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MaaS: Are cities going to miss the bus?

At a recent roundtable event, city leaders cut through the MaaS hype.

No more pedalling the cycle lane myth: for a less congested London, we need fewer cars

Lime’s Alan Clarke explains how the UK capital can move away from private vehicles towards a lifestyle where city-dwellers can move seamlessly between different modes of public transport.

Overcoming the innovation gap

There is a gap between the aspirations of cities and the true capabilities of smart city technology, writes Anders Lisdorf.

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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.

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The latest news on parks and green space in smart city projects across the world.

London transforms streets for World Car Free Day

London transforms streets for World Car Free Day

Road travel20 Sep 2024

Londoners are being encouraged to mark the day on Sunday 22 September with 200 streets transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings.

UK city dwellers demand access to nature and green space

UK city dwellers demand access to nature and green space

Parks and green space14 Mar 2024

City residents believe protecting nature and biodiversity should be the second biggest priority behind transport links and expect action on climate change.

Transport for London publishes green infrastructure plan

Transport for London publishes green infrastructure plan

Parks and green space11 Mar 2024

Plan aligns with TfL’s 2021 Corporate Environment Plan and sets out how it will improve and care for green infrastructure and biodiversity across its estate.

City of London’s green spaces worth £126.8m annually

City of London’s green spaces worth £126.8m annually

Parks and green space15 Feb 2024

Natural Capital Solutions calculated the value the City’s open spaces deliver to the public in areas such as air quality, recreation, health and wellbeing.

Developer unveils plans to create £5bn UK climate tech hub

Developer unveils plans to create £5bn UK climate tech hub

Planning and redevelopment02 Nov 2023

The Earls Court Development Company plans to create a commercial space for the UK’s clean and climate technology sector on a cleared site in West London.

How to bring nature back to the cities

Parks and green space25 Apr 2023

City mayors unveil a rewilding guide for cities, based on research by C40 Cities and Arup, which aims to reverse biodiversity loss and tackle climate change.

London and Austin ranked top for smart city potential

London and Austin ranked top for smart city potential

News09 Jan 2023

A study by ProptechOS looked at the 100 most populous cities in Europe and the US to discover which ones are the most adapted to emerging technologies.

Major London sites to be powered by Dorset solar farm

Major London sites to be powered by Dorset solar farm

Solar power22 Dec 2022

The power purchase agreement is, reportedly, the first of its kind in the UK to be signed directly between a renewables energy producer and a governing authority.

Car-free visions boost support for pedestrianisation

Car-free visions boost support for pedestrianisation

Pedestrianisation28 Nov 2022

Reimagined car-free areas in iconic areas in London, Paris, and New York have further fuelled the desire by residents to see fewer vehicles in their cities.

Citizens lean towards car-free cities

Pedestrianisation21 Nov 2022

Survey of residents in London, Paris and New York reveals they want to see less cars in their cities and support more space to pedestrians and cyclists.

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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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dortmund

In this edition, we focus on Dortmund in western Germany. With around 600,000 inhabitants, Dortmund is the eighth-largest city in Germany and the gateway to the Rhine-Ruhr region in the heart of Europe.

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.

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.

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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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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

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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The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.