OnDemand Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to explore urban connectivity and its role in enhancing smart city development in 2025 and beyond.

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

Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to discover how AI can bring innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reliability for utilities providers.

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

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

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.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 24 - The City Resilience Framework & the next decade of resilience

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.

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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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.

Boston will require new buildings to hit net zero standards

Planning and redevelopment31 Jan 2025

The new zoning will introduce decarbonisation requirements for development projects that accelerate progress on the City’s goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050.

Which US cities are emerging as leading tech hubs?

Smart Cities News29 Jan 2025

The research was conducted to benchmark the leading metropolitan statistical areas based on their capacity to generate and embrace emerging technologies.

How clean construction could create jobs and drive inclusive growth in cities

People and skills29 Jan 2025

Research report by the C40 Cities network – spanning seven global cities – presents a compelling economic case for shifting to clean construction practices.

Espoo conducts scenario analysis to inform climate action

Climate action28 Jan 2025

Espoo is strengthening its knowledge base, especially on the development of building stock emissions per square metre, to promote sustainable construction.

Four mobile networks delivered to flagship London building

Commercial buildings28 Jan 2025

Freshwave has designed a 4G distributed antenna system to provide assured connectivity for everyone in 8 Bishopgate, no matter which mobile network they use.

Charlotte progresses all-electric firehouse

Municipal buildings27 Jan 2025

Located at 3019 Beam Road, the building will be entirely electric, aligning with Charlotte’s broader environmental goals, and will host an all-electric engine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Phoenix announces Reinventing Cities initiative winner

Climate action03 Jan 2025

Arizona-based architectural firm Krause has designed the fully carbon-positive Resource Innovation Campus to the most rigorous sustainability certification.

SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2024

News30 Dec 2024

Which cities, trends and technologies made the smart cities headlines over the past 12 months? SmartCitiesWorld brings you its 10 top stories of 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Toronto breaks ground on transit-oriented mixed-use development

Residential buildings28 Nov 2024

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

Tallinn commits to 15-minute city principles for 2025

Planning and redevelopment27 Nov 2024

City says it will enable efficient planning for new kindergartens, schools and services for seniors, improving accessibility and aligning with community needs.

US Dot launches local climate action playbook

Climate action26 Nov 2024

Climate Strategies That Work playbook includes 28 solutions to help reduce carbon pollution and create more resilient and sustainable transportation systems.

Organisations’ lack of data poses challenge to decarbonisation

Data management & software26 Nov 2024

Availability and access to right data is key challenge to decarbonisation efforts, despite 54 per cent of firms having mature or advanced data-driven operations.

Urban Glen “live-work-and-cultural” development unveiled for Hangzhou

Planning and redevelopment26 Nov 2024

Development is part of a wider transformative urban initiative aimed at establishing a dynamic art and cultural destination within the historically rich city.

C40 collaboration to help cities tackle extreme heat

Climate action25 Nov 2024

A $1.05m grant from climate and energy solutions provider Carrier will support C40 to promote sustainable cooling solutions in buildings and neighbourhoods.

Green light for eco-friendly coastal town in Edinburgh

Planning and redevelopment22 Nov 2024

Development includes 847 net-zero ready homes on the city’s largest brownfield site, addressing the housing emergency and helping achieve climate action goals.

Incubator selects startups for building innovation programme

Climate action21 Nov 2024

Three clean technology startups have been awarded $250,000 each in non-dilutive funding to help accelerate energy-efficient, resilient building technologies.

Singapore launches smart precinct pilot at wildlife reserve

Recreational space20 Nov 2024

Mandai Wildlife Group is integrating robotics for a range of applications, including guest interactions, deliveries and surveillance in a challenging landscape.

UAE to retrofit government buildings with energy efficiency tech

Climate action19 Nov 2024

Siemens will deploy technology to upgrade HVAC systems, integrate movement and lighting sensors, and install building systems to centralise energy management.

Arup and Resilient Cities Network team to provide guidance on extreme shocks

Resilience08 Nov 2024

Arup’s recently updated City Resilience Framework provides city leaders with actionable strategies to proactively prepare for future shocks and stresses.

C40 guide to serve as implementation tool for urban planners

Climate action08 Nov 2024

The guide will serve as a tool to accelerate sustainable, equitable and resilient urban planning policies and promote deliverable climate action around the globe.

Shenzhen named Smart City of 2024 at Smart City Expo World Congress

News07 Nov 2024

Shenzhen was recognised for its Smarter City, Better Life initiative focused on transforming the city through digitalisation, advanced urban management, and sustainable development.

Strategic partnership to accelerate smart city progress in UAE

News06 Nov 2024

Partnership with the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will combine InfraX’s infrastructure expertise with Tuya’s smart home technologies.

SmartCitiesWorld launches Technology Innovation for Community-Centric Cities initiative

Inclusivity05 Nov 2024

Launched at Smart City Expo, TICCCITIES is designed to put equity and transparency at the forefront of cities’ considerations when innovating and deploying new solutions.

Itron showcases CityEdge portfolio at Smart City Expo

Internet of Things05 Nov 2024

Portfolio focuses on five key areas of smart lighting, traffic and highways, environment and sustainability, public safety and energy, water and utilities.

eBook: From Future Vision to Urban Reality

Ebooks05 Nov 2024

In the latest pioneering study from ThoughtLab, delve into how a diverse range of 250 cities from around the world, are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals and paving the way towards future readiness.

Smart energy trial aims to save UK households £100,000 in bills

Residential buildings04 Nov 2024

The trial by smart energy company Ivie enables homes with low-carbon tech to test a subscription-style, flat-rate tariff that is not dependent on usage.

City AI Series: Levelling up operational efficiencySponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning28 Oct 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ‘AI in Cities’ interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we explore levelling up operational efficiency.

How AI and digital twins are becoming critical climate action toolsSponsored article

Digital twins28 Oct 2024

Dr Uwe Jasnoch, director, EMEA Government, Transportation and Defence at Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, explains how greater geographic intelligence enabled by AI and digital twins can support cities in achieving climate resilience, and how Hexagon has worked to combine these technologies into a service that makes them scalable and accessible for more cities.

Plans could unlock £100m funding for environmental projects

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