Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

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OnDemand Panel discussion: Harnessing the power of AI for smarter utilities

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

Discover how this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit puts the spotlight on the switch to clean and renewable energy, and the importance of energy-efficiency.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

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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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

Podcasts

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

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

Opinions

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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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.

Illinois fast-food outlets enrol in community solar

Solar power23 Jan 2025

Thirty-one McDonalds and Wendy’s locations in northern Illinois are estimated to save over $20,000 annually for 20 years on electricity through solar programme.

Zencity acquires UK engagement specialist

Citizen engagement23 Jan 2025

Zencity and Commonplace’s combined offering aims to provide digital engagement with artificial intelligence, social listening and analytics capabilities.

City of London issues sustainability guidance for the built environment

Climate action23 Jan 2025

It sets out five key sustainability themes, including retrofit and reuse and circular economy, that are applicable to all development proposals within the City.

Which are the best-performing cities in the US?

Economic Development22 Jan 2025

2025 Milken Institute index reflects cities’ effectiveness at promoting growth and providing access to essential services and infrastructure needed for success.

Moovit to streamline intercity transport planning and ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service22 Jan 2025

Partnering with Distribusion equips Moovit users with the ability to plan, purchase, and ride intercity transport journeys with hundreds of European carriers.

European cities call for political recognition for innovation plans

News22 Jan 2025

Latest Eurocities Pulse Survey finds that city governments recognise the need to innovate to tackle urgent challenges but need stronger political recognition.

UK reveals first electricity smart substation

Smart grids22 Jan 2025

It is part of UK Power Networks’ Constellation trial to better analyse power flows, and redirect energy to optimise infrastructure and cater for future needs.

WEF report offers practical steps for inclusive AI adoption

AI and Machine Learning21 Jan 2025

Sustainable AI infrastructure, data diversity and robust ethical guardrails are among top strategies for building equitable, intelligence-driven economies.

Germany to build zero energy bills neighbourhood

Residential buildings21 Jan 2025

Enabled by Octopus Energy’s Zero Bills initiative, the homes in Schramberg will be powered by green tech, including solar panels, heat pumps and batteries.

Pilotless eVTol completes debut flight over Shanghai

Air Travel21 Jan 2025

Longhua Airport offers good conditions for low-altitude economic activities, including aerial mobility, tourism and sightseeing, emergency rescue and logistics.

AI-powered tool aims to provide real-time fleet intelligence

AI and Machine Learning21 Jan 2025

FleetNow aims to deliver actionable intelligence, identifying where fleets can make data-driven decisions by tracking major expenses like fuel and maintenance

Salt Lake City launches one-stop digital service tool

Citizen engagement20 Jan 2025

MySLC allows users to request a wide variety of services and also features location mapping technology to allow for additional specificity to be included.

US cities receive innovation grants to aid economic mobility

Economic Development20 Jan 2025

Allentown, Beaverton, Little Rock, Philadelphia, Spokane, St Louis and Tacoma have been awarded grants from the US Conference of Mayors’ DollarWise campaign.

EV infrastructure impacting UK purchase and rental decisions

Electric vehicles20 Jan 2025

With EV charging important to up to three-quarters of flat residents, data reveals this figure is at odds with the lack of charging points in many buildings.

Companies team to accelerate smart city initiatives in Oman

Fibre networks20 Jan 2025

Oman Broadband Company and ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions will support the digital transformation objectives and strategic ambitions of Oman Vision 2040.

Chilean helicopter operator to lease five eVTol aircraft

Air Travel17 Jan 2025

The Cavorite X7 claims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopters with twice the speed and up 75 per cent lower operating costs.

Air quality: how to take action on the silent killer in our cities

Air quality17 Jan 2025

Jaime Pumarejo, former mayor of Barranquilla, Colombia, and executive director of Breathe Cities, explains how cities can engage communities, activist groups and financial institutions to improve urban air quality.

WEF identifies nature-positive opportunities for cities

Climate action17 Jan 2025

The World Economic Forum is publishing a series of reports charting actionable pathways for nature-positive transformation across key industries and cities.

Which countries are leading the copper switch-off?

Fibre networks17 Jan 2025

A study from FTTH Council Europe shows the progress 27 EU member states – and the UK – are making toward adopting full-fibre broadband infrastructure.

UK Smart Data Challenge Prize call for entries

Open data17 Jan 2025

Prize is calling on individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, academia and civil society to prototype smart data solutions across different sectors of the economy.

Austin expands Resilience Hub Pilot programme

Resilience16 Jan 2025

The city is evolving the Austin Resilience Network, comprised of city and community resources, to improve emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

Sita bids to deliver next-level cybersecurity in aviation

Air Travel16 Jan 2025

Solution will safeguard access from remote sites and airport assets, enabling smooth passenger flows while avoiding downtimes and reducing turnaround times.

Oxa joins Sunderland autonomous mobility project

Connected and autonomous vehicles16 Jan 2025

The project aims to illustrate how autonomous shuttles can better connect people to key destinations within the city while reducing environmental impact.

Siemens eMobility chosen for key EV charging sites in Italy

Electric vehicles16 Jan 2025

The company is helping to drive the electrification of public transportation as well as the transformation of petrol stations into strategic service areas.

Chattanooga awards $2m smart traffic solution contract

AI and Machine Learning15 Jan 2025

It marks an expansion following a pilot at 12 intersections covering the downtown area and will use lidar to improve roadway safety and reduce congestion.

Exploring the untapped potential of circular retrofitting

Climate action15 Jan 2025

Report reveals the untapped potential of circular retrofitting to decarbonise the built environment and deliver significant economic and environmental benefits.

Switzerland to launch public transport autonomous driving project

Connected and autonomous vehicles15 Jan 2025

From spring 2025, autonomous vehicles will operate in the Furttal region of the canton of Zurich, transporting passengers to destinations in the pilot region.

Wireless Broadband Alliance calls for greater collaboration on 6G

4G and 5G15 Jan 2025

It also believes 6G should concentrate on practical verticals, including smart cities, which will benefit most from low-latency, and seamless connectivity.

Hawaiian transit agency introduces bus mobile app

Mobility-as-a-Service14 Jan 2025

Hawaiian transit agency’s new app seeks to enhances transit journeys with contactless payments and faster boarding, creating a more streamlined rider experience.

NYC Transit Tech Lab issues annual call for entries

News14 Jan 2025

This year’s challenges are calling for tech-driven approaches focused on analysing and improving ridership and optimising inspections and maintenance.

Wifi and cellular connectivity are top priorities for real-estate

Commercial buildings14 Jan 2025

Research reveals that connectivity outranks price and amenities for business leaders, while the demand for smart building technologies is also on the increase.

Airly uses AI to automate creation of air quality insight

Air quality14 Jan 2025

Users select the desired air quality index or parameters on the Airly platform and a bespoke document will be created with AI-generated data insights.

How to design safe and bikeable streets

Micromobility13 Jan 2025

The Urban Bikeway Design Guide includes detailed policy, planning, and project guidance to ensure connected bikeable streets become standard practice in the US.

TRC teams with Carahsoft to deliver on-demand transit solutions

Mobility-as-a-Service13 Jan 2025

The Routing Company said the partnership means the public sector can access its advanced transit solutions without the complexities of traditional procurement.

Barcelona continues to reduce pollution levels

Air quality13 Jan 2025

All stations in the Atmospheric Pollution Monitoring and Forecast Network showed a general drop, with results that meet the current limit for NO2 set by the EU.

Bristol to install 40 cycle hangars across the city

Micromobility13 Jan 2025

The cycle hangars project has been made possible through funding secured by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority from Active Travel England.

Chicago launches recycle coach app for hyper-local waste info

Smart waste10 Jan 2025

The app aims to decrease contamination at material recovery facilities, increase the diversion of materials from landfills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Oxford to install electric infrastructure on waterways

Air quality10 Jan 2025

Project will see the installation of eco-mooring bollards to provide visiting boaters with electrical power infrastructure as an alternative to diesel engines.

Smart city finalists named in TalTech challenge

News10 Jan 2025

Solutions in the latest Tallinn University of Technology’s Smart City Challenge range from lighting nanogrids to 3D tree modelling for urban digital twins.

Smart city visions presented at CES 2025

News09 Jan 2025

Seongnam City, Incheon and Phoenix are among the cities participating in the Las Vegas electronics show, aiming to position themselves as global innovation hubs.

Consortium seeks to transform Santa Marta into AI-powered smart city

AI and Machine Learning09 Jan 2025

By demonstrating the power of AI and IoT to transform urban spaces, Santa Marta aims to serve as a model for future smart city projects across the region.

Aberdeen City Council helps businesses navigate digital world

Economic Development09 Jan 2025

An online toolkit includes access to footfall data aggregated from across the city centre, as well as information on city events, grants and digital training.

Which cities suffer the worst congestion rates?

Congestion09 Jan 2025

TomTom has analysed unified metrics in 500 cities across 62 countries to rank these cities based on their average travel time as well as congestion levels.

How smart technology is reducing intersection congestion

Congestion08 Jan 2025

Intelligent connected traffic technology solutions specialist Lyt has unveiled key intersection performance metrics in cities and communities in the US in 2024.

Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

Webinars08 Jan 2025

Join the next SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion with Sand Technologies, exploring urban connectivity and its role in creating smarter cities in 2025 and beyond.

GenAI smart city tech unveiled at CES 2025

AI and Machine Learning08 Jan 2025

Linker Vision revealed its GenAI Observ platform and vision language model in Las Vegas, which enables advanced image analysis in smart city applications.

UK local authority uses open data to create greener future

Open data08 Jan 2025

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is working with Opendatasoft to build its open data portal with a key focus on driving environmental improvements.

C40 Cities builds on Water Safe Cities partnership

Water08 Jan 2025

The global cities network will continue its work with Grundfos Foundation to help cities tackle water risks and accelerate sustainable water management.

Toyota announces completion of first phase of Woven City

News07 Jan 2025

The smart city at the base of Mount Fuji has been recognised for its environmentally conscious and human-centric design aimed at enhancing quality of life.

Philadelphia tackles kerb and right-of-way street management

Road travel07 Jan 2025

The new cloud-based product, IQ Road Rules, will hold digital twin information about the City of Philadelphia’s streets, sidewalks, and kerbs.

Companies team for $25bn green infrastructure programme

Economic Development07 Jan 2025

AI green energy and tech company DeepGreenX Group and Sente Ventures have announced a framework agreement for the five-year green investment programme.

UK Power Networks hits energy flexibility milestone

Batteries and renewables07 Jan 2025

The organisation has more than 100,000 live assets, totalling 2GW of flexibility, registered on its trading platform from EV charging to solar and wind farms.

Partnership to deliver clean power to low-income communities

Batteries and renewables06 Jan 2025

Haven Energy is partnering with Clean Power Alliance to establish a virtual power plant and drive solar and battery adoption in communities in California.

Chicago achieves renewable milestone for city buildings

Municipal buildings06 Jan 2025

As of 1 January 2025, all City-owned buildings – including O’Hare Airport and Harold Washington Library – are 100 per cent sourced by renewable energy.

Glasgow expands cycle storage scheme with Cyclehoop

Micromobility06 Jan 2025

Convenient, secure on-street cycle storage is a vital element of the city’s plans to encourage people living in flats to see cycling as viable everyday option.

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