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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 22 - Digital solutions shaping the urban landscape

The latest Urban Exchange takes us inside the world of digital financial innovation and how it supports urban resilience, with experts from Cape Town and StateUp.

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The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

Without serious consideration for Scope 3 emissions, we will be unable to reach global net zero goals and improve the quality of life of building occupants, says Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of Global Network for Zero.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: Latitudo 40

Latitudo 40 sits at the convergence of satellite imagery analysis and AI and will demonstrate the vital role satellite data has to play in helping cities tackle the challenges of climate change.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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Air Quality Trend Report 2024

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We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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Standlone 5G network deployed in Costa Rica

Standlone 5G network deployed in Costa Rica

4G and 5G17 Oct 2024by SmartCitiesWorld news team

The initial rollout phase saw the installation of 30 sites in major cities with a further 170 due later this year and plans to expand to 500 sites in phases.

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OnDemand Webinar: How smart city tech is improving public safety for San Diego

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Join SmartCitiesWorld and Ubicquia for our latest joint webinar, focusing on how smart lighting and ALPR technologies are driving a revolution in public safety in the City of San Diego.

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New Rochelle unveils plans for transit centre redesign

Redesign is a cornerstone of the City’s transformative downtown redevelopment strategy, positioning it as a model for equitable and sustainable urban growth.

ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Tech firms team to expand smart parking and kerb solutions

Comcast Smart Solutions collaborates with Umojo and eleven-x to help cities and municipalities deliver enhanced parking and kerb management technologies.

UK Met Office launches climate service for local authorities

Met Office worked with Esri UK to enable local authorities to visualise climate challenges, explore projections and communicate a specific climate story.

Programme connects Australia’s First Nations communities

Wireless Broadband Alliance’s OpenRoaming programme will provide seamless, free connectivity to Indigenous Australians through Easyweb’s community wifi project.

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Building cyber-resilient cities in an increasingly digital world

Although urgent, there is no magic switch to enhance cybersecurity in cities and a multifaceted approach is crucial, ...

AI-driven safety for cities: from prediction to prevention

Wayne Arvidson, global CTO of verticals, computer vision and AI at Dell Technologies, and Charbel Aoun, smart cities ...

Putting efficiency first in decarbonising the built environment

Gareth Tang, Head of Smart Utilities and Infrastructure, at ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions business, breaks down the ...

How AI supports the creation of smart cities with a personal touch

Wayne Arvidson, global CTO of verticals, computer vision and AI at Dell Technologies, and Charbel Aoun, smart cities ...

AI in cities: making your data work toward sustainability goals

Wayne Arvidson, Dell Technologies, and Charbel Aoun, NVIDIA, explore how AI-enabled technologies and digital twins can ...

A water-secure future: cost-effective and sustainable smart metering at scale

Chong Liang Ming, Head of Smart Utilities, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how water advanced metering ...

Three ways AI can make smart cities more inclusive and sustainable

Maurizio Rinaldi, CEO, Sonda USA, explores how artificial intelligence can help improve public services, particularly ...

How to develop a smarter city at the scale that’s right for you

These three cities found a tech partner that helped them navigate their challenges, on time and at scale.

How satellite data can help cities battle climate change

Francesco Amato of Latitudo 40 explains how cities can harness the power of satellite imagery analysis and AI to ...

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: SSE Energy Solutions

SSE Energy Solutions will show how by leveraging the power of smart city data, cities have a key role to play in ...

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: SatVu

SatVu will show how the nature of earth observation data makes it exceptionally inclusive and can help to create a much ...

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS)

ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) will be showcasing the potential for space applications to ...

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: REEN

Are static routes for waste collection out and dynamic routes the future? REEN will be highlighting its sensor ...

Special Reports

Solar power

Why solar plus storage is a win-win for Nigeria

Citizen engagement

How innovation in the City of Mesa prioritises citizen outcomes

Climate action

Open letter: sub-national leaders coalesce on fossil fuel action

Analytics

How data, evidence and collaboration power innovation in Phoenix

Data management & software

Skills, technical support and data spaces: redefining openness in smart cities

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

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Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Trend Series

We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

Latest Webinar

Webinar: Driving Efficiency with Digital Twins and AI in Water Management

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Join SmartCitiesWorld and Sand Technologies for our latest webinar, focusing on how Thames Water are integrating advanced digital twin technology and AI to revolutionise water management.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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Manchester joins Horizon citizen-centred CommuniCity project

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – San Diego

Delve into the latest City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld, focusing on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

Research

White Paper: The Urban Edge - unlocking smart city potential through kerb revolution

This White Paper explores how transforming the humble kerb can enhance urban efficiency, sustainability, and livability. ’The Urban Edge’ serves as a practical guide for city planners, policymakers, and innovators, offering actionable strategies to turn static kerbs into adaptable, multifunctional zones.

White Paper: Smart LED streetlights - the gold standard for measurable carbon reduction

Use this white paper to discover how cities can reduce energy costs and track carbon emission reductions by upgrading outdated streetlights to LED technology with smart controls. It explains the limitations of relying solely on renewables or carbon capture to meet decarbonization goals and emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and immediate impact of energy efficiency projects like LED upgrades.

Insight Report: Considerations for building a cyber-resilient city

Explore how cities can protect themselves from rising cyberthreats in this comprehensive report. It outlines the key areas of technology, people, and processes needed to safeguard digital infrastructures, from traffic systems to healthcare networks. Learn the strategies to enhance cybersecurity, prevent disruptions, and secure vital urban services.