IPPO Cities convened a policy roundtable discussing different approaches for cities to cultivate social capital. The panellists demonstrate across three case studies from London, Liverpool, and Athens showing how measuring and investing in social capital and coordinating and co-creating with volunteers can strengthen urban communities. By Henriette Ruhrmann.
The question of what constitutes ‘good’ city policy and how this can be achieved has been present as an undercurrent throughout much of IPPO Cities' work to date, from discussions on the engagement of stakeholders in shaping policy priorities to reflections on innovative methods of monitoring and reporting on policy outcomes. In this session, we take the opportunity to step back and reflect more on some higher-level questions.
IPPO Cities convened a policy roundtable to explore how city policymakers navigate new demands for the city centre as the core of urban life. The event focused on how city centres’ can become more livable, allow slow mobility within, and preserve their cultural identity while climate-proofing their infrastructure. By Henriette Ruhrmann.
IPPO Cities events bring together policymakers, experts, innovators, and practitioners to share knowledge and best practice about the key issues facing city officials and leaders. Our final event of 2022 tackles the initiatives and interventions that cities can take to encourage and enhance social capital. Our expert panel will provide their insights on mechanisms to promote volunteering, mainstreaming social capital at a strategic level, the benefits of social action, social innovation, and more. What is Social Capital? Although sometimes hard to define, social capital can be understood at a basic level as...
