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

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

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The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

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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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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 11 – Gareth Morgan, Cape Town – Mainstreaming and institutionalising urban resilience

Urban Exchange Podcast08 Jun 2023

Gareth Morgan, executive director of future planning and resilience for the City of Cape Town, joins the Urban Exchange to talk about his efforts to put resilience front and centre of all aspects of the city’s work.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

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.

ChargePoint and GM to expand ultrafast EV charging network

Electric vehicles23 Dec 2024

Many applicable locations will be equipped with ChargePoint’s Omni Port system, which allows vehicles with CCS or NACS charging ports to charge at any charger.

ST Engineering secures $180m contract for Bangkok MRT

Rail Travel23 Dec 2024

The Orange Line connects eastern and western Bangkok, enhancing connectivity across the city, reducing travel times and alleviating traffic congestion.

Detroit encourages contractors to innovate with AI

AI and Machine Learning20 Dec 2024

The City is integrating an artificial intelligence invitation statement into all request for proposals issued by the Office of Contracting and Procurement.

Glasgow pop-up transport hub boosts active travel rates

Transport hubs20 Dec 2024

Mobility hubs bring together a range of transport options and community services in one place, making it easier for people to travel without using private cars.

Kyiv officially opens WEF GovTech Centre

News20 Dec 2024

By using tech like AI, IoT and blockchain, with an emphasis on cybersecurity, the Kyiv Centre will foster an innovation ecosystem with local and global impact.

Oregon progresses energy-efficient buildings strategy

Batteries and renewables19 Dec 2024

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.

Casablanca joins C40 Cities network

Climate action19 Dec 2024

Morocco’s largest city is already taking steps to support the implementation of the Paris Agreement, reduce its emissions and enhance climate resilience.

Social housing residents move into ‘Zero Bills’ homes

Residential buildings19 Dec 2024

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.

Preparing cities for a smarter, sustainable future with AI

AI and Machine Learning18 Dec 2024

SmartCitiesWorld speaks to Renu Navale, Intel’s VP & General Manager for Cities and Critical Infrastructure, live from Smart City Expo 2024 in Barcelona.

City of Edmundston unveils microgrid project

Solar power18 Dec 2024

The Solstice microgrid project will supply the city with reliable, sustainable energy, reduce its carbon footprint, and support local economic growth.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit launches account-based ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service18 Dec 2024

With ABT, riders no longer need to purchase a ticket or select a fare in advance but rather board, tap their mobile device on an onboard validator and ride.

Dublin to host its first ever tech week

Citizen engagement18 Dec 2024

It aims to leave a lasting legacy by building connections across the tech sector as well as encourage engagement within the wider community in Irish the city.

DHL and Oxa partner on autonomous vehicle project at Heathrow

Connected and autonomous vehicles18 Dec 2024

By using AVs and AI, the project aims to help the aviation industry better understand how it can unlock a sustainable and scalable logistics solution.

US city of Cambridge announces VPPA with Illinois solar project

Solar power17 Dec 2024

The virtual power purchase agreement is for 50MWac of the 135MWac Prairie Solar project, located in Champaign County, and owned and operated by MN8 Energy.

Lancashire County Council deploys AI to improve bus network

AI and Machine Learning17 Dec 2024

Agreement with Lancashire County Council will see Alchera provide its bus solution to support the monitoring and evaluation of the county’s bus network.

Talq publishes latest smart lighting tender template

Lighting17 Dec 2024

Talq Tender Template is designed to help cities, municipalities, utilities, operators and project developers create their own tenders with reduced effort.

Partnership to explore smart parking solutions in Saudi Arabia

Road travel17 Dec 2024

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

More than $20m awarded in latest US airport infrastructure grants

Air Travel16 Dec 2024

AIG funds can be used for airport planning, development, sustainability, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, and runway safety enhancements.

Which cities have the longest commutes and wait times?

Road travel16 Dec 2024

Moovit big data insights from 50 cities across 17 countries reveals trends in commute times, wait times, transfers, payment, and transit improvement factors.

Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced

AI and Machine Learning16 Dec 2024

Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and the North Texas Innovation Alliance held the startup pitch at this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.

UK university progresses major carbon reduction plan

Climate action16 Dec 2024

The University of Kent partnered with Siemens to develop and deliver the carbon management plan to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50 per cent by 2030.

Glasgow rolls out solar programme for council-owned buildings

Solar power13 Dec 2024

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

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

The year-round challenge of addressing urban heat impacts

Climate action12 Dec 2024

Ladd Keith, Director of the Heat Resilience Initiative, discusses how record-breaking temperatures are reshaping our understanding of summer, the global initiatives being launched to tackle heat, and the innovative strategies being developed to enhance heat resilience in communities worldwide.

AI drone-in-a-box solution launched for emergency response

Logistics12 Dec 2024

Solution integrates Nokia Drone Networks with Motorola Solutions’ Cape drone software to transform public safety and mission-critical industrial operations.

Snapper boosts public transit efficiency using position data

Road travel12 Dec 2024

By analysing vehicle position data, Snapper reckons operators can confidently make adjustments to improve service reliability and passenger satisfaction.

Forest and Bird announce e-bike service integration

Micromobility12 Dec 2024

As North America’s largest micromobility operator, Bird’s global customer base will bring new users to Forest and its fleet of 15,000 e-bikes in London.

Energy-efficiency tech spend to reach $153bn by 2030

Climate action11 Dec 2024

Report says the ecosystem of providers and users will shift toward making energy-efficiency a key design and decision parameter across their operations.

Seattle awards smart city infrastructure project

Fibre networks11 Dec 2024

Actelis’ hybrid-fibre networking technology will power essential traffic management applications, including signals, cameras, and congestion monitoring systems.

Edinburgh opens Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route

Micromobility11 Dec 2024

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

Electric hydrofoil joins New Zealand ferry fleet

Sea travel11 Dec 2024

New Zealand’s Fullers360 becomes the world’s first major ferry operator to incorporate a certified electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel into its fleet.

Ottawa pilots permeable pavers to better manage rainwater

Climate action10 Dec 2024

The parking lot paving is part of a wider project to manage rainwater in older urban areas of the Canadian city and will help protect rivers and streams.

Passenger flow tech rolled out across Saudi Arabian airports

Air Travel10 Dec 2024

The technology, which uses Veovo’s Queue and Flow Management system and DTP’s smart mobile platform, has already been installed at Jeddah and Riyadh airports.

London upgrades CCTV network to increase safety

Citizen security10 Dec 2024

It follows £30m investment in full fibre coverage as part of the Connected London programme, which also included installation of air quality and traffic sensors.

Venice chooses Sustainable Cities Challenge semi-finalists

News10 Dec 2024

Toyota Mobility Foundation announces 10 innovators chosen for $3m Venice challenge to increase use of existing low/zero carbon transport modes in the city.

Colorado Smart Cities hosts library innovation challenge

News09 Dec 2024

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.

Moove and Waymo strike autonomous fleet partnership

Connected and autonomous vehicles09 Dec 2024

Mobility solutions company Moove will manage and dispatch Waymo’s fully autonomous fleet, beginning with operations in Phoenix in 2025 and Miami in 2026.

Agreement advances flying taxi operations in Abu Dhabi

Air Travel09 Dec 2024

Archer Aviation aims to be the first manufacturer of eVToL aircrafts in the Mena region and to launch commercial flying taxi operations in the emirate.

Biking feedback map helps evaluate cycling safety in cities

Citizen engagement09 Dec 2024

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.

San Diego plan zeros in on internet access and digital equity

Inclusivity06 Dec 2024

Master plan analyses the city’s digital divide to make recommendations on expanding broadband access and affordability with a focus on underserved communities.

Autonomous vehicle service launches at Toyota factory in Japan

Connected and autonomous vehicles06 Dec 2024

The May Mobility service will provide additional transportation options to employees and guests around the Toyota Motor Kyushu Co’s Miyata factory campus.

Isle of Man launches Innovation Challenge 2025

News06 Dec 2024

Unesco Biosphere status and a supportive ecosystem offer an ideal environment for innovation with entries invited across fintech, cleantech and data and AI.

Greater Manchester approves Vision Zero Strategy and Action Plan

Policymaking06 Dec 2024

By taking decisive action in Greater Manchester, it is estimated that around 3,800 unnecessary deaths and life-changing injuries could be prevented by 2040.

Setting out a roadmap for next-gen metaverse applications

Fibre networks05 Dec 2024

World Broadband Association is urging countries to establish investment, legislation and deployment plans to enable the migration towards all-fibre broadband.

Maryland to use AI technology to manage traffic flow

AI and Machine Learning05 Dec 2024

MDoT has approved the deployment of the AI mobility platform to eliminate gridlock at key intersections, improving traffic flow, and enhancing safety.

Milton Keynes unveils Smart City Action Plan

News05 Dec 2024

The plan supports the Tech, Smart City, Digital and Creative Industries Strategy, designed to grow its global reputation as a smart city and home of innovation.

Canberra opens scale-up innovation hub

Economic Development05 Dec 2024

Canberra Innovation Network’s Scale Up Hub provides a dedicated space for Canberra-based start-ups and small-to-medium enterprises to collaborate and grow.

Smart Surfaces Coalition launches Peer Learning Network

News04 Dec 2024

Peer Learning Network supports a fast growing community of urban infrastructure practitioners interested in adopting smart surfaces to tackle climate change.

App aims to help agencies manage fixed and flexible routes

Mobility-as-a-Service04 Dec 2024

Enhanced Pingo Flex platform seeks to empower transit agencies with ease of use, adaptability, and efficiency across both rural and urban communities.

Mobile coverage completed on London’s Elizabeth line

4G and 5G04 Dec 2024

It marks a key milestone in the mayor’s and Transport for London’s commitment to bring mobile connectivity to the whole of London’s transport network.

Ireland’s largest high-power, EV charging station unveiled

Electric vehicles04 Dec 2024

Dublin site represents a milestone in the country’s mission for 40 per cent of cars to be electric by 2030 and Ionity’s to make long-distance EV travel the norm.

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

Climate action03 Dec 2024

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

Ukraine municipalities join climate neutrality initiative

Climate action03 Dec 2024

Launched under the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, Sun4Ukraine is a four-year project supporting Ukrainian cities in pursuit of climate-neutrality.

How shared transport can reduce UK emissions

Climate action03 Dec 2024

A study carried out by CoMoUK reveals the extent to which the use of shared transport schemes in England and Wales could lead to a reduction in emissions.

Finland expands LoRaWan network to support IoT applications

Internet of Things03 Dec 2024

Digita and Netmore will jointly develop large-scale projects in utility, building and construction and logistics verticals using expanded LoRaWan capabilities.

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