Urbanization platform for Latin America

On July 18 and 19, John Norquist participated in the Urbanization Knowledge Platform for Latin America launch event in Bogota, Colombia. Sponsored by the World Bank and created by Fedesarrollo, one of Latin America’s foremost economic think tanks, the Knowledge Platform aims to help consolidate policy-making lessons from the region’s urbanization process while addressing productivity growth and the reinvention of spaces, inclusiveness and poverty reduction, stronger governments, and sustainable urban growth.

Colleagues from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Mexico attended the event. In addition, Edward Glaeser presented on his recent bestseller Triumph of the City, and Robert Yaro spoke about New York and New Jersey’s vision for planning. Norquist focused on smart growth practices relevant to Latin America and encouraged public policy as a means to promote new urban practices.