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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.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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.

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The latest news on urban space - whether cultural or office space, residential or municipal buildings, parks and green space or recreational areas. It's the topography of each city that makes it unique and a challenge to handle through planning and redevelopment.

Singapore launches smart precinct pilot at wildlife reserve

Singapore launches smart precinct pilot at wildlife reserve

Recreational space20 Nov 2024by SmartCitiesWorld news team

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

UAE to retrofit government buildings with energy efficiency tech

Siemens will deploy technology to upgrade HVAC systems, integrate movement and lighting sensors, and install building systems to centralise energy management.

Colorado Smart Cities Alliance enters strategic partnership

News18 Nov 2024

Colorado Smart Cities Alliance enters strategic partnership

Strategic collaboration seeks to accelerate adoption of smart city projects in the US with engineering solutions across mobility, sustainability and tech.

Cop29: ClimateView launches open source climate action tool

Climate action15 Nov 2024

Cop29: ClimateView launches open source climate action tool

Transition Element Framework is an open-source tool for cities and nations to create actionable, measurable climate plans and KPIs that align with global standards.

Unified security platform creates a truly smart building

Commercial buildings13 Nov 2024

Unified security platform creates a truly smart building

22 Bishopsgate in the heart of the City of London has installed a unified security platform that means the more it is used, the more intelligent it becomes.

Calgary expands tree canopy with $61m funding boost

Climate action11 Nov 2024

Calgary expands tree canopy with $61m funding boost

Following an agreement between the City of Calgary and the Government of Canada, as part of its 2 Billion Trees programme, the city will plant 930,000 trees.

Arup and Resilient Cities Network team to provide guidance on extreme shocks

Resilience08 Nov 2024

Arup and Resilient Cities Network team to provide guidance on extreme shocks

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

C40 guide to serve as implementation tool for urban planners

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 named Smart City of 2024 at Smart City Expo World Congress

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

Strategic partnership to accelerate smart city progress in UAE

Partnership with the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will combine InfraX’s infrastructure expertise with Tuya’s smart home technologies.

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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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dortmund

In this edition, we focus on Dortmund in western Germany. With around 600,000 inhabitants, Dortmund is the eighth-largest city in Germany and the gateway to the Rhine-Ruhr region in the heart of Europe.

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 used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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.

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Putting efficiency first in decarbonising the built environment

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Accelerating success: Sunderland’s smart view from the world stage

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The three key pillars of digital urban transformation

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Why now is a pivotal moment for urban climate action

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Smart cities at the heart of a digital Middle East

David Shi, President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East explains how the shift to a more digital economy ...

Why the UK needs a nationwide retrofit to tackle the energy crisis

Fiona Duggan, policy lead at climate solutions charity Ashden, explains why the UK has just two years to flood the grid ...

Why UK leaders must double-down on active travel promises

Xavier Brice, CEO of walking, wheeling and cycling charity, Sustrans, says the drive to net zero, cost-of-living crisis ...

Helsinki’s journey to becoming a 15-minute city

Anni Sinnemäki, Helsinki’s deputy mayor for the urban environment, provides expert insight into the Finnish city’s ...

The scalable impact of resilient city solutions

Michael Lake and Zoe Selman of Leading Cities say the key to resiliency is innovative thinking and technology and urge ...

Empowering campuses with technology and intelligence

Campuses are essential to life in every city and it’s critical they are as intelligent and efficient as possible. Zhang ...

GIS in smart cities: more than just pinning data on maps

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

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Realising the future of intelligent education

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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.

Latest Trend Report

AI in Utilities Management for Cities Trend Report 2024

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Discover how AI is transforming utilities with improved efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, enhancing operations and customer service.

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Latest Podcast

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.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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.

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City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – San Diego

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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

Research

White Paper: The Urban Edge - unlocking smart city potential through kerb revolution

This White Paper explores how transforming the humble kerb can enhance urban efficiency, sustainability, and livability. ’The Urban Edge’ serves as a practical guide for city planners, policymakers, and innovators, offering actionable strategies to turn static kerbs into adaptable, multifunctional zones.

White Paper: Smart LED streetlights - the gold standard for measurable carbon reduction

Use this white paper to discover how cities can reduce energy costs and track carbon emission reductions by upgrading outdated streetlights to LED technology with smart controls. It explains the limitations of relying solely on renewables or carbon capture to meet decarbonization goals and emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and immediate impact of energy efficiency projects like LED upgrades.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways

With Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 at a close, look back at some of the key actions and considerations for cities that came from a packed two days of discussion and insight. The report explores actionable insights for city administrations to accelerate climate action, emphasising the development of policies, the deployment of cutting edge technologies and the methods of financing projects in climate action across energy, mobility and the built environment.

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OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

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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.