Carolien Gehrels, Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam. They have a great program called "breathing spaces" that connects vacant spaces with artists, entrepreuners, etc. Having recently been there, I can attest to the fact that they really do use their spaces in interesting ways.
Russel Shorto, NY Times Magazine, author "Island at the Center of the World." Discussing the history of New York and Henry Hudson's exploration of what is now the Hudson River. Hudson was actually trying to find a way to the far east and, although that didn't work, his exploration of the Hudson got people in Amsterdam to want to come and explore & create New Amsterdam. Due to their tolerance of many different cultures & backgrounds, many Dutch cities had very mixed ethnic groups and their tolerance was brought to NY as well.
With the Waag Society and 7scenes, the created a trading game for students in both Amsterdam & NY to play a game together. The game is at www.playtheisland.org and will be live on September 12th.
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