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Scottsdale Sister Cities Association

July 2nd, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

President Dwight D. Eisenhower launched a program in 1956 known as the Town Affiliation Association of the United States, more commonly known as Sister Cities International. This movement created a way for local government and everyday citizens to help bring together the many cultures of the world.

Sister City programs are consummated through an agreement, signed by the mayors of each city, as a declaration of the commitment each city has with building long-lasting relationships. Through business, cultural, educational and technical exchanges, lifelong relationships are formed worldwide.

For more information, please visit http://scottsdalesistercities.com

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Tate Modern Past Exhibitions Global Cities

July 1st, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

Global Cities looks at the changing faces of ten dynamic international cities: Cairo, Istanbul, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai, So Paulo, Shanghai and Tokyo. Exploring each city through five thematic lenses speed, size, density, diversity and form the exhibition draws on data originally assembled for the 10th International Architecture Exhibition at the 2006 Venice Biennale.

This unique show presents existing films, videos and photographs by more than 20 artists and architects to offer subjective and intimate interpretations of urban conditions in all ten cities.

For more information, please visit http://www.tate.org.uk

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City of Austin - Central Texas Clean Cities

June 30th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

The Clean Cities Program mission is to advance the nation’s economic, environmental and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that reduce petroleum consumption.

Central Texas Clean Cities is one of more than 80 volunteer coalitions that develop public and private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction.

For more information, please visit http://www.ci.austin.tx.us

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Holiday Forecast: Canadian Cities Index

June 30th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

At The Weather Network there is a common saying that Mother Nature doesnt take a break and neither do they. They are committed to delivering weather information to their consumers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, across all platforms TV, web, desktop and mobile.

And their forecasts go beyond providing Canadians with information to plan their daily activities; The Weather Networks Commercial Services division offers complete weather solutions to market segments such as transportation, energy, municipalities and media.

For more information, please visit http://www.theweathernetwork.com

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ECAD - European Cities Against Drugs

June 29th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

ECAD is Europe’s leading organization promoting a drug free Europe and representing millions of European citizens. Drug dealing and drug abuse cause enormous problems in Europe.

Nations and their citizens are affected by the consequences of drug abuse. ECAD member cities work to develop initiatives and efforts against drug abuse supporting the United Nations Conventions which oppose legalization and promote policies to eradicate drug abuse worldwide. Has your city joined ECAD?

For more information, please visit http://www.ecad.net

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Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

June 28th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

For more than 30 years, the CGMC has united Greater Minnesota cities with similar concerns. It brings city officials and legislators together to discuss the issues confronting greater Minnesota. Through effective lobbying, thorough research, timely communications, and active involvement in the legislative process, the CGMC gives cities an effective voice at the Capitol.

CGMC cities are dedicated to a strong Greater Minnesota. Their mission is to develop viable, progressive communities for businesses and families through strong economic growth and good local government. They support fair property taxes, good land use planning, sensible environmental regulation, a balanced transportation system, and effective economic development tools to meet that goal.

For more information, please visit http://www.greatermncities.org

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solutions twin cities

June 28th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

Local designers, artists, & activists are on the forefront of a tidal wave of change; yet they have no place to gather, socialize, or share their ideas. Solutions is the space for presenting these new ideas & drawing awareness to existing solutions. The core event is a rapid-fire exchange of ideas consisting of short presentations called Solution Sets.

Each presenter is allowed: 20 images x 20 seconds (each) = 6 minutes, 40 seconds This short format keeps presentations concise, generates high levels of interest, & gives many people a chance to present at each event. While the event is local, the conversation will be global; Solutions will broadcast the event through the web in easily digestible idea packages.

For more information, please visit http://solutionstwincities.org

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Cities Ranked and Rated

June 27th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

Cities Ranked & Rated: Your Guide to the Best Places to Live in the U.S. & Canada provides timely facts and unbiased information on over 400 U.S. and 30 Canadian cities in an easy-to-access format.

Whether you’re mulling over the idea of relocating, trying to decide where to start out, or just curious about how your hometown stacks up, you’ll be intrigued by Cities Ranked & Rated. In addition to providing population statistics, each city is ranked on a number of essential factors, many of which are of vital interest in today’s economy.

For more information, please visit http://www.bestplaces.net

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Twin Cities Hot Club (TCHC)

June 27th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

The Twin Cities Hot Club (TCHC) represents Minnesota in the burgeoning revival of gypsy jazz originally popularized by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France.

They recreate not only the famous la pompe (the pump) that distinguishes this romantic brand of acoustic jazz, but also gypsy bossanova, musette, bolero and swing. TCHC perform this timeless deep-rooted music that is physical, and speaks directly to the heart.

For more information, please visit http://www.twincitieshotclub.com

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The Future Cities Project

June 26th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 123 Triad

The Future Cities Project has been set up to critically explore issues around the city. From the urban renaissance to the urban village; from sustainable development to under-development; from density to sprawl; from greenfield to green politics, the Future Cities Project seeks to explore why the terms of the debate - especially around cities - have become so fraught.

They recognise that all questions around “the city” seem to be more intractable and less clear cut than they once were. But does that mean that city questions have become more complex, or have they become less confident to answer them? Architecture has become more about process, than product - evidenced by the fact that they have interminable quangos and debates about the housing shortage and yet, year on year, fewer and fewer homes are built.

For more information, please visit http://www.futurecities.org.uk

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