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Algorithms and the mountain | Nature <b>Cities</b>
The seamless logic of digital platforms often stumbles upon the stubborn reality of geography. Renhao Yang explores Chongqing’s extreme verticality, and reflects on how traditional labor bridges the gap between flat algorithmic maps and the complex terrain of the mountain city. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options Subscribe to this journal Receive 12 digital issues and online access to articles $119.00 per year only $9.92 per issue Buy this article - Purchase on SpringerLink - Instant access to the full article PDF. USD 39.95 Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout References - Roast, A. Urban Stud. 61, 636–653 (2024). - Cheshmehzangi, A. City Walks in Chongqing (Springer, 2025). Acknowledgements The author was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (42401238). Author information Authors and Affiliations Corresponding author Ethics declarations Competing interests The author declares no competing interests. Rights and permissions About this article Cite this article Yang, R. Algorithms and the mountain. Nat Cities (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44284-026-00468-2 - Published: - Version of record: - DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s44284-026-00468-2
Why the <b>future</b> belongs to wise <b>cities</b>, not just <b>smart</b> ones | The Straits Times
For subscribers Commentary Why the future belongs to wise cities, not just smart ones Smart cities are powered by technology. Wise cities are grounded in human values. Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox For more than two decades, the idea of the smart city has shaped urban policy around the world. The promise was compelling. By harnessing data, sensors, digital platforms and advanced analytics, cities could become more efficient, sustainable and responsive. Traffic congestion could be reduced. Energy consumption could be optimised. Public services could be delivered with greater precision. Urban systems could be monitored in real time and managed with unprecedented sophistication. In many respects, that promise is now reality in many cities. Cities today possess capabilities that would have seemed remarkable only a generation ago. Real-time transport information guides commuters. Digital government services simplify interactions between citizens and the state. Sophisticated modelling tools help planners anticipate future needs. Increasingly, artificial intelligence is being deployed to support decision-making across domains ranging from healthcare to mobility and public safety. Technology has become an integral part of urban life. Yet, as mayors, planners, academics and other city leaders gathered in Singapore recently for the 10th World Cities Summit, an important question arises: is being smart enough? Increasingly, the answer is no. Beyond optimisation The challenges confronting cities have never been merely technical. They are also social, ethical and, increasingly, existential. Climate change demands difficult trade-offs. Artificial intelligence raises questions about fairness and accountability. Ageing populations require new approaches to care and inclusion. Rising inequality threatens social cohesion. Geopolitical uncertainty complicates economic planning. These are not problems that can be solved through optimisation alone. They require wisdom. The “wise city”, a concept with roots in urban scholarship, shifts the focus of urban intelligence from technological optimisation towards human
Riyadh mayor, Tokyo governor discuss cooperation in digital transformation, <b>smart cities</b>
Riyadh mayor, Tokyo governor discuss cooperation in digital transformation, smart cities RIYADH — Mayor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf and Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike held on Wednesday virtual talks on cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two capitals in digital transformation and smart city development. The meeting, attended by Saudi and Japanese officials, included discussions on digital transformation and its applications in urban management, as well as on smart cities, artificial intelligence, and data. The two sides also exchanged views on key challenges and opportunities associated with digital transformation and its role in enhancing urban services and improving the efficiency of city management. Discussions covered opportunities to share knowledge and technical expertise, as well as ways to benefit from leading international experiences in developing municipal services, improving the quality of life, and leveraging advanced technologies to support city operations and enhance services for residents. Both sides underscored the importance of maintaining communication between their teams and exploring opportunities for cooperation to strengthen ties between Riyadh and Tokyo and promote knowledge sharing between the two cities.
Building Information Modeling Market Growth Driven by Autodesk, Bentley Systems & Trimble
The global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market is undergoing a significant transformation as governments, construction firms, infrastructure developers, and technology providers increasingly embrace digital construction methodologies. The growing adoption of BIM platforms from industry leaders such as Autodesk, Bentley Systems, and Trimble is reshaping how buildings and infrastructure assets are planned, designed, constructed, and managed throughout their lifecycle. According to industry projections, the global building information modeling market size was valued at USD 9.03 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 15.42 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.3% during the forecast period. This growth reflects the industry's shift toward data-driven project delivery, enhanced collaboration, sustainability objectives, and improved operational efficiency. As digital twins, cloud-based collaboration, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart city initiatives gain momentum, BIM is becoming a foundational technology for the future of construction and infrastructure management. The construction industry has historically faced challenges related to project delays, budget overruns, fragmented workflows, and communication gaps among stakeholders. BIM addresses these issues by creating intelligent digital representations of physical assets that can be shared and updated in real time. Unlike traditional 2D design processes, BIM enables architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers to collaborate within a centralized digital environment. This integrated approach improves project visualization, clash detection, resource planning, and lifecycle asset management. As urbanization continues and governments invest heavily in transportation networks, smart buildings, renewable energy infrastructure, and public facilities, BIM adoption is becoming increasingly critical to ensuring project efficiency and sustainability. The convergence of BIM with emerging digital technologies is creating substantial growth opportunities across the construction ecosystem. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping organizations automate design optimization, risk assessment, and project scheduling. Cloud-based BIM platforms are enabling distributed teams to collaborate seamlessly regardless of location, improving productivity and reducing errors. Additionally,
Trump roadblock stops Road to Housing Act after it passes Congress | <b>Smart Cities</b> Dive
Dive Brief: - President Donald Trump said today that he will not sign major housing legislation until Congress approves his bill to put new restrictions on voting. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act Tuesday following the Senate’s earlier approval. - The bipartisan housing bill bolsters existing federal assistance such as Community Development Block Grants and the HOME Investment Partnership Program, unlocks new financing tools and eases certain regulatory burdens for localities, municipal groups say. - The housing legislation comes amid subdued national housing activity as local government leaders call housing affordability the most pressing concern for their communities. Dive Insight: Trump, who previously has called for increased housing production, was largely expected to sign the bill before this morning’s political maneuver. Today he said on social media the bill was “of minor importance” compared with lower interest rates and other national issues such as the SAVE America Act. That bill would add new proof of citizenship requirements for voters in the U.S. and mandate a photo ID to cast a ballot. Republicans in Congress consider the voting legislation a longshot, NBC News reported. The Road to Housing legislation is the largest housing package to make its way through Congress in more than 35 years, Senate bill co-sponsor Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said Monday. Warren is the ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. The bill, nearly a year in the making, has been championed by municipal groups as a much-needed key to unlock more housing at the local level. “It will provide dozens of new resources, incentives and federal regulatory relief to spur the development of more attainable housing,” National League of Cities President Kevin Kramer said in a statement, lauding the bill’s passage in Congress. Kramer is a Louisville,
Climate migration is coming. Cincinnati wants to shape its effects. | <b>Smart Cities</b> Dive
When Intel announced it was investing $28 billion to build two chip factories in Licking County, Ohio, two hours north of his city, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval took note. The mega-complex would surely be an economic boon for his state, but Pureval was most impressed by why the tech giant chose to build in the Ohio River Valley. “Two of the big reasons they chose that location were, number one, its access to fresh water, and number two, our climate resiliency — the fact that we’re impacted by climate change, but we’re not seeing the droughts, the wildfires and the hurricanes that a lot of other places are seeing,” Pureval told Smart Cities Dive. “Once a large investment like that was made with those considerations in mind, it became real for me to say that if private companies are making such a potentially risky bet on our region, that could be a harbinger for things to come.” Oliver Kroner, the director of Cincinnati’s Office of Environment and Sustainability, had been thinking about the city’s climate appeal since 2018, when he saw a map of the Hurricane Katrina diaspora showing that thousands of people had relocated from New Orleans to Cincinnati after the catastrophic storm. “It’s really hard to say the singular reason anyone moves or relocates,” he said. “But there are more and more and more people who I meet every day who came here either because they were forced away from their previous home due to a climate-related event or they considered climate resilience when they relocated.” With Pureval’s support and backing, the Cincinnati OES last month released the city’s Climate Migration Readiness Plan, which Kroner believes is the nation’s first municipal guide to preparing for climate refugees. Citing data showing that climate migration and broader domestic relocation trends
On-route electric bus chargers coming to Alexandria, Virginia | <b>Smart Cities</b> Dive
Dive Brief: - Alexandria, Virginia, broke ground Tuesday on two high-speed electric chargers that will recharge the city’s electric transit buses en route, avoiding trips back to the depot during the day. - The 360-kilowatt overhead chargers can help extend vehicle range, improve fleet utilization and reduce service interruptions, according to an Alexandria Transit Company news release. - The project supports the city’s and its transit system’s goals to transition the bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles. To date, 16 battery-electric buses are in service, with 20 more funded and in the procurement process, per the release. Dive Insight: Cities throughout the U.S. continue to add zero-emission transit buses to their fleets, according to Calstart, a national clean transportation advocacy group. As of July 2025, more than 8,000 full-size zero-emission buses have been funded, ordered, delivered or are on the road nationwide, a 16% increase over last year’s count, the organization said in its annual report. “This project reflects years of planning and collaboration to support our transition to an all-electric fleet,” Alexandria Transit Company General Manager and CEO Josh Baker said in a statement. “As the first on-route electric bus chargers in Northern Virginia and the DC region, this is a monumental step toward a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable transit system.” The transit system, known as DASH, operates fare-free. The chargers will be installed at the West Alexandria Transit Center, where the buses can be charged while drivers take short breaks, according to The Alexandria Brief. “By investing in electric transportation infrastructure, we are expanding mobility options, reducing emissions, and creating stronger connections between residents, jobs, housing, and services,” Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins said in a statement.
Urban Andhra-2030 charts roadmap for <b>sustainable cities</b>
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Vijayawada, in association with the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department, organised a conference titled ‘Urban Andhra-2030’ on the theme ‘Designing Future-Ready, Sustainable and Resilient Cities’ on Wednesday. Addressing the conference, Principal Secretary (MA&UD) S. Suresh Kumar outlined the Andhra Pradesh government’s vision of creating liveable, sustainable and investment-friendly cities. He said urban development was not merely about expanding city boundaries but about building high-quality urban environments supported by robust infrastructure and efficient governance. Mr. Suresh Kumar highlighted key reforms introduced by the government, including the reduction of the minimum layout road width requirement from 12 to 9 metres, revision of the high-rise building threshold from 18 to 24 metres, rationalisation of setbacks, and provisions for podium parking, skywalks and sky parks. He also detailed several ongoing initiatives, such as the preparation of GIS-based master plans for all 123 Urban Local Bodies, creation of a statewide digital property registry, development of an online Transferable Development Rights (TDR) trading platform, implementation of the Puramitra citizen grievance management system, and smart municipal governance dashboards. Suggesting a collaborative approach to urban planning, Mr. Suresh Kumar proposed the formation of a multidisciplinary Urban Advisory Task Force comprising experts from industry, academia and professional institutions to support the government in shaping future urban policies. APCRDA Additional Commissioner K. Karthik said Amaravati had been planned to accommodate a projected population of 3.5 million and generate 1.5 million jobs by 2050. He highlighted key planning features, including extensive blue-green infrastructure, integrated mobility systems, underground utility corridors, district cooling systems, flood mitigation measures and non-motorised transport networks. Former HUDCO Chairman and Managing Director V. Suresh said Andhra Pradesh’s urban future should be built on the twin pillars of sustainability and resilience, and stressed the need for integrated planning and climate-resilient infrastructure.
<b>Future Cities</b> in Focus: iNUPC 2026 Strengthens UTM's Role in Shaping Sustainable Urban Futures
📝 Summary Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully hosted the 3rd International Urban Planning Conference (iNUPC) 2026, bringing together experts to discuss strategies for building sustainable and resilient cities in Southeast Asia. The conference featured expert sharing sessions, industry forums, and research showcases, emphasizing the importance of smart infrastructure, integrated urban systems, and adaptive planning approaches. The event strengthened UTM’s collaborations with government agencies, professional bodies, industry partners, and international universities, contributing to the university’s commitment to producing future planners equipped to address complex urban issues. JOHOR BAHRU, June 15 — Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully hosted the 3rd International Urban Planning Conference (iNUPC) 2026, bringing together urban planning professionals, academics, government agencies, industry representatives and students to discuss strategies for building sustainable and resilient cities across Southeast Asia. The conference was organised by students enrolled in the SBEW4293 Conference Planning course under the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU), UTM. Held under the theme “Future-Proofing Cities in Southeast Asia through Sustainable and Adaptive Urban Growth,” the conference provided a platform for knowledge exchange on emerging urban challenges, including climate resilience, smart city development, sustainable mobility and inclusive urban growth. The conference was further structured around six important sub-themes: Pathways to Net Zero and Climate-Resilient Futures, Smart Connectivity and Next-Generation Mobility, Cultural and Heritage Inclusion for Future Tourism, Human-Centric Urbanism and Community Well-Being, Equitable Housing and Inclusive Urban Regeneration, and Rural Empowerment and Regional Development. The conference attracted 406 participants, comprising planners, academics, students, government officers and industry practitioners from Malaysia, Indonesia, Macau SAR and the Philippines. The strong participation reflects the growing importance of collaborative approaches in addressing contemporary urban challenges and advancing sustainable development agendas in the region. The programme began with the welcoming speech delivered by Program Director of the 3rd
Private 5G Network Market to reach USD 150.66 billion by 2033, As Enterprise AI Adoption ...
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Egypt's <b>smart city</b> ambitions now run through real estate developers
Egypt’s smart city buildout is moving from the master plan to the operating test. The Madbouly government has spent years laying the groundwork for 38 new smart cities across 530k feddans, with room for 30 mn people and a planned investment bill of up to EGP 700 bn. Around 70% of the bill is being carried by the state to build central networks and core utilities, while private developers are financing the remaining 30% through residential and commercial development. But the projects’ success will not be decided by state infrastructure alone. It will come down to whether developers can turn those backbone networks into communities that actually work for residents, tenants, and businesses. These outcomes are now being tested in real time. Developers are becoming one of tech’s biggest B2B customers. Real estate companies are no longer treating tech as an add-on. It is becoming a core value driver. That shift is pushing developers to sign large-scale partnerships with tech and telecom players to turn projects into fully connected digital communities, Orange Egypt CEO Hisham Mahran tells EnterpriseAM. That is already playing out in the New Capital and East Cairo, where developers are racing to bake cloud infrastructure and IoT into their projects. Talaat Moustafa Group’s cloud applications for Noor City — developed with Huawei — are not just about city management, they are meant to support economic activity and deliver better services to residents and businesses, Mohamed Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO of Talaat Moustafa Group’s The Spine, said. Madinet Masr is taking a similar route: CEO Abdallah Sallam said its partnership with Telecom Egypt to provide integrated telecom and smart city services is designed to create more sustainable, connected communities across its residential and commercial units. The same logic now applies beyond flagship new cities. A strong tech partner
Private 5G Network Market to reach USD 150.66 billion by 2033, As Enterprise AI Adoption ...
Private Wireless Infrastructure Becomes Strategic Priority for Digital-First Enterprises Worldwide, emerging as the Backbone of Smart Factories, Autonomous Operations, and Real-Time Intelligence SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global private 5G network market is entering a period of unprecedented expansion as enterprises across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, utilities, mining, and smart city ecosystems increasingly invest in dedicated wireless infrastructure to support next-generation digital operations. According to recent industry analysis by Grand View Research, the global private 5G network market was valued at USD 3.89 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 150.66 billion by 2033, registering a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 58.9% during the forecast period. The market is expected to grow from USD 5.88 billion in 2026 as enterprise demand for secure, high-performance connectivity continues to accelerate. Private 5G networks are emerging as a foundational technology for organizations seeking greater control over connectivity, cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and real-time data processing. Unlike public cellular networks, private 5G deployments provide dedicated spectrum resources, enhanced reliability, and ultra-low latency capabilities tailored to enterprise-specific requirements. Enterprise Connectivity Requirements Drive Market Expansion The rapid proliferation of connected devices, industrial automation systems, artificial intelligence applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments is creating unprecedented demand for resilient and scalable communication infrastructure. As enterprises continue to modernize operations, traditional connectivity technologies are increasingly being supplemented by private 5G architectures capable of supporting mission-critical workloads. Organizations are leveraging private 5G environments to enable autonomous systems, machine-to-machine communications, predictive maintenance platforms, remote monitoring applications, and advanced analytics capabilities. These networks provide the performance needed to support real-time decision-making while maintaining stringent security and compliance requirements. Growing concerns around network congestion, data privacy, and operational continuity are further strengthening the business case for private wireless infrastructure. As a result, enterprises are increasingly viewing
<b>Sustainable</b> Development Goals: MEPs alarmed by $4 trillion investment gap
Sustainable Development Goals: MEPs alarmed at $4 trillion investment gap Brussels, 23 June 2026 - Global community seriously off-track on efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 - Next multiannual financial framework must align with 2030 Agenda - EU leadership is needed, particularly following suspension of US aid funding The committees on Development and on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety adopted a report on the implementation and delivery of the SDGs ahead of the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum. Adopted in a joint meeting of the two committees by 66 votes in favour, 17 against, and 7 abstentions, the report – once adopted in plenary – will form the basis of the European Parliament’s position ahead of the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum set to take place in New York from 7-15 July. In it, MEPs acknowledge that despite efforts made since the introduction of the SDGs in 2015, the global community is severely off track in its efforts to achieve their targets by the 2030 deadline. They are alarmed by the annual investment gap of approximately $4 trillion in funding needed to achieve the SDGs, a gap exacerbated by declining official development assistance (ODA) levels across the world. They want the EU and member states to honour their development aid commitments and to reinforce their leadership role to deliver the SDGs and secure adequate and sustained funding for their achievement by filling the huge financing gap, including that left by the suspension of most USAID funding under the current US administration. Additional EU funding needed MEPs argue that the EU should support its efforts to achieve the SDGs through ambitious financial commitments in the EU’s next long-term budget covering the period 2028-2034. In particular, MEPs want the EU and member states to provide additional financing
UN secretary general urges AI giants to disclose environmental impact | ESG Dive
Dive Brief: - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres proposed a framework for artificial intelligence companies to disclose their impacts as part of the UN’s plan for global energy independence. - In a London Climate Action Week keynote on Tuesday, Guterres called on “every major AI company” to measure and publicly disclose their full environmental footprint, including emissions, water and land usage. The UN chief also called on AI companies to commit to powering every data center with renewable energy by 2030. - “No more hidden costs. No more shifting the burden onto those least able to bear it,” Guterres said, according to the UN transcript. “It is time to come clean. If AI is to help build a better future, it must be honest about what it costs us now.” Dive Insight: Guterres issued the call for AI companies to disclose their environmental impacts and commit to powering data centers with renewables as part of a seven-point plan for energy independence. In the United States, data center electricity consumption is projected to grow 300% over the next 10 years and account for “38% of net electricity consumption through 2037,” according to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Guterres said that, globally, AI has the potential by 2030 to use more power than “all but five countries” and “enough water to meet the basic needs of all 1.3 billion residents of sub‑Saharan Africa for an entire year.” “As demand for energy continues to rise, we must confront one of its fastest growing sources: AI data centers,” Guterres said. “Artificial intelligence can accelerate climate solutions. It can help cure disease, transform education, and enable humanity to tackle challenges once thought beyond our reach. We must harness that potential.” “But AI is also hungry for land, water and power,” he added. The UN’s secretary
Dublin unveils strategy for responsible AI adoption
Dublin unveils strategy for responsible AI adoption 23 June 2026 by Jonathan Andrews As Ireland’s capital city prepares to launch its AI strategy, Jonathan Andrews spoke to Jamie Cudden, Executive Manager for Corporate Services & Transformation with Dublin City Council, a founder member of the City Innovation Network Dublin City Council has established what it describes as Ireland’s first Generative AI Lab dedicated to local government, creating a structured environment where staff can test artificial intelligence tools, develop practical use cases and build organisational capability before wider deployment across council services. Through a combination of formal oversight groups, mandatory staff training and controlled experimentation, Dublin is seeking to balance innovation with public trust, transparency and compliance as AI becomes increasingly embedded in local government operations. An AI strategy for Dublin City Council is scheduled for publication in the third quarter of 2026 and will set out the organisation’s vision and principles for deploying and scaling AI. Jamie Cudden, Executive Manager, Corporate Services & Transformation, Dublin City Council, says the objective is to realise the benefits of AI while ensuring strong governance and accountability. “We are focusing on human oversight, transparency, privacy, fairness, accountability and security from the outset, rather than treating governance as something added later,” he says. Building governance before scale Dublin City Council has introduced a two-tier governance structure to oversee AI adoption across the organisation. An AI Governance Group provides strategic oversight and decision-making around policy, acceptable use, organisational readiness and priority use cases. Alongside it, an AI Technical Group focuses on implementation matters including infrastructure, tool assessment, permissions, security, cyber risk, technical evaluation and support for pilots and use cases. The groups bring together representatives from IT, Digital, Legal, Data, HR, Corporate Services and Transformation. “Coordination happens across business, innovation, information systems, data protection and cybersecurity
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MP CM Mohan Yadav's office rejects report on family's land purchases
Pak's Rafale loss claims busted again, document shows all 36 in service; more A recent Indian Air Force (IAF) document has again contradicted Pakistan's claims that India lost multiple Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. According to an Air Headquarters Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in June, the IAF has sought bids for a five-month bridge support package covering all 36 Rafale aircraft currently in service. The document, accessed by media reports, pertains to the entire fleet of 36 Rafale jets acquired by India from France under the government-to-government deal signed in 2016. The reference to all 36 aircraft has been cited as evidence against claims that any of the fighters were lost during the operation.
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Leveraging LED lighting's decorative versatility to create facility value | Facilities Dive
Dive Brief: - The versatility of LED lighting gives property owners a value-creating lever they can pull if they make the investment, architectural lighting company Color Kinetics says in a report. - Philadelphia invested $6.85 million in 2024 to install more than 200 color-changing floodlights outside the city’s 123-year-old City Hall to turn the building into a canvas for expressing what’s happening in the city. This “real-time civic platform,” Color Kinetics says in the report, “enables the City of Philadelphia to respond to events, causes and celebrations through lighting.” Some $12 million in economic value can be traced to the project, the report claims. - The report showcases three other lighting projects that together have generated roughly $10 million in economic value by turning the built environment into a focal point that attracts additional investment. “Public lighting,” the report says, can “contribute to tourism, economic development, community pride, and urban revitalization.” Dive Insight: Since facility managers started leveraging the technology to reduce energy costs in the early 2000s, LED lighting has grown into the second most common type of lighting in commercial buildings, behind fluorescent bulbs, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Forty-four percent of U.S. commercial buildings used LED lighting between 2012 and 2018, compared to 68% which had standard fluorescent bulbs in that time, EIA says. In its report, Color Kinetics says the programmable nature of the technology makes LED lighting a kind of media that can be deployed creatively to give a dynamic quality to the built environment, leading to projects that have “economic, cultural and social impact.” In West Sacramento, California, private developer and property manager Fulcrum Property partnered with the city in 2017 to build an open-air multi-use space called The Barn that helped generate economic interest in what was a neglected industrial part