View from City Hall

World oil capital Houston after the spill

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:07:49 GMT

Annise Parker, mayor of Houston, Texas tells Sheila McNulty, the FT’s US Energy Correspondent, that the city hopes to retain its dominance in energy industry by embracing the development of alternative energy sources. Part of the Future of Cities series.

Mexico City mayor's 'liberal' dream

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:31:59 GMT

Marcelo Ebrard, mayor of Mexico City, tells the FT's Adam Thomson about his campaign to create an "open-minded" metropolis, and outlines his vision for where the city will be in 20 years' time

Optimistic Dublin looks beyond financial woes

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:45:00 GMT

Gerry Breen, lord mayor of Dublin, tells John Murray-Brown, the FT's Ireland correspondent, that while the economic crisis has dealt a body blow to the city, the under-fire financial services industry has a key role to play in its recovery. Part of the Future of Cities series.

Sweden's 'Green Capital' sets 2030 vision

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:12:00 GMT

Ulla Hamilton, deputy mayor of Stockholm and the person in charge of driving the city's green agenda, tells Andrew Ward, the FT's Nordic bureau chief, why being the first European Green Capital is an important victory, and how the city is already planning for the next two decades. Part of the Future of Cities series.

'Innovation city' Boston plans waterfront revolution

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:19:07 GMT

Mayor Thomas Menino tells the FT's Rebecca Knight about his plans to turn the south Boston waterfront into a global centre for innovation and cleantech research and why the Massachusetts capital is more than a match for old rival New York

Where the modern and the traditional combine in the sun

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:06:00 GMT

Jordi Hereu, mayor of Barcelona, discusses the enduring appeal of the sun-kissed Catalan city with the FT's Mark Mulligan, and explains why the twin icons of La Sagrada Família and the Barça football team are just two things that make his city great. Part of the View from City Hall series.

Jun 11: After World Cup, Durban eyes Olympics

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:54:00 GMT

As the 2010 World Cup kicks off in South Africa, Obed Mlaba, mayor of Durban, tells Richard Lapper, the FT's South Africa bureau chief, why the tournament is just the beginning for an ambitious city that has its sights set on the Olympic Games. Part of the FT's The Future of Cities series.

May 17: 'City of dreams' faces reality

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:21:20 GMT

Indu Shahani, Sheriff of Mumbai, explains to Joe Leahy, the FT's Mumbai bureau chief, how India's 'city of dreams' is working to improve its transport, housing and water infrastructures. Part of the View from City Hall series.

May 18: Rio ready for Olympic challenge

Tue, 18 May 2010 01:40:00 GMT

Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro, tells the FT's Jonathan Wheatley how the 2016 Olympic Games can be a catalyst for major changes to the city's infrastructure and discusses the challenges of rooting out endemic corruption and gang violence. Part of the View from City Hall series.