Norman Foster Foundation

This week, Norman Foster joined Bloomberg, Mike Bloomberg, Patti Harris, and Dean Sarah Whiting from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University to welcome the eighth class of mayors to the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. This yearlong professional management training programme, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard, was established by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard Business School. It is the first of its kind to close the gap in executive development for the public sector. These 39 mayors from around the world band together to learn how to harness innovation and build their cities’ futures for their residents. The Norman Foster Foundation is grateful for the generous patronage of Bloomberg Philanthropies, which focuses on educating the civic leaders of the future as part of the Norman Foster Institute’s Programme on Sustainable Cities. Bloomberg Philanthropies

Curious about the inspiration behind the colorful and iconic logo of the Forum of Mayors designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster? Watch the short video below to find out! 😊 The 2024 Forum of Mayors is on schedule for this September and more than 20 cities have already confirmed to join. Stay tuned for updates and watch this space! 😊 Norman Foster Foundation | United Nations Economic Commission for Europe | Global Cities Hub #UNECE #MayorsAction #ForumofMayors #CitiesSummit #SummiteOfTheFuture

The ‘Health and City’ module of the Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities was held last month at the #NormanFosterInstitute with the support of Bupa. The Scholars attended seminars by: Glyn Richards, Group Sustainability Director, Bupa, London, United Kingdom Dr Arun Thiyagarajan, Managing Director UK’s Health Clinics, Bupa, London, United Kingdom Kevin Austin, Deputy Executive Director, C40 Cities, London, United Kingdom Giselle Sebag, Executive Director, International Society for Urban Health, New York, United States Kathryn Gustafson, Founding Partner, Gustafson Porter Bowman, United Kingdom Shweta Narayan, Global Climate & Health Campaigner at Health Care Without Harm, London, United Kingdom The focus was on fostering the development of healthy cities. This module empowered future urban planners, advance research on health, mobilise stakeholders and utilise cutting-edge technology to create data-driven indicators. Applications for the 2025 Academic Course are now open at https://lnkd.in/dVqZyUZa #NormanFosterInstitute #SustainableCities

Last call to Apply | #NormanFosterInstitute Master's Programme on Sustainable Cities Applications for the 2025 NFI's Master's Programme on Sustainable Cities will close this Saturday, June 15th at 24h00 CEST. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest convenience. The NFI is offering scholars a remarkable opportunity to actively participate in an innovative, hands-on learning experience that combines academic excellence with real-world urban challenges. Scholars will develop skills in leadership, advocacy, communication, presentation, diagramming, mapping and the understanding and interpretation of data. With the use of the NFI Lab’s evidence-based tools and the incorporation of sustainable metrics, scholars will develop, test and simulate local action plans that will improve the quality of life in three pilot cities. With a multidisciplinary approach, students will receive guidance and mentorship from world-class professors, Pritzker-awarded architects, Nobel Prize laureates, cutting-edge technologists and civic leaders. To further foster diversity within its programme, the NFI awards partial and full scholarships to talented applicants in need of financial support, based on merit, distinctive competencies, background and/or academic excellence. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/dVqZyUZa #NormanFosterFoundation #SustainableCities #MastersProgramme #Madrid

#NormanFosterInstitute | Learn more about the visits of scholars to the 2024 Pilot Cities of the Master's Programme on Sustainable Cities at the NFI, presented by Gareth Simons, Head of City Science, Norman Foster Institute (NFI), Madrid, Spain. The 2024 Pilot Cities are Bilbao, San Marino, and Athens, where scholars have had the opportunity to work closely with city leaders and collaborate with the local population to develop their projects. Applications are now open until 15 June for the 2025 academic year. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/dVqZyUZa #Athens #Bilbao #SanMarino

The scholars of the Norman Foster Institute’s Programme on Sustainable Cities are continuing to engage with the three Pilot Cities for 2024: San Marino, Athens, and Bilbao. The team in San Marino is discussing a diverse range of topics from a sustainable perspective. Throughout the week, the scholars are participating in technical meetings with local representatives, site visits, and discussions with community leaders to understand the particular challenges San Marino is facing and to consider appropriate strategies. Stay tuned for more. #SustainableCities #NormanFosterInstitute #NormanFosterFoundation

The scholars of the Norman Foster Institute’s Programme on Sustainable Cities are continuing to engage with the three Pilot Cities for 2024: San Marino, Athens, and Bilbao. The team in San Marino is discussing a diverse range of topics from a sustainable perspective. Throughout the week, the scholars are participating in technical meetings with local representatives, site visits, and discussions with community leaders to understand the particular challenges San Marino is facing and to consider appropriate strategies. Stay tuned for more. #SustainableCities #NormanFosterInstitute #NormanFosterFoundation

Since the start of the Norman Foster Institute's Programme on Sustainable Cities in January, the scholars have partaken in an extensive range of seminars given by renowned experts from around the world. This instruction has been divided into modules consisting of Climate & Natural Environment, Networks & Mobility, Planning & Buildings, Resources & Energy, Culture & the Arts, and Economy & Social Activity. However, we are now entering a new stage of the programme where we translate ideas into action through engaging with the three Pilot Cities for 2024: San Marino, Athens, and Bilbao. This direct engagement with the three Pilot Cities is a very special part of this programme. For the duration of this week, the scholars will engage in activities such as meetings with local representatives, site visits, and discussions with community leaders. Our scholars will ask questions — many questions! — to understand the particular issues facing these cities and to consider the strategies that may be appropriate. The group of scholars working on the city of Bilbao has already held back-to-back meetings with technical experts, who provided a comprehensive social diagnosis of local problems. Additionally, the scholars conducted a youth workshop, which proved highly valuable, yielding significant data on young people’s perceptions of the city and the issues they face. Stay tuned for more. #SustainableCities #NormanFosterInstitute #NormanFosterFoundation #Bilbao Eider Inunciaga Serna

Now Online | The ‘Healthy Cities’ Public Debates, supported by Sanitas and moderated by Catherine Mary Cummings, addressed the significant overlap between healthcare and urban living. It began with keynote presentations and a speaker debate, highlighting the essential role of city leadership in adopting nature-centric and public health policies. The focus then shifted towards practical interventions informed by data-driven research, aimed at rejuvenating the urban built environment with a focus on health and landscaping. This phase explored strategies to enhance ecological balance within urban spaces. With the participation of: - Iñaqui Carnicero, Secretary General for Urban Agenda, Housing and Architecture, Spain - Catherine Mary Cummings, Sustainability Director, Sanitas ELA, Bupa Group, Madrid, Spain - Norman Foster, President, Norman Foster Foundation - Kathryn Gustafson, Founding Partner, Gustafson Porter Bowman, United Kingdom - Yolanda Erburu Arbizu, Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer of Sanitas and Bupa ELA, Sanitas Foundation General Manager, Madrid, Spain - Mark J Nieuwenhuijsen, Research Professor, Director of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative; Head of the Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health Programme, Institute for Global Health, Barcelona, Spain - Giselle Sebag, Executive Director, International Society for Urban Health, United States #NormanFosterFoundation #HealthyCities

Find out what our Scholars have to say about our Programme on Sustainable Cities. The Norman Foster Institute Scholars come from diverse origins and professional backgrounds but come together in Madrid due to their shared commitment to becoming future leaders in making cities more sustainable. Applications are now open until 15 June for the 2025 academic year. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/dVqZyUZa #NormanFosterInstitute #SustainableCities