NEXT ROUNDTABLE:
A NETWORK OF
URBAN HUBS
February 19 @ noon (NYC time)
CALENDAR TO ZOOM SPONSORSHIPS RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONSNYC DOT Authorizes On-Street 'Microhub Zones' to Combat Negative Environmental and Safety Effects of Truck Deliveries4>
(DOT, January 14, 2025)
DOT's Move is Bold. We’re excited to invite you to our next Carbon Zero City Roundtable on February 19th to explore opportunities. Co-moderated by Sandra Rothbard, AICP, an expert in last-mile delivery, city logistics, emergency management, and community engagement, with experience spanning Sidewalk Labs, NYC DOT, and more, she now teaches at Georgia Tech and leads Freight Matters. Past roundtables have featured Fernhay, Civilized, EAV, Dutch-X, The Hub Bicycles, the North American Cargo Bike Conference, and other stars. We look forward to your insights.
The key discussion will focus on NYC DOT’s proposal for 36 Microhub Zones, dedicated public spaces for micro-cargo, and the potential for multi-use Urban Hubs that integrate micro-transit, waste management, and public amenities. A network of Urban Hubs would be crucial for pedestrianizing FiDi’s streets and enabling large-scale urban events, including a micro, urban world's fair.
Possible Topics |
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NYC DOT’s Micro Hub Zones |
The Blue Highway |
Light Urban Vehicles (LUVs) |
Multi-Use Urban Hub |
Micro-transit, waste, and more |
London's Cross River Partnership |
Portland's RFP |
CATALYSTS + ROUNDTABLES: BUILDING BLOCKS OF A CARBON ZERO CITY
Catalysts and roundtables are small, often virtual gatherings where industry professionals gather. They are based on the industries in the carbon-zero economy.
IDEAS COMPETITION: NYC AS A GLOBAL CAPITAL IN 2100
In Autumn 2025, Carbon Zero City will host an ideas competition on NYC in 2100. Will include both utopian and dystopian visions.
MAJOR EVENTS: AND AN URBAN, MICRO WORLD'S FAIR

Sample Major Trade Events
Trade shows like the Consumer Electronics Show provide global platforms for innovation, while a micro, urban World’s Fair engages the public with city-living solutions — Carbon Zero events boost brand visibility, attract media and investors, and strengthen NYC’s climate leadership, economy, and job creation. All are designed to bring companies from around the world and establish them in NYC. Trade shows focus on B2B, World’s Fairs on B2C.
World's Fair as a Promoter of Innovation
A Concept for NYC
Carbon Zero City will have the same two serious objectives. First, push back on the climate crisis. Second, juice NYC's economy from industrial expansion and enhanced tourism. This would be NYC's fourth World's Fair.
Catalysts Roundtables |
Competitions Summits |
Major Events a World's Fair |
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ATTENDANCE RANGE | 25 -35 | 250 - 500 | 10,000 + |
TARGET AUDIENCE | B2B, industry experts | Includes urban planners | B2B, B2C. Take case to the widest audience |
FREQUENCY | Weekly | Quarterly | Annually |
INDUSTRY FOCUS | All in the carbon zero space, with initial focus on urban-cargo, urban mobility, buildings, energy | All in the carbon zero space, urban AI, urban metaverse | All in the carbon zero space |
MODE | Virtual using Zoom | Physical, complemented by virtual | Physical, complemented by virtual |
REVENUES | Sponsorships, White Papers | Sponsorships, White Papers | Sponsorships, Attendance, White Papers |
Roadmap
Catalysts
Competitions
Major Events