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SmartCitiesWorld News: Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action PlanBass made the announcement at the Donald C Tillman Water Reclamation...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Towards an industrial skills strategy
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Charlie Jeffery Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] If there is a persistent theme in the ambitions of the Labour government elected in 2024, it is growth: growth to...
Combined Authorities (England): Rochdale Development Agency delivers £14.30 return for every £1 invested, report finds
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Manchester's Finest Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] An independent economic impact assessment has found that Rochdale Development Agency is generating £14.30 in local...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Why devolution is critical to delivering the Integrated National Transport Strategy
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Lee Kenny Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The publication of the government’s Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport at the start of April marks a...
Local Economies (UK): Music Venue Trust announces grassroots funding scheme for equipment and soundsystems
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-04-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] UK music charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) has revealed details around its new investment programme, ‘Raise The Standard’, providing...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Digital Dubai launches AI training initiative for the workforce
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Digital Dubai launches AI training initiative for the workforceAeriSkyscrapers Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai lo...
SmartCitiesWorld News: London borough cuts maintenance costs with digital twin
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: London Borough of Harrow; Esri UK. What: Harrow has launched a new digital twin and is using...
Texas Economic Development Blogs | TxEDC: How Texas Is Training the Future of American Industry
Source: Texas Economic Development Blogs | TxEDC Author: Aaron Demerson Date published: 2026-04-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] By Aaron Demerson (TxEDC) Across the country, business leaders are asking the same question: where will the...
City Economies: Houston’s economy is growing faster than nearly every major U.S. city: report
Source: City Economies Author: Ahmed Humble Date published: 2026-04-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Houston Partnership report shows city's economy is growing faster than other nations on average.ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty ImagesA new...