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US DoE awards more than $17m to local energy projects

Climate action19 Nov 2024

The programme will distribute grants to 61 local and territorial governments to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower energy use.

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

Webinars12 Nov 2024

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ICLEI Europe set to equip public officials with AI skills

AI and Machine Learning11 Nov 2024

Programme aims to close knowledge gap and foster resilience, ensuring long-term success, as AI tech will support the public sector in its sustainability journey.

ThoughtLab Future-Ready City Profiles 2024: Capturing the future

Ebooks05 Nov 2024

A companion to 2024’s ’Building a Future-Ready City’ report from ThoughtLab, this report showcases how 12 cities of different sizes and levels of economic development are planning ahead to achieve their long-term goals.

Enhancing operational efficiency in cities through AI

AI and Machine Learning29 Oct 2024

Wayne Arvidson, global CTO of verticals, computer vision and AI at Dell Technologies, and Charbel Aoun, smart cities and spaces director EMEA at NVIDIA, delve into the possibilities and use cases that are making AI adoption a priority for cities looking to bolster their operations.

Funding awarded for digital equity initiatives across Boston

Inclusivity21 Oct 2024

The City of Boston has received $5m in grant funding and has been contributing to the Commonwealth’s broader efforts of ensuring digital equity across the state.

Global Future Councils call for collective action to tackle global crises

News18 Oct 2024

Initiatives and reports launched or advanced during the meeting in Dubai included the Clean Air Actions in Cities report and first in a series of AI reports.

Digital Dubai collaborates with Microsoft for technical innovation

AI and Machine Learning18 Oct 2024

The agreement emphasises Microsoft’s commitment to launching an initiative aimed at developing AI skills to support Digital Dubai’s efforts in this area.

Baltimore funds further work to close digital divide

Inclusivity15 Oct 2024

Second round of the Digital Equity Fund focuses on partnering with organisations to provide digital literacy education, digital skills and IT training.

Manchester joins Horizon citizen-centred CommuniCity project

News14 Oct 2024

It is the first UK city outside of London to join the EU programme that supports local people and organisations to create solutions to social challenges.

Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge to be held at SCEWC

News24 Sep 2024

North Texas Innovation Alliance members and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners will stage an international pitch event at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.

Analysis reveals scale of climate migration to cities if emissions don't fall

Climate action20 Sep 2024

Analysis by C40 Cities and the Mayors Migration Council highlights the need for cities to be given the right powers and resources to address climate migration.

Denver and Auckland sign City2City agreement

Economic Development19 Sep 2024

The US and New Zealand cities will work together to foster technology and innovation and connect their entrepreneurial ecosystems today and in the future.

Queensland enhances passenger experience on its trains

Rail Travel23 Aug 2024

The QTMP will support southeast Queensland’s population and economic growth over the next 10 years, as well as the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Vietnam and South Korea team for smart city development

News20 Aug 2024

Centre is expected to serve as a hub for both domestic construction and IT industries entering Vietnam and for smart city cooperation between the two countries.

Sunderland calls on residents to donate unwanted devices

Inclusivity14 Aug 2024

Project aims to ensure that everyone in the city has access to the tech they need, particularly for education, employment and staying connected with loved ones.

Manchester ranks most AI-ready city outside London in the UK

AI and Machine Learning06 Aug 2024

SAS AI Cities Index is based on seven criteria, including AI-related jobs, number of AI companies, search demand for generative AI and education opportunities.

Report reveals unequal access to green financing and tech

Climate action23 Jul 2024

The close relationship between lack of access to green financing and tech and the equitable transition to a greener economy risks further economic inequalities.

Liverpool City Region’s new transformation roadmap revealed

Economic Development22 Jul 2024

Liverpool City Region’s new roadmap has been approved, designed to respond to skills, transport, housing and climate challenges in the next four years.

New cohort of mayors announced for Bloomberg-Harvard initiative

People and skills17 Jul 2024

The initiative will provide a class of 39 mayors and 78 senior city leaders with management training to strengthen their city halls and deliver for residents.

Thailand partners to upskill and build smart city ecosystem

People and skills10 Jul 2024

Depa has signed a MoU with Silpakorn University and Dassault Systèmes to foster smart city development and enhance the digital skills of the Thai workforce.

Megacities lead the way in green jobs revolution

Climate action25 Jun 2024

Research by C40 and Circle Economy Foundation shows that some of the highest performing industries include public transport, waste, electricity and construction.

Itron announces first channel partner in Italy

News13 Jun 2024

With the addition of Integra, more utilities in Italy can enhance their grid infrastructure with Itron’s solutions and establish local business relationships.

Collaboration for private 5G smart-city project in Sunderland

4G and 5G13 Jun 2024

First phase of the smart cities project saw the rollout of next-generation connectivity across the UK city, laying the foundation for progress in various sectors.

High-speed fibre network deployed in Amazon rainforest

Climate action10 Jun 2024

New subaquatic optical, IP and XGS-PON fibre broadband network brings future-proof connectivity to the region, reducing the digital divide in 400 communities.

FTA awards $343m to improve accessibility at transit-rail stations

Inclusivity03 Jun 2024

Grant recipients will use the federal funding to make rail stations more accessible and inclusive and in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Gdansk, Madrid and Pau recognised in Eurocities awards

News03 Jun 2024

Winners were recognised for projects to attract skilled workers for the green transition, support sustainable food systems, and mobilise residents to vote.

Ukraine to launch Global Government Technology Centre in Kyiv

Economic Development30 May 2024

Centre aims to accelerate international collaboration on public sector innovation, digital transformation, emerging technologies and other critical tech issues.

Digital Twins for Senior Leaders course set to begin June 2024

Digital twins28 May 2024

The Digital Twin Hub has partnered with Cranfield University to launch the course, aimed at those who want to use digital twin systems rather than create them.

Mitsubishi joins Berlin airport smart city project

Planning and redevelopment21 May 2024

Berlin TXL project was launched in 2021 to create a smart city on the five-square-kilometre site of the former Berlin Tegel Airport, which closed in 2020.

US and Canadian cities collaborate on blue-green corridor

Economic Development16 May 2024

Initiative aims to develop 10-year plan to foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economic development while protecting the basin’s freshwater resources.

New zoning helps to transform one of NYC’s densest suburbs

Planning and redevelopment15 May 2024

The project is envisioned as a way to transform a large portion of the Lincoln Avenue corridor into a new linear public park with green and open space.

The smartest cities in Europe and US unveiled

News14 May 2024

ProptechOS evaluated 68 US and European cities against the smart city guidelines set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Texas alliance aims to expand internet access across region

Inclusivity10 May 2024

NTXIA has re-launched the Internet for North Texas Coalition to prioritise broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.

Mexico City wins Lee Kuan Yew World City international award

News09 May 2024

The prize is a biennial international award which has been jointly organised by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Centre for Liveable Cities.

NEC X names next wave of tech disruptors for its accelerator

News25 Apr 2024

Programme seeks to fast-track entrepreneurs in the ideation and prototyping phase, preparing to scale their innovative technologies across global markets.

Colorado Smart Futures Lab programme cohort unveiled

News10 Apr 2024

All of these companies are building smart cities technology solutions to issues confronting quality of life in communities across the state of Colorado.

EPA awards $20bn for US clean energy and climate projects

Climate action08 Apr 2024

Selected applicants have supported thousands of individuals, businesses, and community organisations to access capital for climate and clean energy projects.

IDC Government names 2024 smart city winners

News28 Mar 2024

Winners of the seventh IDC Government Smart Cities North America Awards span solutions in microclimate modelling and digital twins to quantum computing.

Chattanooga quantum collaborative announced

People and skills27 Mar 2024

CQC aims to create a comprehensive framework for workforce development, economic growth, and infrastructure advancement in the quantum technology sector.

Climate action Ashden Awards finalists unveiled

Climate action14 Mar 2024

Finalists from the UK and the Global South in the annual climate change charity’s awards combine climate ambition and a drive to achieve climate justice.

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

Citizen engagement12 Mar 2024

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

NYC sets out roadmap to grow the city’s green economy

People and skills05 Mar 2024

Investing in jobs and sectors to help combat climate change will also position New Yorkers to benefit from the 400,000 projected green-collar jobs by 2040.

City of Detroit announces first eight Certified Tech Hubs

Inclusivity20 Feb 2024

The Office of Digital Equity & Inclusion initiative aims to ensure residents have equitable access to basic digital literacy resources and tools that they need.

FiberLight assigns $20m for Texan autonomous highway project

Connected and autonomous vehicles09 Feb 2024

As part of the project, FiberLight is providing high-speed 10- and 100GB connectivity to the Public Infrastructure Network Nodes across some 92 miles of SH 130.

Projects announced for 5G for Smart Communities funding

4G and 5G07 Feb 2024

Objective of the 5G for Smart Communities initiative is to accelerate 5G coverage across Europe, with a focus on underserved rural and low-connectivity regions.

Plug and Play unveils Orlando office focused on smart cities

Economic Development02 Feb 2024

Plug and Play’s strategic move reflects its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting startups in the rapidly growing field of smart city technologies.

City of Helsinki employees experiment with the use of AI

AI and Machine Learning18 Jan 2024

Helsinki City employees are experimenting with the Microsoft Copilot artificial intelligence tool to assess its potential for bringing operational efficiencies.

Connected Places Catapult appoints incoming CEO

People and skills17 Jan 2024

Erika Lewis will join the UK innovation accelerator from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology where she is director, cybersecurity and digital identity.

World Economic Forum opens global GovTech centre in Berlin

People and skills16 Jan 2024

Centre will focus on public sector innovation, digital transformation and application of emerging technologies in government and public sector organisations.

Singapore and Shenzhen strengthen smart city initiative

Policymaking02 Jan 2024

Projects relating to AI, digital solutions and talent are among those agreed as part of the city-state and Chinese city’s joint smart city initiative.

Baltimore’s five-year plan to improve city’s digital access

Inclusivity21 Dec 2023

The City’s Digital Inclusion Strategy incorporates four actionable goals to help anchor the city’s activities and investments in the digital ecosystem.

Cop28: Finance partnership to accelerate Asian energy transition

Climate action05 Dec 2023

To reduce emissions while achieving its development goals, Asia needs to accelerate and scale up innovative financing solutions for its energy transition.

Plans progress for Guyana’s smart, sustainable city

Planning and redevelopment25 Nov 2023

The Silica City urban project, designed to become a future city for the nation, aspires to be a model of sustainability, resilience, and futuristic thinking.

Columbus allocates $15m to help close city’s digital divide

Inclusivity24 Nov 2023

Smart Columbus will receive $15m of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funding while Franklin County will contribute $5.2m to further support the initiative.

2023 Ashden Awards: climate champions announced

Climate action23 Nov 2023

Oranisations bringing affordable clean energy to a refugee camp and building 500 minigrids in Nigeria are among the winners in the climate charity’s awards.

IBM accelerator programme focuses on water management

Water17 Nov 2023

Roadmap of sustainability courses to benefit learners across communities underrepresented in technology and address market need for green and technology skills.

Connected Dallas opens its second walk-in community centre

Inclusivity16 Nov 2023

Programme provides a full range of digital navigation touchpoints that meet the community where they are, whether by text, chat, phone, online or in-person.

Smarter education: accelerating digital innovation in learningSponsored by Huawei

People and skills15 Nov 2023

SmartCitiesWorld takes a look at how intelligent education is helping create a world where technology seamlessly integrates with traditional teaching methods.

California cities lack resources to mobilise local climate action

Climate action14 Nov 2023

Many municipalities in the state need more detailed plans and staffing to take advantage of the historic state and federal funding available, reveals report.

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