Trending Now - Insights on Leadership From Global City Mayors
WHO:
Fast Company - Mike Bloomberg, former mayor of New York and founder of Bloomberg LP.
Fast Company - Brandon Scott, Mayor of Baltimore.
Fast Company - Anne Hidalgo, former mayor of Paris.
Fast Company - Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.
Fast Company - Daniel Ramot, CEO of Via Transportation.
WHAT:
Fast Company - The number of vacant properties in Baltimore has decreased from 16,000 to 11,800 since Brandon Scott took office in 2020.
Fast Company - Anne Hidalgo discussed improvements to the Seine River in Paris, which were influenced by the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Fast Company - London is using AI to predict traffic congestion and address housing challenges.
WHERE:
Fast Company - Baltimore, Maryland.
Fast Company - Paris, France.
Fast Company - London, England.
WHEN:
Fast Company - The Bloomberg CityLab 2026 summit took place last month.
Fast Company - The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are scheduled for 2024.
Fast Company - Hidalgo swam in the Seine in July 2024.
WHY:
Fast Company - Mike Bloomberg stated that as national governments retreat, the importance of mayors increases.
Fast Company - Brandon Scott emphasized that reducing vacant properties is a community strategy, not just his own.
HOW:
Fast Company - Baltimore's initiative to reduce vacant properties involves collaboration with community organizations like BUILD.
Fast Company - Anne Hidalgo used the Olympic Games as a deadline to improve the Seine River's water quality.
Fast Company - Sadiq Khan launched a task force to help residents develop skills for future jobs related to AI.
(UPDATED May 11, 2026 13:52 UTC)
At the recent Bloomberg CityLab 2026 summit, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott highlighted a significant decrease in vacant properties in his city, dropping from 16,000 to 11,800 since he took office in 2020, thanks to collaboration with community organizations like BUILD. Meanwhile, Anne Hidalgo, the former mayor of Paris, discussed her plans for improving the Seine River's water quality in preparation for the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, while London Mayor Sadiq Khan is utilizing AI to tackle traffic congestion and housing issues. Mike Bloomberg emphasized that as national governments retreat, the role of mayors becomes increasingly vital in addressing local challenges.