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Weekly Placemaking Round-Up | May 8 - 14, 2017 - Project for Public Spaces

Here is the latest issue this new weekly roundup of news, ideas, opportunities, and more - a curated list of content for placemakers by placemakers - from the Project for Public Spaces.

NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - Digest, Vol 78, Issue 2

In this issue we feature 7 current papers on the theme of social capital:

Explore the next frontier of sustainable innovation

For the past five years, we have been sourcing and showcasing sustainable solutions in our Sustainia100 and Global Opportunity Report publications. Now we are taking the solutions and inspiration to the next level:

Middlesex University - best practice case studies for university engagement

I'm pleased to let you know a UALL Member, Middlesex University, the Institute for Work Based Learning, has been chosen by the European Commission as one of the top 50 good practice case studies throughout Europe and beyond. Please see featured below the report from Middlesex.

You talk, we'll listen. Bridging Divides at OECD Forum 2017

An upcomong event which will be of interest to followers of the Learning Cities Networks Addressing Disadvantage to Build Inclusive Learning Cities network: The OECD Forum 2017 will place a central emphasis on the need for policies winning back the confidence of those who feel left behind, fearful of the impact of globalisation, increasing migration flows, and the unprecedented speed of technological development. How can we bridge divides to build more inclusive societies?

 

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