Alexa, play "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang. 😎 Can you guess why April is our favorite month? Not only is it our two-year anniversary but it's also #EarthMonth! 💚 This intersectionality is so symbolic of the synergy we strive to create between 🌎 and urban communities. (1/4)

I'm going to mint rn!! @CiprDomko @0xClaude @wafintel @JoSanKu @NeelGanu @gimgyeongbog1 @HowClip @KyleWilesStudio @evfrl @joshstarnes81 @mxrcfrxe @DefiWsb @kontostoup

Creating wildlife corridors, building microforests, developing responsibly & sharing educational programs are just a few ways we can take better care of our planet while still enjoying our cities. #FOCities #RegenerativePlacemaking #EndangeredSpecies #EndangeredSpeciesDay

24 endangered species are at risk of extinction in the U.S. The urban environment is on track to expand by 1.3 MILLION square miles by 2050—how many species will be endangered (if not extinct) by then?

Some of the most popular sectors for impact investments right now include renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and affordable housing. Because the cash in your pockets doesn't have to come from polluting profits. #FOCities #RegenerativePlacemaking #ImpactInvesting #ESG

According to the Global Impact Investing Network, $502+ billion has been impact-invested globally, with sustainable infrastructure as the most popular theme in 2020. And nearly 70% of the world's population is estimated to live in urban areas by 2050, so the demand will increase.

These examples demonstrate how cities around the world are adopting innovative approaches to expand internet access and promote digital inclusion among their residents. #FOCities #DigitalDivide #Telecommunications #WorldTelecommunicationAndInformationSocietyDay

The city utilizes its existing power grid infrastructure to deliver broadband connectivity, particularly in areas where traditional connectivity options are challenging.

The city also collaborates with non-profit organizations to distribute refurbished computers to families in need. 5 - #UtilizingExistingInfrastructure: Tokyo, Japan Tokyo has implemented Broadband Over Powerlines (BPL) technology to expand internet access.

4 - #DigitalInclusionPrograms: Austin, Texas The "Austin Free-Net" initiative offers free computer access, digital literacy training, & low-cost internet connections to underserved communities.

Singapore has established a network of smart poles equipped with various technologies, including Wi-Fi access points, environmental sensors, & electric vehicle charging stations. These smart poles improve connectivity & enable the deployment of smart city solutions.

Barcelona has implemented a city-wide public Wi-Fi network called "Barcelona Wi-Fi." The initiative provides free Wi-Fi access in more than 1,000 public areas, including parks, squares, libraries, and museums. 3 - #SmartPoles and #SmallCells: Singapore

Chattanooga is renowned for its municipal broadband network, EPB Fiber Optics which provides gigabit-speed internet access to residential & commercial customers in the city. 2 - #PublicWiFi: Barcelona, Spain

👉These 5 cities are creating the #Future by expanding access to the internet for ALL: 1 - #MunicipalBroadbandNetworks in Chattanooga, Tennessee

This one's for all the moms fighting for a more just & regenerative world for their kids—all while doing the tough work of raising the next generation. We support you and we celebrate you! 🎉 🎤 @WinonaLaduke #FOCities #RegenerativePlacemaking #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay

We look forward to further supporting the neighborhood with #RegenerativePlacemaking efforts. Check out what's happening at our HQ and within the local Haitian community this month here: https://t.co/bIJyuXX8m3 #FOCities #HaitianHeritageMonth

Little Haiti in Miami embodies and inspires so much of what we hope to see in neighborhoods across the globe. Miami-Dade has the largest Haitian-American population in the U.S. and no neighborhood celebrates that as much as Little Haiti. (2/3)

Why did we choose Little Haiti as the home for our FOC Hub? 👇 📸: Miami and Beaches (1/3)

📍 The Azores, Portugal: 👉 More than half of the energy is renewable 👉 Farming is local and sustainable 👉 Several initiatives protect their marine ecosystem (4/4)

📍 Bhutan: 👉 The only carbon-negative country in the world 👉 Committed to GNH and environmental conservation 👉 National parks and wildlife sanctuaries make up more than 50% (3/4)

📍 Costa Rica: 👉 More than 25% of land is protected 👉 The majority of energy produced is renewable 👉 Employs community-based tourism (2/4)