Karen Lightman - Executive Director, Carnegie Mellon University's Metro 21 SmartCities Institute
On November 29, 2018, the Global Economy and Development Program at Brookings and Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy co-hosted an event with city officials and development experts to explore the value proposition of the SDGs for U.S. cities. Experts explored how the 17 SDGs can help cities tackle local economic, political, and environmental challenges vital to the health and wellbeing of their residents. They debated how U.S. cities can lead and reach the global goals by 2030.
Photo Credit: Paul Morigi
Karen Lightman - Executive Director, Carnegie Mellon University's Metro 21 SmartCities Institute
On November 29, 2018, the Global Economy and Development Program at Brookings and Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy co-hosted an event with city officials and development experts to explore the value proposition of the SDGs for U.S. cities. Experts explored how the 17 SDGs can help cities tackle local economic, political, and environmental challenges vital to the health and wellbeing of their residents. They debated how U.S. cities can lead and reach the global goals by 2030.
Photo Credit: Paul Morigi