Did you know there’s a UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities? You do now. It’s fascinating stuff and expands the idea of lifelong learning. Per their site,
“Cities are the main engines of economic growth in the modern world, and learning is one of the most important fuels of that growth. In recognition of this, many urban communities are developing innovative strategies that allow their citizens – young and old – to learn new skills and competencies throughout life, thereby transforming their cities into ‘learning cities’.”