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How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Lauren Sorkin, acting executive director of the Global Resilient Cities Network, on how cities can rebuild post Covid-19.

Solar-powered cities: sunny outlook with patches of cloud

Renewable energy, combined with energy efficiency is central to powering cities of the future. Sarah Wray looks at how solar is a key part of that energy mix

Overcoming the innovation gap

There is a gap between the aspirations of cities and the true capabilities of smart city technology, writes Anders Lisdorf.

The three biggest challenges to building a commutable smart city

Radim Cmar, Sygic, examines how we capitalise on the benefits of smart transportation solutions while avoiding negative repercussions.

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London, New York and Paris top smart city ranking

Dubai implements smart parking system to reduce congestion

Which cities are the most sustainable destinations?

Smart city ranking focuses on citizens’ perceptions

Singapore tops smart city ranking for second year running

Can smart lampposts help stop the spread of Covid-19?

Smart city platform for Punggol

Songdo provides the spark for the IoT

How smart city investment can unlock economic growth

Smart city tech demonstrated in Hanoi

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Since Singapore had independence thrust upon it, this former British colony has gone from strength to strength. In 2016, this compact city-state was ranked as number one in the Juniper Research Global Smart City Index, recognised as a world leader in its application of smart mobility policies and technology. Below is a selection of the latest news, resources and special reports on Singapore.

City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld Profile – Singapore (full report)

Smart Cities Reports

Welcome to SCW City Profiles, our new editorial channel which snapshots global cities and their particular evolution into smart living.

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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.

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.

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!

AI and AV companies partner to advance smart mobility in UAE

Bayanat and Oxa are forming a strategic partnership to advance the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle solutions in the UAE and beyond.

New Rochelle unveils plans for transit centre redesign

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

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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.

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Towards a caring commuter culture in Singapore

Andy Thompson of Go-Ahead Singapore explains how the transport provider is ensuring it provides journeys that work for ...

Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question ’how can I build resilience for ...

Without smart transport networks, smart cities’ potential will not be realisedSponsored by Huawei

Cities need to implement intelligent road management solutions in order to support citizens and businesses, writes Hong-...

Robots can deliver smart policing in the post Covid-19 reality

Robots can play a key role assisting police forces and ensuring socially distancing support in the Covid-19 era, writes ...

Smart city trend tracker: The top stories on SmartCitiesWorld in 2019

We round up our main takeaways from smart city developments in 2019. We’d love to hear yours.

AI, cities and climate change

Ben Hawes explores how artificial intelligence could help cities tackle the climate crisis.

Smart cities: Software is eating the world

Technology will shape and change the face of cities dramatically. Oliver Gassmann, Co-author of Smart Cities: I...

Why enterprise networks and smart cities are more similar than you might think

Thinking of smart cities in the context of existing networks could help simplify the overwhelming complexity, says S...

Smart cities in 2018: Tech, transportation and tough conversations

We look back at the top smart cities stories of 2018.

Breaking the data deadlock

Cities have been at something of an impasse with their ability to innovate with data. Sarah Wray looks at how those ...

Smart cities can change the world – if we radically rethink the approach

Tom Goodwin has high hopes for how smart cities could improve our lives. To get there, though, he says we need to think ...

Building a better world of smart structures on the smart grid, by Hussain Kazmi, PhD student at KU Leuven and Enervalis

Smart buildings operating on smart grids are essential to life billions out of poverty

Will the bus see a reboot this year, asks Johan Herrlin, CEO of Ito World

Today’s smart transport initiatives are beginning to have more in common with the humble bus

Special Reports

How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

Special Reports

Solar-powered cities: sunny outlook with patches of cloud

Whitepapers

Smart Cities - Understanding the Challenges

How do you make a city smart? That is the underlying question that unites the responses to the SmartCitiesWorld/ Philips Lighting survey, which draws on input from 150 thought leaders from across the world.