Next City's 2013 Vanguard class met in Cleveland, Ohio to collectively learn and think about how to improve our cities, June 10-12.

More than 40 young leaders whose bright ideas for cities, experience in the field and ambition for the future all show great promise gathered in Cleveland for a series of presentations, workshops, tours and other activities. During their time in the city, Vanguard members visited 25 different places in and around Downtown Cleveland. Learn more about the conference on Next City's blog at nextcity.org/daily/entry/travel-cleveland-ohio-vanguard-c....

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