Cities of Migration

Cities of Migration showcases good ideas in immigrant integration and promotes innovative practices that create inclusion and urban prosperity.

Live

Auckland, New Zealand

Prayas: Indian theatre in English for all New Zealanders

New cultures on stage brings audiences together in the communities they share.
Work

San Francisco, United States

Welcome Back to a Healthier Community

Training and support to link culturally diverse health care professionals to employment and healthier communities.
Learn

Frankfurt, Germany

"School For Mama and Me!"

Opening doors to language learning at school for immigrant parents and children—together!
Connect

The Hague, Netherlands

City Mondial: Looking Forward from the Past

Using a multicultural history to support local business development and tourism strategies
Plan

Turin, Italy

Porta Palazzo and the Balon Flea Market

Participatory planning leads to market success and integrated neighbourhoods

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Conversations

Opinion Listening to Local Leadership in London: Deputy Mayor Richard Barnes

“A strategy is a success in itself. It sends out a clear message that integration is important.Read More.

Interview Nazia Hussain: Cities Leading by Example

On the Trail of Good Ideas Mentoring Takes Rank

eNewsletter Cities of Migration December Conversations in Integration

Learning Exchange

Upcoming Webinar Living Together: City Strategies for Social Inclusion

Learn about strategic city-led initiatives in Antwerp (Belgium) and Waltham Forest (London borough, UK) that strengthen the capacity of city councils, civil society organisations and ordinary citizens to work together for more inclusive communities and strong democratic institutions. Read More.

New Webinar Video Dialogue on Diversity: Setting the Stage for Business Growth and Innovation

Marketplace Highlights Cities of Migration Marketplace of Good Ideas @ the National Immigrant Integration Conference 2011, Seattle

Municipal Spotlight on Municipal Leadership

Featured Video

Municipal Leadership

Mayors on Migration

“Diversity has really lifted London. All the surveys we do of Londoners’ attitudes show us that they regard our diversity as one of London’s most important qualities.”

Deputy Mayor Richard Barnes London, UK
“The secret of Frankfurt is open-mindedness, diversity and tolerance – in every respect.”

Mayor Petra Roth Frankfurt, Germany
“I have a vision for Auckland of making it the world’s most liveable city, and our migrants are a vital part of that.”

Mayor Len Brown Auckland, New Zealand
“The future of the world does not lie in villages. Cities – they’re the single most brilliant invention of our species.”

Mayor Boris Johnson London, UK
“Cities attract people and talents from all different places. It is the spirited process of immigration and integration that makes great cities thrive.”

Mayor Olaf Scholz Hamburg, Germany
“The contributions that our new neighbours make to the city must become apparent and tangible and we must agree to reciprocate.”

Mayor Javier León de la Riva Valladolid, Spain
“Immigrants are an economic engine – starting companies that are the cornerstones of our economy and the corner stores of our neighborhoods.”

Mayor Michael Bloomberg New York, US