fellow and @NewSchoolTEDC Assistant Director Mike Harrington (@Mrhansudo) discusses the dangers of extreme heat, UDF's recent Turning the Heat report, and reflects on the impacts Chicago's 1995 heat wave.
https://t.co/tY8ODU5LO3

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