What Works for Cities competition and conference

Posted by on August 26, 2013

Do you have an idea that will spark an urban evolution?

We want to hear from you!

We’re looking for YOUR innovation that will create meaningful, beneficial, and scalable change and the future of What Works for Cities.

Whether you’re an elected official, a professional planner, private-sector employer, or a general urban enthusiast, you’ve probably noted opportunities for cities to conquer a variety of economic challenges. You may even be able to finish this sentence: “This city would be even better if people would just work together to…”

Right now:

• New York City is delivering fresh fruits, veggies, and employment opportunities
• St. Louis is incubating the next generation of socially responsible businesses
• San Francisco is matching manufacturing talent with hiring businesses

These examples of what’s working began as ideas to address particular economic and business development challenges in cities today. But to ensure sustained economic vitality for tomorrow, we must continue to innovate and evolve alongside our cities.

We invite you to submit your idea – your urban innovation – to share what will work for your city. Submissions will be reviewed by an advisory panel and finalists will earn the opportunity to present their ideas live at ICIC’s annual Inner City Economic Summit, taking place in Cleveland on October 23-24, 2013.

Learn more and submit your idea for The Next Urban Innovation.

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1325855/ICIC-Urban-Innovation-Challenge