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Planning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. At the UNDP’s Innovation Summer Season, experts from across the globe are meeting to exchange ideas on sustainable urban futures. These conversations often sound lofty—words like resilience, equity, and innovation fly around—but they matter because they set the tone for how funding, priorities, and pilot projects roll out. For everyday planners, it’s easy to feel disconnected from these big-stage talks. But the ripple effects eventually reach the neighborhood level, shaping what projects get funded and which ideas get traction. What’s refreshing about this event is the focus on creativity, not just policy. In a world full of planning challenges, sometimes the most powerful tool is imagination—and the willingness to share it across borders.