Urban freight transport is a major contributor to UK pollution, with road vehicles accounting for 91% of domestic transport emissions, primarily from heavy goods vehicles […]
The Transport Committee’s recent inquiry on ‘joined-up journeys’ offered a treasure trove of evidence and viewpoints on integration. I reviewed the more than 100 submissions […]
Devolution brings major opportunities for the Midlands by giving local leaders greater control over transport, infrastructure, and economic growth. But turning these new powers into […]
Some buildings leave such an impression when you visit them that they can be forever summoned to the mind’s eye. For us, these include the […]
Peruse the first 2026 edition of Smart Classes Digest, our quarterly e-digest for the Smart Classes and Smart City-Region stakeholder communities! Issue #25 “Insights”: Why do […]
On February 25th we travelled to Birmingham to host TRANSPORT Smart Class, Midlands 2026 at The Old Library at Zellig, located in the heart of […]
Birmingham, UK Mike Bull Nicola Small Sandeep Shingadia Pete Bond Steve Evans Lorenzo Ciancarini Ben Macdonald
Missed any of the “Retrospectives” from PUBLIC REALM & URBAN SPACES Smart Class 2025? Here’s another chance to gain valuable insights from our Keynote Supporters […]
London, UK Claire Hepher-Davies Sarah Hoare Robert Edwards Alina Sechrest Geoffrey Stevens Joshua Thomas Bharati Ghodke David Chapman Herbie Barnieh Zeina Hawa Lorenzo Ciancarini
The convergence of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, blockchain technology, and advanced data analytics is fundamentally transforming urban governance from reactive, human-dependent systems […]
At PUBLIC REALM & URBAN SPACES Smart Class 2025, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust showcased a selection of School Streets and neighbourhood approaches projects that have involved […]
Cities across the UK are investing in new cycle lanes and traffic restrictions to cut congestion, improve air quality and promote active travel for better […]
Professor Wouter Poortinga Dr Dimitrios Xenias Professor Dimitris Potoglou
Rob Edwards is a Lead Sponsor at Transport for London and works with the North London Boroughs on their programme of schemes funded through the […]
When the sun sets, most cities largely “switch off.” Public transport thins out, parks close and many services shut their doors, even though millions of […]
Project Centre design sustainable, resilient, and people-centred places that respond to the evolving social and environmental challenges of our built environments. Understanding the importance of […]
The Innovate UK Catapult Network provides a unique combination of cutting-edge R&D facilities and world-class technical expertise to support UK business innovation. Connected Places Catapult […]
Environmental deaths in the UK are primarily attributed to air pollution, which the Royal College of Physicians estimates contributed to around 30,000 deaths in 2025, costing […]
The Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus public realm project is a collaborative initiative between The Crown Estate and Westminster City Council aimed at transforming […]
On December 4th we hosted PUBLIC REALM & URBAN SPACES Smart Class 2025 at The Wellington Hotel, London. This Smart Class provided a fresh take […]
London, UK Claire Hepher-Davies Sarah Hoare Robert Edwards Alina Sechrest Geoffrey Stevens Joshua Thomas Bharati Ghodke David Chapman Herbie Barnieh Zeina Hawa Lorenzo Ciancarini
Missed any of the TRANSPORT Smart Class, London & South East England 2025 presentation “Retrospectives”? Here’s another opportunity to gain valuable insights from our Keynote […]
London, UK Mark Valleley James Golding-Graham James West Sara Zuin Christoph Tellkamp Steve Evans Joanne Page Zoë Lynch
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