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Why start-ups aren’t the only game in town for advanced air mobilitySponsored by Bristow Group

David Stepanek, executive vice president, sales and chief transformation officer of Bristow, talks to Luke Antoniou about the way forward for advanced air mobility and what is required to gain acceptance from the public, regulators and local authorities alike.

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

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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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Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.

Fibre can transform society but only if governments are prepared to give a helping handSponsored by Fotech

Governments need to do more to help fibre providers widen their networks, writes Stuart Large, Product Line Director & Business Development at Fotech.

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Report calls for new regulation to 'rein in' big tech

New board members and Global Steering Committee for Resilient Cities Network

E-book aims to help public safety organisations build safer and smarter cities

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The latest news in policy making on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Which countries are poised to embrace opportunities of AI?

Which countries are poised to embrace opportunities of AI?

AI and Machine Learning30 Jul 2024

The BSI International AI Maturity Model and Trust in AI report uses a global analysis to assess seven sectors against how ready to adopt AI tools they are.

NYC launches ‘Green Fast Track’ to speed housing development

NYC launches ‘Green Fast Track’ to speed housing development

Residential buildings04 Jun 2024

Streamlined environmental review process will reduce timetable by up to two years, and slash around $100,000 in costs per project for housing proposals.

UN-Habitat to draft people-centred smart city regulations

UN-Habitat to draft people-centred smart city regulations

Policymaking22 Apr 2024

The forthcoming guidelines aim to inform the development of national and local smart city regulations, plans, and strategies and fill global “normative gaps”.

Baltimore issues executive order on City use of generative AI

Baltimore issues executive order on City use of generative AI

Policymaking25 Mar 2024

Measure intends to ensure responsible use of generative AI tools as they become more prolific and offer additional opportunities to support government services.

New York aims to set up Department of Sustainable Delivery

New York aims to set up Department of Sustainable Delivery

Micromobility26 Jan 2024

The department claims to be a first-in-the-nation regulatory entity and will prioritise safety while harnessing the potential of new forms of transportation.

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

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

Webinars10 Dec 2023

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

Report sparks call to swiftly legalise e-scooters in the UK

Report sparks call to swiftly legalise e-scooters in the UK

Micromobility16 May 2023

Transport charity CoMoUK wants the government to bring forward legislation to ensure the country does not miss out on e-scooter’s potential to lower emissions.

Hyperloop transportation companies form industry association

Hyperloop transportation companies form industry association

Policymaking13 Feb 2023

The Hyperloop Association aims to stimulate development of the market and support collaboration with government and regulatory agencies on policymaking.

Federal approval for BVLOS drone flights in North Dakota

Federal approval for BVLOS drone flights in North Dakota

Regulation01 Feb 2023

Authorisation was granted following a demonstration by uAvionix to the FAA that it established adequate risk mitigations to satisfy required safety standards.

Data-driven local government standard expands to beyond US cities

Data-driven local government standard expands to beyond US cities

Data management & software12 Aug 2022

Bloomberg Philanthropies and Results for America are extending What Works Cities Certification to Canada, Central America, and South America and updating the criteria in line with best practice.

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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!

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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.

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Vital EV charging developments that could go even further

Neil Isaacson, CEO of public charge point operator Liberty Charge, discusses why the UK Government’s Electric Vehicle I...

Cybersecurity: a lifelong journey for smart cities Sponsored by Paradox Engineering

Gianni Minetti, CEO of Paradox Engineering, explains why cities must ensure security is built into their solutions from ...

Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

A new approach to maintenance work is the key to revitalising our cities, writes Chris Turlica, CEO of MaintainX.

Think tank: City life on Mars? Creating human centred communities in space and beyond

In the latest in our series of opinions from our Advisory Board, the City of Mississauga’s Anthea Foyer says it’s time ...

Jointly building a smart city helps us all enjoy better urban livesSponsored by Huawei

Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.

Control of data debate could finally come out in the wash

A new battle is starting over the control of data, writes Shiv Malik, Head of Growth for Streamr

What will post pandemic mobility look like?

Governments need to do more to support the development of next generation vehicles, writes TomTom’s Stephanie L...

Where's the return on investment?

Delivering a return on investment for smart cities requires three dimensional change, writes Itai Dadon, head of smart ...

Iskandar shows Malaysia’s smart cities’ promise but only if they keep citizens in mind

Malaysia can show how to build a smart city from scratch but it’s not without its challenges, writes Skymind CEO Shawn T...

Smart cities are only as good as their connectivity

The promise of smart cities needs a strong network to back it up, writes Jamie Hayes, Mobile Network Operators Director,...

Connected Cities: Has the future changed in light of Covid-19?

The Covid-19 pandemic should force us to change how we use buildings, argues Meagan Crawford, Executive Director of U...

Overcoming the innovation gap

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

The 14 pillars of a smart city

Strategies must take a holistic approach encompassing people, institutions, structures and operations, say Clint Vince, ...

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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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Panel discussion: Using AI to create value in cities for communities and workforce

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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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A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Why start-ups aren’t the only game in town for advanced air mobilitySponsored by Bristow Group

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

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Trend Report: Creating truly open cities