World Economic Forum to Establish Global Centre for Urban Transformation in Detroit
The center aims to increase public-private collaboration in cities and advance more inclusive and sustainable models for urban development.
The World Economic Forum recently announced plans to establish a new global Centre for Urban Transformation headquartered in Detroit, Mich. The goal of the center is to increase public-private collaboration in cities and advance more inclusive and sustainable models for urban development.
“Around the globe, cities are facing unprecedented challenges from COVID-19 to climate change, exposing deep systemic inequities,” said Jeff Merritt, head of Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum. “As we chart a course towards a more sustainable and equitable future, government cannot carry this burden alone; increased public-private cooperation is essential. Detroit is uniquely positioned to serve as the epicenter for this work—a hub for urban transformation and innovation that the world can look to for guidance and inspiration.”