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News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
SmartCitiesWorld News: Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive cityMayor Sim said the strategy will help ensure that...
Supercool Ltd: The Great North Partnership could help unlock billions, says IPPR North
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Maeve Schaffer Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The leading think tank in the north of England says The Great North partnership and government should act collaboratively to establish...
Local Economies (UK): The role of The Great North in delivering pan-northern investment
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Abi Hynes Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK’s economic success relies on northern growth. The Great North represents an economy of 16 million people and an economy larger...
Regional Economies: While elites debate geopolitics, Americans are rethinking college in the search for economic mobility
Source: Regional Economies Author: Ed Mitzen Date published: 2026-02-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At the Davos World Economic Forum, the most powerful government leaders and tech billionaires gathered for their annual open discussion...
Local Economies (UK): UK names Barnsley as first Tech Town to see whether AI can fix… well, anything
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] AI-pocalypse Barnsley, a town in South Yorkshire, England, best known for coal mining and glassmaking, is being thrust into the...
wri.org news and views: Inside Colombia’s New 2035 Climate Plan: What You Need to Know
Source: wri.org news and views Author: alicia.cypress@wri.org Date published: 2026-02-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Inside Colombia’s New 2035 Climate Plan: What You Need to Know alicia.cypress… Mon, 02/02/2026 - 08:20 The center of...
SmartCitiesWorld News: British Columbia launches competitive process for clean power
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: British Columbia; BC Hydro. What: British Columbia and BC Hydro have announced a competitive...
Regional Economies: Another ₹2,200 crore goes to NCRTC for cleaner, faster mode of public transport
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Union Budget has allocated ₹2,200 crore to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), around 25 per cent lower than the...
SmartCitiesWorld News: G7 recognises role of cities and regions
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The French city of Nancy will host the International Mayors’ Summit in June 2026The G7 Urban7 group will provide a...
City Economies: Budget 2026: REIT push, land acquisition relief and city-led growth boost real estate sector
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] File photoNEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, announced a series of policy...
Regional Economies: Norway EV Push Nears 100 Percent: What’s Next?
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] More than 97 percent of the new cars Norwegians registered in November 2025 were electric, almost reaching the country’s goal of 100...
Combined Authorities (England): Second international firm chooses Liverpool for its European HQ
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A second major international company has chosen the city of Liverpool for its first European headquarters. On Thursday, it was...