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Smart Cities News27 Jul 2022

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Cop26: satellite tech launched to help organisations meet sustainability goals

News11 Nov 2021

Platform to be used by utility, energy and other companies to measure, enhance, track, report and offset biodiversity, and other sustainability metrics for land, air and water.

Westminster City Council launches innovation challenge to engage citizens

News08 Nov 2021

As part of a drive to become a smarter city, the council’s inaugural innovation challenge will identify the issues that really matter to the London borough’s communities and provide an online portal where solutions can be collected.

Smart city tech company to expand product portfolio and deployment

News24 Sep 2021

Ubicquia will use new investment to accelerate growth, facilitate larger supply chain commitments, and manage working capital requirements driven by increasing orders from OEM customers.

SmartCitiesWorld partners with the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation

News22 Apr 2021

Through a media partnership, both organisations will share content and work together on events and other initiatives that support shared goals to build smarter and more sustainable cities.

Otonomo expands connected car data ecosystem

News12 Jun 2020

The automotive data services platform developer is collaborating with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to increase the use of car data in the European Union.

Vancouver uses virtual open houses to ensure citizens have their say

News09 Jun 2020

They will temporarily replace in-person open houses and have been launched on the city’s new digital engagement platform, Shape Your City Vancouver.

50 major US cities double their solar capacity

News08 Jun 2020

The analysts behind the seventh Shining Cities 2020 report said each year the study has revealed that more local leaders are pursuing solar projects and smart local policies.

Masabi and Littlepay unveil contactless ticketing solution “in a box”

News08 Jun 2020

Passengers will be able to tap their contactless bank cards or mobile phones to travel, removing the potential risks of handling cash or physically interacting with ticketing infrastructure.

Melbourne launches largest ever revegetation project to green the city

News08 Jun 2020

Plans to plant 150,000 trees and shrubs form part of the Australian city’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic by creating jobs and enhancing public space, in addition to tackling the climate emergency.

Data-driven insights initiative aims to help cities recover from Covid-19

News01 Jun 2020

Mastercard is launching a set of tools and a series of research studies to help inform cities’ responses and decision-making as they recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

5G car aims to help redefine human mobility

News21 May 2020

The HiPhi 1 will connect between cars, roads and cities and features a human oriented architecture which enables it to self-adapt and learn to enhance user experience.

Boston rolls out critical event management platform for public safety

News21 May 2020

Multilingual communications are sent daily with information about public health and safety, as well as related preventative measures and city resources to combat coronavirus.

App launched to support frontline workers during the pandemic

News20 May 2020

Blink has been developed and deployed in partnership with leading organisations, including the UK’s NHS, to empower and protect frontline and key workers inside their organisations.

Next-gen pedestrian crossing aims to use IoT to improve safety

News19 May 2020

Applied Information’s system uses a combination of technologies to create an active safety zone that encourages pedestrians and drivers to be more alert.

WISeKey announces IoT early warning system for future virus outbreaks

News19 May 2020

The cybersecurity company stresses though that the IoT will live up to its promise only if devices, the data they generate and the applications that control them can be fully secured and trusted.

Social distancing tools launched for safer travel at airports

News19 May 2020

Veovo is introducing virtual queuing and passenger density solutions which make use of movement monitoring and machine learning to provide airports with live situational awareness.

Industry group to develop framework for secure track and trace

News15 May 2020

ETSI’s Europe for Privacy-Preserving Pandemic Protection aims to enable developers to build interoperable mobile apps for proximity detection and anonymous identification.

St Louis expands smart city kiosk roll-out

News14 May 2020

The kiosks are part of the city’s drive to create social equity and increase public safety and are also being used to provide information on the coronavirus crisis.

Where are the greenest cities in Europe?

News14 May 2020

Nine cities make the shortlist for the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards, which recognise those cities that are making urban environments better and healthier places to live.

Bogota announces major street furniture project

News12 May 2020

The 15-year deal includes the design, installation, operation and maintenance of more than 6,000 displays that will provide new public services.

Singapore pilots robot dog to assist safe distancing in parks

News12 May 2020

The four-legged robot called Spot, which is fitted with safety sensors to detect objects and people in its path, is being deployed over a 3km stretch in a section of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.

Blockchain energy platform launched by European consortium

News01 May 2020

The consortium contends that we must prepare for a future in which we are largely dependent on consumers with their electric cars, home batteries and heat pumps to stabilise the grid reliably and sustainably.

Chicago develops app to communicate directly with those who may be Covid-19 positive

News30 Apr 2020

As well as provide important information and guidance, the Chi Covid Coach could also help with the city’s forward-looking strategy to develop a registry for a future vaccine.

San Diego creates more room for walking and cycling on its streets amid Covid-19

News30 Apr 2020

The city is introducing a “slow streets” pilot programme to repurpose certain public streets to create more outdoor space and encourage safe walking and cycling.

Blockchain platform developed for mobility-as-a-service

News30 Apr 2020

Sony has announced the development of a blockchain-based common database as part of a challenge proposed by Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.

New partners sign up to self-driving mobility trials in Norway

News30 Apr 2020

The purpose of the self-driving vehicle trials is to explore ways to integrate autonomous vehicles into Ruter’s public transport service and provide new mobility services.

Chicago strengthens EV charging measures for new buildings

News29 Apr 2020

The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment-Ready ordinance updates the city’s municipal code to increase the number of private parking spaces equipped with EV-charging capacity.

Cleantech start-ups address climate change

News24 Apr 2020

Participants in the Urban Future Prize were challenged to develop productive and equitable solutions in a number of areas, including smart cities.

LiDAR used to monitor safe distancing and analyse crowd density

News23 Apr 2020

iinside has upgraded its solution to help building, facility and venue operators monitor the effectiveness of customer spacing efforts and take action to preserve them.

Companies join forces to develop autonomous trams in China

News22 Apr 2020

Fitsco and Cognitive Pilot have signed a contract to develop an artificial intelligence-based computer vision system, which aims to increase the safety and efficiency of public transport.

Thermal imaging service developed to protect against the spread of coronavirus

News22 Apr 2020

Mitie Security has launched a range of fever-screening solutions that detect the human temperature of individuals as they enter public spaces, hospitals, retail units and other buildings.

Survey reveals gap between climate change perceptions and required actions

News21 Apr 2020

While three quarters of UK consumers believe climate change is a serious threat, they are still unclear as to which activities in their lives emit carbon.

Satellite project to help build the smart cities of the future

News20 Apr 2020

Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group has announced its first Starlink satellite constellation project that will help build smart cities across Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.

Planet Smart City to develop smart affordable housing in Pune

News16 Apr 2020

It will create 1,000 smart apartments across a 21,000 sqm area in the Life Republic township in partnership with real estate group, Kolte Patil Developers.

Data alliance aims to limit economic impact of Covid-19 outbreak

News16 Apr 2020

Established by Rolls-Royce, the alliance will combine data from different sources to create insight and practical applications to support governments and organisations around the world.

Plans for North America's tallest living wall aim to improve local air quality in Dallas

News15 Apr 2020

A 26-storey tower in the US city that will feature 40,000 plants is estimated to capture 1,600 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.

Amsterdam adopts first ‘city doughnut’ model for circular economy

News15 Apr 2020

Economist Kate Raworth has adapted her doughnut model for Amsterdam. The approach could help the municipality with its post-pandemic recovery.

Analytics tool launched to track mobility flows across Italy

News14 Apr 2020

Mobility Map from Enel X and Here Technologies is designed to provide government agencies with mobility indicators to analyse the impact of Covid-19 containment measures.

LA rolls out pre-paid cards for Covid-19 financial assistance

News09 Apr 2020

The cash assistance model, created with Accelerator for America and Mastercard’s City Possible network, could be quickly scaled to other cities.

European coalition to develop “privacy-preserving” tech for contact tracing

News03 Apr 2020

PEPP-PT says its goal is to make technical mechanisms and standards available globally as soon as possible.

Finnish cities collaborate on circular economy operating model

News02 Apr 2020

Tampere, Espoo and Turku aim to create a model where cities, businesses, research organisations and citizens can develop neighbourhoods in line with circular economy principles.

Cities begin to count the financial cost of coronavirus

News01 Apr 2020

While the human toll can’t be underestimated, cities are now also facing the financial ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic.

Smart Dubai builds single source of data

News01 Apr 2020

The Dubai Registers initiative will collect, organise, link and store the latest and most accurate data to ensure it is useful to as many parties as possible.

Israeli tech companies partner to reduce accidents

News31 Mar 2020

NoTraffic and Eye-Net Mobile are joining forces to enable communication between drivers and city infrastructure to assist at blind spots and increase safety at intersections.

Boston launches Covid-19 data dashboards for residents

News30 Mar 2020

The dashboards, developed by the city’s analytics specialists, provide up-to-date information about the status of coronavirus in Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States as a whole.

Uber files lawsuit against LADOT over dockless data-sharing

News25 Mar 2020

Uber claimed it has been left with little choice than to take the action but LADOT defended its data policy and lamented the “unfortunate timing".

Toyota and NTT join forces on smart city ‘platform of platforms’

News25 Mar 2020

The Japanese giants say partnering up makes sense amid shifts in their respective industries.

Tainan to launch commercial autonomous bus service

News25 Mar 2020

The service will cover two business districts in the fifth-largest city in Taiwan, and is part of a two-year smart transportation development plan.

Netherlands doubles renewable energy subsidies

News23 Mar 2020

In December 2019, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands ordered the government to cut the nation’s CO2 emissions by 25 per cent from 1990 levels by the end of 2020.

Researchers tap open data to make cities feel safer for women

News19 Mar 2020

The team is analysing data collected from the Safetipin mobile app, which allows users to rate public areas on safety criteria and to flag concerns.

Dubai launches 100% Paperless Stamp

News18 Mar 2020

The Smart Dubai Government is introducing the award for government entities that have fully implemented the Dubai Paperless Strategy.

Robot deliveries roll out in Milton Keynes’ centre

News16 Mar 2020

A new report also shows that 20 per cent of parcels globally could be delivered by drones, robots or AVs by 2030. Further, automated delivery technology could play a part in the coronavirus pandemic response.

South Korea to step-up online coronavirus tracking

News12 Mar 2020

South Korea is set to deploy a new system using data such as surveillance camera footage and credit card transactions of confirmed coronavirus patients to recreate their movements.

3D-printed air quality sensors available for loan at Helsinki libraries

News12 Mar 2020

The sensors measure the carbon monoxide content of outdoor air and the results can be viewed on a smartphone application.

From wargames to insurance: Cities urged to revisit resilience strategies amid ransomware “new reality”

News11 Mar 2020

A new report from Deloitte addresses whether to pay ransom, cyber-insurance, skills and more.

Coronavirus: TfL trials longer-lasting anti-viral cleaner

News11 Mar 2020

Enhanced cleaning will be introduced across all TfL transport but the public must continue to follow handwashing advice, the authority stressed.

Bloomberg Philanthropies launches coronavirus support programme for mayors

News10 Mar 2020

The initiative will provide cities with virtual coaching, shared best practices and up-to-date information.

IDC names "best and brightest" North American smart city projects

News10 Mar 2020

The winning projects include an Alexa-assisted citizen contact centre and data-driven systems to reduce flooding and address road accident hotspots.

Bogota ranked as 2019's most congested city

News09 Mar 2020

Drivers in the Colombian capital lose 191 hours a year to congestion, according to the 2019 Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard, which identifies and analyses trends in more than 900 cities.

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