Year: 2017

Now is the Time to Build Smarter and More Accessible Cities

Dr. Victor PinedaBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Global Access Expert. Creating @WorldEnabled through transformative research, policy. Fostering innovation & inclusion. Directing @12Bends. Nov 11, 2017 Now is the Time to Build Smarter and More Accessible Cities    High-Level Side Event organized by World Enabled, G3ict, and the UAE and Indian Missions to the United Nations during the United Nations […]

Empowering smart, inclusive cities—today and everyday

By Kathryn Willson, Director, Microsoft CityNext, Worldwide Industry, Microsoft Corporation on October 31, 2017 Filed under Microsoft CityNext Today is World Cities Day, a day designated by the United Nations General Assembly. The theme this year is: innovative governance, open cities—highlighting the role of urbanization as a source of global development and social inclusion. It’s […]

Smart Cities for All Digital Inclusion Maturity Model launch

  PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE: October 31st, 2017 Contact: Luis Artieda, lartieda@smartcities4all.org, +1-571-426-1360 Smart Cities for All Digital Inclusion Maturity Model launch This tool will become the first maturity model targeted specifically at accessibility and inclusion in Smart City programs worldwide  San Francisco and Atlanta – Oct. 31, 2017 – On Tuesday the Global Initiative […]

Smart Cities for All brings focus on Digital Inclusion to Bioneers movement

PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE: October 19th, 2017 Contact: Luis Artieda, lartieda@smartcities4all.org, +1-571-426-1360 Smart Cities for All brings focus on Digital Inclusion to Bioneers movement  Victor Pineda and James Thurston receive award for global activism on behalf of persons with disabilities around the world San Rafael, CA – October 20th: Smart Cities for All, a […]

Mayor de Blasio and Barcelona Mayor Colau Announce Joint Competition to Make Streets Safer and More Accessible for Pedestrians Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

October 5, 2017 Latest cross-Atlantic cooperation builds on Vision Zero commitments, as well as those made in AccessibleNYC, the City’s comprehensive plan to enhance quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities NEW YORK–Mayor Bill de Blasio and Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau today announced a new joint call for innovative solutions to enhance safety at intersections for […]