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Humanising the energy transition: Diversity and creativity as sources of innovation

The new challenges of the transition to green energy demand new ways of thinking, says, Elena Bou, InnoEnergy, and that requires attracting a more diverse range of people into the industry.

Driving autonomous vehicles forward with intelligent infrastructure

Cities that want to benefit from autonomous vehicles tomorrow need to think about infrastructure today, says Mike Beevor, Pivot3.

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Boston public housing development chosen for geothermal pilot

Bogotá remains most congested city in the world

Bogota ranked as 2019's most congested city

City of Boston employees embrace e-cargo bikes

Tokyo named most innovative city in annual ranking

Funding awarded for digital equity initiatives across Boston

Singapore tops smart city ranking for second year running

San Jose ranked top city for carbon-friendly transportation

Smart city command-and-control centre to support Dubai's digital transformation

Study reveals how cities are using tech and data to drive social development goals

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Boston is Massachusetts’ capital and largest city. Founded in 1630, it’s one of the oldest cities in the U.S. The Greater Boston Area had a population estimated at 4.8 million people in 2016 and ranking as the tenth-largest such area in the country. The city has one of the highest costs of living in the United States as it has undergone gentrification, though it remains high on world livability rankings.

City Lights

City Lights: Sabrina Dorsainvil, Director of Civic Design, Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, Boston

City Lights

SmartCitiesWorld finds out more about the role of a civic designer and Boston’s Office of New Urban Mechanics.

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What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in Nov 2024?

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in November? If so, just let us know and we’ll be able to invite you to a number of exclusive events!

ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Invisible LEDs light up Beijing landmark

Signify has installed connected architectural lighting into the façade of the China World Trade Centre’s Tower B

AI tools for city management launched at Bloomberg CityLab

City AI Connect will be a single destination for local government leaders to ideate, develop, and test new uses for generative AI with peers across cities.

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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.