OPENCities

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/opencities

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the project originator?British Council Spain
2. What is the primary objective?To foster urban openness and enhance global competitiveness by integrating international populations
3. Why do cities want to be open to people from other countries?Cities want to be open because people bring new ideas, jobs, and money, which helps the city grow and stay competitive.
4. How does the OPENCities Monitor help a city?The OPENCities Monitor checks how friendly a city is to newcomers, shows what can be improved, and helps leaders make better plans.

Urban Integration: The process of incorporating diverse populations and their contributions into a city's social and economic fabric.
Economic Resilience: A city's capacity to withstand and recover from economic shocks and downturns.
Global Competitiveness: A city's ability to attract investment, talent, and businesses in a worldwide marketplace.
Benchmarking: The process of comparing a city's performance metrics against industry standards or best practices.