Harnessing the strengths of universities, promoting cooperation in the fields of education, research, professional development and policy advice towards progressive university-city collaborations on sustainable urban development. Read more...
The Habitat Partner University Initiative-HPUI held its 2nd Global Meeting on May 10-12, 2013 at the University of South Florida's Patel College of Global Sustainability.
In the Researchers Roundtable, the main point for discussion was the feasibility study for the Global Urban Research network. Issues brought up include the need to better define the network’s value added and develop a viable financing plan.
The World Urban Forum exhibition, of which the university exhibition is a part, will showcase some of the world’s premier cities and innovations in urban development.
In this event key components affecting the wealth of cities are explored, including human and social capital and the role of creativity in laying the foundations for wealth generating activities which involve all urban actors.