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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 9 - Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader - Progress at COP27 and climate finance

Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange Podcast sees Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network, chat with Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader to talk COP27 and climate finance.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 8 - Making cities green, resilient and inclusive in a changing climate

Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange brings together the principal authors of the World Bank’s latest extensive report on urban climate to discuss the 10 key findings.

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City of Ottawa: Driving the future of mobility and smart citiesSponsored by Accenture

We hear from Sonya Shorey at Invest Ottawa as she discusses the innovation, its impact on the community and global markets, and the importance of the ecosystem approach.

The future of smart city technologySponsored by Huawei

Imagination and vision is required to enable successful digital transformation in our cities, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 20 - Tackling plastic waste in our water

Urban Exchange Podcast

The latest Urban Exchange brings experts together from India and the US to talk about the Urban Ocean programme, and how to tackle the scourge of plastic waste in urban waterways.

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Organisations partner to build smart city platform in Vietnam

Organisations partner to build smart city platform in Vietnam

Commercial buildings02 Jul 2021

Daewoo E&C Vina, Bespin Global and the accelerator SparkLabs Korea plan to build and operate a smart city-integrated management platform for the Starlake City project in Hanoi.

European cities reach €250m investment milestone in smart tech programme

European cities reach €250m investment milestone in smart tech programme

News10 Feb 2021

London, Lisbon, Milan, Bordeaux, Burgas and Warsaw have triggered the investment as part of the major international smart cities programme, Sharing Cities.

Helsinki approves plan for hybrid tram-depot city block

Helsinki approves plan for hybrid tram-depot city block

News11 Nov 2020

The block will combine the transport depot and housing and has been proposed to be built in the vicinity of the final stop of the future Crown Bridges tram line.

Mayors warn that Covid stimulus funds must be directed at a green recovery

Mayors warn that Covid stimulus funds must be directed at a green recovery

News28 Oct 2020

In a statement released today, the C40 Global Mayors Covid-19 Recovery Task Force warned that a “high-carbon recovery” will accelerate climate breakdown, endanger public health, cost lives and sacrifice jobs.

Smart cities predicted to create growth opportunities worth $2.46 trillion by 2025

Smart cities predicted to create growth opportunities worth $2.46 trillion by 2025

News29 Sep 2020

Frost & Sullivan analysts are calling on technology leaders to assess the emerging opportunities resulting from Covid-19 and innovate to build company-, society-, and consumer resilience.

British smart city companies chosen for export academy to Asia-Pacific

British smart city companies chosen for export academy to Asia-Pacific

News09 Sep 2020

30 tech companies have been announced as the first participants in the Department for International Trade’s new Tech Export Academy programme.

New York utility launches home EV smart charging pilot programme

New York utility launches home EV smart charging pilot programme

News28 Aug 2020

Central Hudson Gas & Electric and Orange & Rockland are partnering with Uplight and Enel X to offer rebates to encourage drivers to charge their vehicles during times of the cleanest power generation.

Smart cities accelerator to be launched in Osaka

Smart cities accelerator to be launched in Osaka

News10 Aug 2020

Plug and Play wants to make the Keihanshin Metropolitan area one of the world’s leading start-up ecosystems as well as contribute to the Japanese city’s smart city progress.

How smart is your office?

News01 Aug 2020

Smart Cities World and Signify are undertaking a survey to find out more about the technology being used to make offices and workplaces more intelligent.

Siemens deploys smart office app for safe return to work

Siemens deploys smart office app for safe return to work

News23 Jul 2020

The technology company is laying the foundations for future-proof digital workplaces that also support its "new normal" work model, including mobile working.

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The car club chargers and electric vehicles provide opportunities for residents to try out and use electric vehicles without needing to own their own vehicle.

Exeter develops liveable city charter

Exeter City Council said the Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter is not just about constructing buildings but also about crafting thriving communities.

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

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We built this city (on LPWAN)

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Why World Metropolitan Day is a time to rethink the future of the city

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Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

Covid-19 is showing us what resilience in cities actually is, writes Stephen Zoegall, director of global cities and ...

Could FWA be the answer to keeping people connected during the global pandemic?

Fixed Wireless Access’s speed and flexibility could have it serve a crucial role in helping businesses and public ...

What smart homes can teach us about smart cities

To fully realise his smart home vision, AVEVA’s W. Jarrett Campbell found much commonality with creating smart cities, ...

The 14 pillars of a smart city

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What can theme parks teach us about smart cities?

At first glance, theme parks and smart cities may seem very different but behind the scenes, there could be a lot to ...

Why smart cities need smart buildings

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Driving autonomous vehicles forward with intelligent infrastructure

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Why enterprise networks and smart cities are more similar than you might think

Thinking of smart cities in the context of existing networks could help simplify the overwhelming complexity, says S...

A vision-driven approach for smart street lighting

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Smart buildings: Building blocks of a smart city

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 20 - Tackling plastic waste in our water

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The latest Urban Exchange brings experts together from India and the US to talk about the Urban Ocean programme, and how to tackle the scourge of plastic waste in urban waterways.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 20 - Tackling plastic waste in our water

Urban Exchange Podcast

The latest Urban Exchange brings experts together from India and the US to talk about the Urban Ocean programme, and how to tackle the scourge of plastic waste in urban waterways.

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This whitepaper explores how smart cities can deliver social, economic and environmental benefits, providing a three-dimensional return on investment.