To ensure a steady growth in the world’s cities, one must be constantly looking for new economic models to fuel productivity. This is a key aspect of growth that Smart Cities seek to harness and share with the rest of the world. With us today is someone with first-hand experience on keeping a city on its toes. Dr. Hila Oren is the CEO of the Tel Aviv Foundation, an initiative started by the Mayor’s Office of Tel Aviv, and dedicated to elevating the city’s brand and global positioning. Dr. Oren has worked throughout different initiatives in Tel Aviv, such as the Tel Aviv Centennial program and has led Tel Aviv Global as its CEO. She’s the first woman to be a “thinker in residence” at the Christchurch Foundation and is an adjunct professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University in New York.
The Mayor Who Prioritized Pedestrians Before It Was Cool
