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John Hoyt is an experienced leader and manager, having built non-profit and for-profit organizations in the U.S., Chile, Brazil, and China. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business from the University of Florida, and recently completed a Masters in International Development from the University of Edinburgh with a dissertation focused on charter cities. John’s passion for development stems from his first-hand experience with urban poor in Latin America as well as life in the mega-cities of Asia.
This blog series will explore the critical role of charter cities in fostering climate-resilient development across the Global South.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people spent more time within their local community due to remote and hybrid working and national and local lockdowns. This led to a re-evaluation of urban design models, including the ’15-minute city’ concept. In October last year, experts, including Matthew McCartney,
Kigali, RwandaNovember 15th, 2023 In a historic move toward sustainable urban development, CPS Live Ltd (CPS) and the Charter Cities Institute (CCI) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on November 15, 2023, at the Africa’s New Cities Summit in Kigali,
Recent research delved into the economic challenges facing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Saudi Arabia, revealing a nuanced perspective. While the outlook for KAEC’s economy appears pessimistic, there’s a glimmer of social optimism regarding the appeal of social liberalism, particularly among the youth. This
Join our research team on an exploration of the key ideas from notable thinkers in political philosophy, economics, political science, urban planning, and other traditions as they relate to charter cities in our Big Thinkers blog series.
Join our research team on an exploration of the key ideas from notable thinkers in political philosophy, economics, political science, urban planning, and other traditions as they relate to charter cities in our Big Thinkers blog series.
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