Sessions Information

  • May 25, 2021
    4:25pm - 6:10pm
    Session Type: Virtual
    Session Capacity: N/A


    The pandemic is transforming urban life. Urbanist Professor Greg Clark asks mayors from the most inspirational cities around the world to weigh in on the adjustments that cities are making in light of the pandemic and the concept of Net Zero City, Healthy City, 15-minute City, and ‘City as a Service’. Can the pandemic help cities become a better human habitat – more equitable, vibrant, and affordable.
     
    This session features a special guest appearance by ULI Japan Chair, Hiroo Mori. 
     
     
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Session Speakers
Organization: Mayor of Rotterdam


Ahmed Aboutaleb (born 1961 in Morocco) has been Mayor of Rotterdam since 2009. Previously, he served as a State Secretary for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (2007 to 2008) and as a Vice Mayor in Amsterdam (2004-2007) for the Dutch Labour Party. At the age of fifteen, Aboutaleb came to the Netherlands for family reunification. In the mid-1980s, Aboutaleb started his career in jou


Organization: The Lord Mayor of Melbourne


Sally Capp was re-elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne in October 2020 after having previously been elected in May 2018 and was the first woman to be directly elected as Lord Mayor. Sally’s top priority is bringing the buzz back to Melbourne and driving the city’s economic recovery following the devastation caused by the COVID pandemic. Sally is committed to helping rough sleepers get more suppo


Organization: HSBC

Organization: Governor of Tokyo


Yuriko Koike became Tokyo’s first female governor in 2016 and was re-elected to a second term in 2020. As governor, Ms Koike is proactively advancing numerous initiatives, including those focused on empowering women in society and eliminating child-care waitlists to create a work-friendly environment for women. Ms Koike was elected to the House of Councillors in 1992 and to the House of Repres


Organization: Mori Building Co., Ltd.


Previously with the Industrial Bank of Japan since 1986, Mr. Mori joined Mori Building Co., Ltd. in 1995. He was appointed Managing Director in 2000, Senior Managing Director in 2003, and Senior Executive Managing Officer in 2011. He has served in his current position since June 2013. Among other positions, He was also appointed President and CEO of Mori Hospitality Corporation in 2012. Mr. Mori


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