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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.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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.

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The latest news on urban space - whether cultural or office space, residential or municipal buildings, parks and green space or recreational areas. It's the topography of each city that makes it unique and a challenge to handle through planning and redevelopment.

Oregon progresses energy-efficient buildings strategy

Oregon progresses energy-efficient buildings strategy

Batteries and renewables19 Dec 2024by SmartCitiesWorld news team

Energy Trust of Oregon is working with CLEAResult on the New Buildings programme, a first-of-its-kind approach to grid-interactive efficient US buildings.

Social housing residents move into ‘Zero Bills’ homes

Residential buildings19 Dec 2024

Social housing residents move into ‘Zero Bills’ homes

The six residents in the UK city of Exeter will pay nothing for energy, courtesy of green tech that makes homes eligible for the Octopus Energy initiative.

Partnership to explore smart parking solutions in Saudi Arabia

Road travel17 Dec 2024

Partnership to explore smart parking solutions in Saudi Arabia

The proposed collaboration will focus on the implementation of digital technologies in the Kingdom to optimise traffic flow and enhance the end-user experience.

Glasgow rolls out solar programme for council-owned buildings

Solar power13 Dec 2024

Glasgow rolls out solar programme for council-owned buildings

The roof top solar arrays will power the buildings below and, in places, cover up to 96 per cent of the electricity requirements of each of the buildings.

Swansea Bay City Region hits major full fibre milestone

Fibre networks13 Dec 2024

Swansea Bay City Region hits major full fibre milestone

The full fibre build, delivered by BT via a Welsh Government funded programme, provides improved broadband provision to public sector sites across the region.

Edinburgh opens Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route

Micromobility11 Dec 2024

Edinburgh opens Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route

The £17m project has transformed public spaces along the route, creating a green corridor and spaces with enhanced walking, wheeling and cycling connections.

Colorado Smart Cities hosts library innovation challenge

News09 Dec 2024

Colorado Smart Cities hosts library innovation challenge

The alliance is working with Arapahoe Libraries to explore how physical library spaces are being used and how this data can improve the patron experience.

Biking feedback map helps evaluate cycling safety in cities

Citizen engagement09 Dec 2024

Biking feedback map helps evaluate cycling safety in cities

Love to Ride’s app captures data about everyday bike trips and translates it into a real-world picture of cycling habits, patterns, and preferences via the map.

Study warns of $800m climate-related losses for World Cup venues

Climate action03 Dec 2024

Study warns of $800m climate-related losses for World Cup venues

Structural resilience of football venues will prove critical, as some high-hazard venues mitigate financial losses through smart design and natural barriers.

Toronto breaks ground on transit-oriented mixed-use development

Residential buildings28 Nov 2024

Toronto breaks ground on transit-oriented mixed-use development

Project is delivered through a HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan initiative, which makes City-owned lands available to develop affordable rental housing.

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What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in Nov 2024?

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in November? If so, just let us know and we’ll be able to invite you to a number of exclusive events!

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.

Invisible LEDs light up Beijing landmark

Signify has installed connected architectural lighting into the façade of the China World Trade Centre’s Tower B

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Putting efficiency first in decarbonising the built environment

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The three key pillars of digital urban transformation

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Why now is a pivotal moment for urban climate action

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Smart cities at the heart of a digital Middle East

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Why the UK needs a nationwide retrofit to tackle the energy crisis

Fiona Duggan, policy lead at climate solutions charity Ashden, explains why the UK has just two years to flood the grid ...

Why UK leaders must double-down on active travel promises

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Helsinki’s journey to becoming a 15-minute city

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The scalable impact of resilient city solutions

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Empowering campuses with technology and intelligence

Campuses are essential to life in every city and it’s critical they are as intelligent and efficient as possible. Zhang ...

GIS in smart cities: more than just pinning data on maps

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Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

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Realising the future of intelligent education

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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AI in Utilities Management for Cities Trend Report 2024

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Discover how AI is transforming utilities with improved efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, enhancing operations and customer service.

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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.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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.

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City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

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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

Discover how cities can reduce energy costs and track carbon emission reductions by upgrading outdated streetlights to LED technology with smart controls. This white paper outlines the limitations of relying solely on renewables or carbon capture to meet decarbonisation goals and emphasises the cost-effectiveness and immediate impact of energy efficiency projects.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways

With Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 at a close, look back at some of the key actions and considerations for cities including actionable insights to accelerate climate action, emphasising the development of policies, the deployment of cutting edge technologies and the methods of financing projects in climate action across energy, mobility and the built environment.

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OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand

OnDemand Webinar: Unlocking the future of cities with digital twins

We explore the potential for digital twins to disrupt the status quo for city planners and administrators. Our expert speakers will delve into how city authorities can harness this innovative technology to create digital realities, providing them with a holistic view of their urban landscapes. We will guide you through the key concepts and practical applications of digital twins in city management.