building cities: @ccidotcity
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Amazing
Jun 4
The key finding of the report is that energy transition alone will not suffice.
We need to combine it with "sufficiency" to stay within 2 degrees. This includes labour hour reductions, growth caps in rich countries, less material consumption, and changes in food habits.
Community note
This report uses a ~4.8°C baseline. In May 2026, the U.N. climate panel officially retired this scenario (RCP8.5) as "implausible." Updated projection: ~3.5°C. Sources: NYT & Washington Post, May 2026.
nytimes.com/2026/05/26/cli…
washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…
lemonde.fr/en/environment…
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Apr 29
Apparently it is @Iberia policy to kick paying customers off flights if they overbook instead of offering compensation for those willing to rebook
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Apr 23
Seems relevant
17 Jan 2025
New from @MarkLutter and I in @palladiummag:
Urban mismanagement and burdensome regulation are twin killers for American innovation. New cities built on federal land can spark an economic renaissance.
It's time to build the Presidio Freedom City.
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Apr 23
The Presidio Trust board was recently fired. I trust @realDonaldTrump @JDVance have read this article about how to develop it
palladiummag.com/2025/01/17/…
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Apr 17
Great to see SEZ-based investments become a key American foreign policy tool.
The Philippines also has a unique history in this space. Starting in the 1990s at Subic Bay, and now at former Clark Air Base, they've successfully transformed two former US bases into thriving SEZs.
Today we announced plans for a historic 4,000-acre Economic Security Zone in the Philippines—the first AI-native investment acceleration hub under Pax Silica. This purpose-built platform will secure inputs vital to American supply chains and transform how allies manufacture together.
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At the 28th Annual @HarvardHBS Africa Business Conference, @MarkLutter spoke on affordable housing.
The key takeaway: simplify zoning and land use codes while partnering with the private sector for infrastructure delivery.
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Mar 28
Freedom of movement in the ocean is over
Mar 28
Thailand has reached a deal with Iran to allow Thai tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. “An agreement has been reached to allow Thai oil tankers to transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz," Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at a press conference, according to @AFP
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Kazakhstan is advancing plans for Alatau, a $20B “city of the future” near Almaty, master-planned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It will ease congestion, boost trade along the Middle Corridor, and become a smart hub for business and innovation by 2050.
timesca.com/alatau-inside-ka…
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Mar 24
Looking forward to speaking at the African Business Conference at Harvard Business School
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Mar 22
Ukraine and Iran offer two different possibilities for the future of warfare
Ukraine: trench warfare with drones
Iran: decapitation strike followed by missiling/droning all regional targets in range
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For those interested in developing a new aesthetic for the Swahili Coast, we've got a fellowship for you!
zanzalu.org/residencies/swah…
27 Dec 2025
A Call for New Aesthetics: newaesthetics.art/
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Mar 14
Silicon Valley's culture makes it somewhat uniquely poor at governing
- Memetic: SF chases the new big thing, governing requires longer term planning, execution, and stability
- Growth: Governing is a low margin industry, SF focuses on growth over effective execution
-Openness: Politics is a zero sum game, high openness people will get taken advantage of
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Mar 14
The war in Iran is pretty dumb. However, it's interesting to see Trumps negotiation strategy given the current state of the conflict. Hopefully the off ramp works!
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Mar 12
It's crazy that LA has perfect weather and is designed to minimize your experience of it
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📢 The #NewCitiesSummit is coming to Johannesburg.
This December, 600 leaders from across government, investment, and development will gather at @WaterfallCityZA to focus on the business of building cities.
More details coming soon.
In the meantime, read our press release: chartercitiesinstitute.org/p…
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Is Africa finally “in the development game”?
Bestselling author @JoeStudwell joins @MarkLutter on the Charter Cities Podcast to break down How Africa Works and the forces reshaping Africa’s economic future.
One of our favorite conversations yet! 👇
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Mar 6
RT @CCIdotCity: This is not how we planned to officially announce the 2026 New Cities Summit, but … a brief 🧵
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