Bloomberg Cities: Stories from the Field

Taking city-university partnerships to the next level

Better integrating the expertise of local knowledge centers into tangible city solutions is a goal of a recent report from Professor Caroline Nevejan—chief science officer of the city of Amsterdam—and colleagues in similar roles in cities across Europe. The report, which builds on Dr. Nevejan's framework for aligning researchers with city residents and leaders, offers valuable insights for local governments worldwide as they look to harness city knowledge and partnerships to build promising futures for their communities.