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Leading Cities' Key Programs
At Leading Cities, we empower urban transformation by bridging the gap between challenges and smart, scalable solutions.
Path to Planetary Resilience
Resilience isn’t a destination—it’s an ongoing commitment to building stronger, more sustainable communities. Leading Cities walks alongside those driving change, transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions that shape a more resilient and regenerative future. Here's how we can help you at every stage of ongoing resilience:
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Leading Cities and itselectric, the 2023 AcceliCITY winner, are bringing first-of-its-kind curbside EV charging to Boston, demonstrating how off-grid technology can advance climate goals, expand clean transportation access, and build more resilient urban infrastructure.
Leading Cities and Afkar Collective have partnered to explore the role of urban forests in climate resilience, highlighting how tree canopies can mitigate extreme heat, enhance disaster preparedness, and strengthen urban sustainability.
Leading Cities' Commitment to Action with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) pledges to deploy 100 smart city solutions in 100 cities worldwide, accelerating urban resilience and sustainability. Discover the partnership.
Since its inception, Leading Cities has directly supported, mentored, and provided growth opportunities to hundreds of startups, driving real-world impact through innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.
Our start-ups
have raised
Over $1.5 Billion
Our start-ups have created
Over 21,370 jobs
Our Start-Ups Have Earned
Over $2.2 Billion
Leading Cities Impact