There’s no shortage of ideas on how cities can transform their infrastructure, yet nearly all cities have limited access to funds and ways of financing such plans. Some even lack the most basic legal and institutional frameworks to facilitate access to finance from the capital markets. So what is the best way to enable the financing and delivery of the critical urban infrastructure needed for them to become cities of the future?
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Our panelists:
Julie Alexander, Director of Urban Development, Siemens Mukhtiar Tanda, Partner, Urban Development, Berwin Leighton Paisner David MacGray, Infrastructure Director, PwC
We will discuss:
+ The new urban dynamic
+ How cities can work with the private sector
+ The importance of vision and leadership
+ Governance and financing
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Nick Aster is the founder of TriplePundit. Prior to launching 3p, Nick worked for Mother Jones magazine, successfully re-launching the magazine's online presence. He worked for TreeHugger.com, managing the technical side of the publication for 3 years, and has also been an active consultant for individuals and companies entering the world of micro-publishing. He also worked for Gawker Media and Moreover Technologies in the early days of blogging. Nick holds an MBA in sustainable management from the Presidio School of Management and graduated with a BA in History from Washington University in St. Louis.