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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand

OnDemand Webinar: Unlocking the future of cities with digital twins

We explore the potential for digital twins to disrupt the status quo for city planners and administrators. Our expert speakers will delve into how city authorities can harness this innovative technology to create digital realities, providing them with a holistic view of their urban landscapes. We will guide you through the key concepts and practical applications of digital twins in city management.

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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment

The SmartCitiesWorld Summit, which takes place 26-27 June, will act as a call to action for cities to make the transformation of the built environment a central part of their climate action strategies.

COP26: 10 guiding principles to be reflected in the final agreement

Ahead of COP26, SmartCitiesWorld has written an open letter to international political leaders consisting of 10 major guiding principles that we believe should be reflected in any final agreement at the conference in Glasgow in November. Here, we break down those principles, addressing the challenges within each and the importance of cities receiving full backing from central governments as they look to a greener future.

Smart Cities Reports

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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.

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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 21 - 10 years of urban resilience in Rotterdam

Join us on the latest episode of the Urban Exchange podcast, looking back at 10 years of resilience in the city of Rotterdam, and exploring what the future holds.

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Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Digital Leaders CEO Giuliano Liguori highlights Italy as an example and warning that pushing ahead with smart city plans should ensure access for the worst off, on an individual and municipal level, as top priority.

Why buses will be the catalyst for electrified public transport

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Low-carbon heating system launched for Bellingham waterfront

Climate action01 Nov 2024

Port of Bellingham has partnered with Corix to create a low-carbon energy system for the City’s Downtown Waterfront District to provide heating and cooling.

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.

Public space aims to bring New Yorkers back to water’s edge

Planning and redevelopment24 Oct 2024

Malt Drive Park is an expansive development along Newtown Creek waterfront in Queens and has been designed with sculpted topography to mitigate flood risk.

Austin uses AI to automate building permit process

Planning and redevelopment14 Oct 2024

It follows a three-month pilot of the Archistar system and marks a step forward in leveraging AI to streamline the city’s building permit assessment processes.

New Rochelle unveils plans for transit centre redesign

Planning and redevelopment11 Oct 2024

Redesign is a cornerstone of the City’s transformative downtown redevelopment strategy, positioning it as a model for equitable and sustainable urban growth.

Manchester’s 1.7bn innovation district opens its doors

Planning and redevelopment03 Oct 2024

The project sees the transformation of University of Manchester’s North campus into a district to advance innovation across sectors, including digital tech.

Plans unveiled to transform former Connecticut power plant

Planning and redevelopment02 Oct 2024

Anchored by a reimagined decommissioned coal-fired and oil-powered facility, the park will become a public amenity in Norwalk with a stellar network of spaces.

Sheffield to unveil Dutch-style roundabout

Road travel30 Sep 2024

The roundabout will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists with the aim of making it safer and easier for people to get around the city in an active way.

Edinburgh releases vision for new coastal neighbourhood

Planning and redevelopment04 Sep 2024

Draft plan for the environmentally friendly, coastal development in Seafield aims to help address the housing emergency that exists in the Scottish capital.

C40 Cities launches tool to help create healthier cities

Planning and redevelopment27 Aug 2024

The Healthy Neighbourhood Explorer tool is built on the principles that residents can access services and amenities within a short distance from their homes.

Manchester explores plans to create town within the city

Planning and redevelopment19 Aug 2024

Holt Town will adhere to “low-car principles” and embed digital tech into the fabric of urban regeneration projects to modernise access to public services.

How smart cities are using artificial intelligence

Editor's Blog16 Aug 2024

This week we showcase three examples that demonstrate the transformative role AI is playing in cities to improve daily life and long-term strategies.

Bahrain uses satellite data and AI to enhance urban planning

Planning and redevelopment14 Aug 2024

The Kingdom’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau is using Planet Labs’ daily SkySat data and insights about earth to inform urban planning initiatives.

NYC floating pool to be located at Pier 35

Climate action09 Aug 2024

The New York City and state are partnering to fund a water filtration demonstration project to ensure this innovative model can safely provide swimming access.

Retrofit projects help support City of London net zero goals

Commercial buildings05 Aug 2024

The buildings will benefit from significant energy efficiency upgrades, such as LED lighting and heat pumps, along with sustainable landscaping features.

Report: circular cities key to Europe's economy, environment

Planning and redevelopment17 Jul 2024

A new report, titled ’Building Prosperity’, recommends six strategies to bolster circular principles in building and developing towns and cities across Europe.

Will this be the world’s greenest highway?

Planning and redevelopment09 Jul 2024

The Dubai Green Spine aims to transform Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road in the emirate into a 64km-long sustainable, green corridor with solar-powered trams.

London testbed will address pressing urban challenges

Planning and redevelopment08 Jul 2024

A new report aims to act as a roadmap to transform Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London into a pioneering digital research and development hub.

Boston launches new planning department to ensure resilience and equity

Planning and redevelopment03 Jul 2024

The establishment of the new department is a major piece of mayor Wu’s vision to transform planning and development and create a green and growing city.

Siemensstadt Square: blueprint for the city of the future?

Digital twins27 Jun 2024

Combining the real and the digital worlds, technology from Siemens Xcelerator portfolio will form the backbone of the new neighbourhood in Berlin Spandau.

Canberra tackles embodied carbon emissions

Climate action21 Jun 2024

Government of the Australian Capital Territory is establishing a nationally consistent approach to measuring emissions in the commercial construction sector.

Global initiative explores concept of the Citiverse

News20 Jun 2024

Discovering the CitiVerse initiative is an effort to explore the potential impact of next-generation virtual worlds, including the CitiVerse concept, on society.

NYC launches ‘Green Fast Track’ to speed housing development

Residential buildings04 Jun 2024

Streamlined environmental review process will reduce timetable by up to two years, and slash around $100,000 in costs per project for housing proposals.

Urb launches think-tank to meet cities’ critical challenges

Planning and redevelopment31 May 2024

The Epic Lab aims to challenge and reshape the paradigms of urban development to promote sustainability and resilience at every level of city living.

Miami development recognised for work-from-home capabilities

Planning and redevelopment24 May 2024

The transit-oriented development aims to set the standard for technological advancement in high-rise living as the most connected building in Florida.

Sacramento plan to transit buildings to electric appliances

Climate action21 May 2024

Development of the City’s strategy involved community engagement to establish equity and effectiveness criteria, which guided formulation of core policies.

Exeter develops liveable city charter

Planning and redevelopment14 May 2024

Exeter City Council said the Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter is not just about constructing buildings but also about crafting thriving communities.

Melbourne transforms city from “grey to green”

Parks and green space10 May 2024

The Australian city’s draft budget puts forward proposals to further green the city, including nine new parks and open spaces and expansion of its tree canopy.

Sacramento announces new plan to grow the city’s tree canopy

Parks and green space30 Apr 2024

The plan calls for increasing citywide tree canopy from 19- to 35 per cent by 2045, which requires planting and maintaining an additional 25,000 trees per year.

Dubai Mangroves initiative unveiled by Urb

Climate action30 Apr 2024

Initiative aims to integrate ecological preservation with urban development, enhancing Dubai’s coast by planting more than 100 million mangrove trees.

Dynamic Cities Coalition launches urban development dashboard

Open data25 Apr 2024

Based on the principles of the Bloomberg New Economy Dynamic Cities Framework, the dashboard aims to support city leaders take a more holistic approach.

Salt Lake City shares vision for transit-oriented hub

Planning and redevelopment22 Apr 2024

The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation plan is intended to serve as a redevelopment roadmap for around 11 acres of land west of the city’s Downtown.

City of London approves green office building in Square Mile

Planning and redevelopment15 Apr 2024

The Hill House development will feature cascading, green terraces and there are plans to plant 28 new street trees and increase the public realm space.

Interactive tool helps Charlotte enhance tree canopy

Parks and green space03 Apr 2024

The advanced Canopy application provides residents with a convenient and user-friendly way to access recent urban tree canopy cover data in their area.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment

Climate action26 Mar 2024

Edinburgh’s walking, wheeling and cycling trends revealed

Micromobility20 Mar 2024

The biannual Walking and Cycling Index draws on independent survey feedback from a cross-section of more than 1,200 residents in the capital, surveyed in 2023.

Environmental specialist expands use of geospatial tech

Planning and redevelopment19 Mar 2024

RSK Group is using Esri UK GIS tools for environmental impact and biodiversity net gain surveys for water, renewables, property and construction industries.

UK city dwellers demand access to nature and green space

Parks and green space14 Mar 2024

City residents believe protecting nature and biodiversity should be the second biggest priority behind transport links and expect action on climate change.

How Feminist Urbanism could transform Glasgow

Planning and redevelopment13 Mar 2024

Female councillors have met with council officers in Glasgow to discuss how to incorporate women’s lived experience and embed gender equality into the City Development Plan.

Orlando unveils latest iteration of downtown “urban oasis”

Planning and redevelopment06 Mar 2024

The Canopy will integrate with various modes of transportation to ensure accessibility for all and feature pedestrian-friendly walkways and bike paths.

Calgary invites students to shape their city in Minecraft

Planning and redevelopment21 Feb 2024

Students can choose between Haultain Park or 4th Street Station to hone their digital and creative skills with each site presenting a specific challenge.

C40 Cities launches latest edition of Reinventing Cities

Planning and redevelopment19 Feb 2024

The competition aims to transform underutilised urban sites into innovative, zero-carbon and resilient projects delivering environmental and social benefits.

Tool provides real-time biodiversity net gain assessments

Planning and redevelopment08 Feb 2024

The tool by Temple makes use of Esri UK GIS tech to streamline the workflow from field data collection to in-office assessment to give a real-time BNG score.

Helsinki explores use of tunnel for renewables production

Planning and redevelopment29 Jan 2024

The development project aims to study the extension of existing service tunnel and investigate its utilisation for geothermal heating and waste heat recovery.

City park to complete major Manchester regeneration project

Parks and green space19 Jan 2024

The “green heart” marks the closing chapter of the Ancoats project and will also help create a low-traffic, pedestrian-first neighbourhood in the UK city.

Bristol unveils plans for sustainable affordable housing

Residential buildings11 Jan 2024

Working with Edaroth, the council is creating the homes based on a new model created under the city’s involvement in the UN Climate Smart Cities challenge.

Masdar City announces region’s first zero-energy mosque

Climate action03 Jan 2024

The 2,349 square-metre structure will have capacity for 1,300 worshippers and produce at least 100 per cent of the energy it needs over the course of a year.

Neom announces active lifestyle community development

Residential buildings02 Jan 2024

Located on the Gulf of Aqaba’s coastline, Norlana will make use of advanced technology and aims to set a new standard for sustainable and modern living.

SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2023

News31 Dec 2023

Which cities, trends and technologies made the smart cities headlines over the past 12 months? SmartCitiesWorld brings you its 10 top stories of 2023.

City of London provides sustainability guidance to developers

Planning and redevelopment14 Dec 2023

City provides guidance on how developers should approach sustainability in their developments and aligns with the Climate Action Strategy and City Plan 2040.

Polish province digitises planning documents

Planning and redevelopment11 Dec 2023

Digitised maps and documents will provide city officials, businesses and the public in the Świętokrzyskie Province faster access to spatial planning data.

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