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This document shares the learning from the first phase of our work with Model City London, focusing on the set up, engagement and development of shared visions for change within three areas of London. The Community Coordinator will oversee Laureus’ place based initiative ‘Model City’ in Hounslow West, facilitating, coordinating and developing the local coalition and acting as the link between the coalition and Laureus. This document shares the learning from the first phase of our work with Model City London, focusing on the set up, engagement and development of shared visions for change within three areas of London. His ambition is to make London the first city in the world to maximise the potential of sport to increase social integration. The full report can be read here and the Summary and Insights document can be read here. A report has been published which shares insights and lessons from the first year of Model City London. The full report can be read here and the Summary and Insights document can be read here. The ‘Model City’ programme was originally developed by Laureus Sport for Good and launched in the USA. City Hall has partnered with Laureus Sport for Good and Nike to deliver an innovative initiative called 'Model City'. Model City London is a new approach to working with 3 London communities to identify the issues they want to address to improve the wellbeing of local people and their neighbourhood, through sport and physical activity. programme. To achieve this, we intend to: • Launch a partnership with Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to carry out three place-based pilots using its ‘Model City’ approach. Lawn care and grass maintenance during COVID-19 The City is providing the following information in response to questions about lawn care, landscaping and lawn maintenance businesses as essential services. The City of London expresses its deep sadness at the tragic events that occurred in Nova Scotia this past weekend. Find out … The Model City approach is based on "Collective Impact", which is built on the belief that social issues are solved better collectively. Level of funding that is going to the Laureus Project: £500,000 Greater London Authority (GLA) Funding, £250,000 Laureus Funding, $250,000 Nike Funding What measures of success they can demonstrate: Model City is a key project of the Mayor of London's Sport Unites programme.