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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

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 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

The latest 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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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.

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

Climate action25 Oct 2024

West Midlands Combined Authority believes having a pipeline of investment-ready projects will make it easier to match funders with bold nature recovery schemes.

Seattle provides grants for retrofits and digital equity

Climate action24 Oct 2024

Awards of $3.5m will help install decarbonising retrofits in buildings while applications are open for Technology Matching Fund Grants, aimed at digital equity.

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.

Smart city sound detection solutions expand to UK

Citizen security24 Oct 2024

Sound detections trigger immediate alerts, enabling faster response times and helping emergency services and government agencies safeguard public spaces.

Vancouver approves innovative infrastructure funding model

Parks and green space23 Oct 2024

Vancouver Park Board has approved the Amenity Improvement Fee Framework, a pilot aimed at generating revenue as part of the broader Think Big Revenue Strategy.

Edinburgh approves latest smart city strategy

Policymaking23 Oct 2024

The Scottish capital has used digital tools to improve infrastructure and services and now wants to further boost digital inclusion and sustainability.

Which cities are the most sustainable destinations?

News18 Oct 2024

Global Destination Sustainability Index evaluates sustainability across key areas, including destination management and environmental and social performance.

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.

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.

SmartCitiesWorld launches Cities Climate Action campaign

Climate action11 Oct 2024

Campaign comprises a structured programme of activity and events to deliver challenge- and outcome-based actionable intelligence for those on the frontline of climate action.

Smart Cities and Communities Survey 2024: let us know your priorities

News09 Oct 2024

SmartCitiesWorld is partnering with Honeywell for our latest smart city survey which aims to find answers to some of the critical challenges faced by cities today.

2024 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge finalists revealed

Resilience08 Oct 2024

The challenge, one of the largest initiatives of its kind, streamlines the path to innovation by reimagining implementation cycles for smart city solutions.

How Calgary commercial buildings are reducing emissions

Commercial buildings04 Oct 2024

The properties were recognised in BenchmarkYYC Awards, part of a City programme that helps owners measure, track and compare their building’s energy efficiency.

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.

West Midlands to establish UK’s first mobility hub network

Transport hubs01 Oct 2024

Placed in key travel corridors, mobility hubs connect schemes such as shared bikes, e-scooters and car clubs with public transport and active travel options.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Smart Cities Reports30 Sep 2024

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.

US launches playbook to protect households from extreme heat

Climate action30 Sep 2024

US Department of Housing and Urban Development aims to provide best practices for mitigation, building community resilience and lowering cooling costs.

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.

Smart City Expo 2024 keynote speakers announced

News30 Sep 2024

The keynotes will set out to establish ethical development as the cornerstone of the next urban era at the leading global event on cities and smart solutions.

Liverpool named world’s first climate action Accelerator City

Climate action27 Sep 2024

The title comes in recognition of the UK city’s commitment to innovation and smart regulation to decarbonise the live music and TV and film production sectors.

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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – San Diego

Smart Cities Reports18 Sep 2024

Delve into the latest City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld, focusing on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities.

Equitable and sustainable urban living

Editor's Blog05 Sep 2024

Three cities accelerating the green transition with innovative projects and substantial investments to enhance sustainability and equity in urban living.

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.

US utility announces investment in latest climate tech cohort

Climate action03 Sep 2024

The companies are leading the way with products, services and technologies that are focused on reversing or mitigating the damage done by climate change.

SmartCitiesWorld launches global content marketing agency

News03 Sep 2024

SmartCitiesWorld Connect aims to deliver expert, sector-specific digital content and live events to support cities and all of those in the smart city ecosystem.

$240m grants to support adoption of climate-friendly building codes

Climate action02 Sep 2024

Investing in America Agenda will raise the bar for energy efficiency in buildings across the country, lowering energy costs and combatting climate change.

Lake Ontario cooling system expanded to serve more buildings

Water30 Aug 2024

Enwave claims the expansion has effectively increased its cooling capacity by 60 per cent, with the capability of providing service to an additional 40 buildings.

Biden administration awards $12.62m for clean energy projects

Climate action29 Aug 2024

The programme will distribute $12.62m to 32 local governments, two states, and one Tribe to improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Denver completes first full-electrification housing project

Climate action27 Aug 2024

Denver Housing Authority’s $661k project aligns with the US city’s climate action goals with houses making use of energy-efficient heat pump technologies.

Incubator announces programme for building decarbonisation

Climate action21 Aug 2024

IN² aims to support corporations and communities towards sustainability goals by providing practical implementation guidance and access to validated technologies.

Putting efficiency first in decarbonising the built environment

Commercial buildings21 Aug 2024

Gareth Tang, Head of Smart Utilities and Infrastructure, at ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions business, breaks down the technology that enables buildings to go green in the push for environmental sustainability in cities.

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.

Phoenix selects artists for extreme heat public art project

Cultural space26 Jul 2024

Nine artists, chosen from nearly 80 submissions, will create shade and cooling installations in parks as part of the City’s efforts to address extreme heat.

New federal programme funds 3,700 new San Francisco homes

Residential buildings22 Jul 2024

San Francisco will tap into ’Faircloth to RAD’ funding programme to accelerate the delivery of new homes as part of its goal to meet state housing mandate.

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.

Stuttgart’s energy company adopts building management system

Commercial buildings19 Jul 2024

Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters serves as lighthouse project for state-of-the-art building and energy management systems in new partnership with Siemens.

Finalists chosen for New York State eco proptech competition

Residential buildings18 Jul 2024

Finalists will partner with leading real estate companies to advance their low-carbon solutions for heating tall buildings.

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