The future of “smart” cities starts with people, not technology
I love cities. I’ve been fortunate to live, learn, and work in some of the best in the world. Cities are hubs of cutting-edge technology […]
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Smart city digital twins are a new tool for scenario planning
In this guest contribution from the American Planning Association (APA), Petra (Stieninger) Hurtado and Alexsandra Gomez explain how digitalization and virtual simulation of entire cities […]
How do we make transport decarbonisation desirable at the individual level?
In the midst of understanding what net zero transport means; policymakers, investors, consultants and engineers typically start by focusing on the feasibility of overcoming that challenge. Describing potential […]
What does it take to be smart?
The term “smart” has been used for some time now to broadly describe the adoption of technology by a city or infrastructure owner. The expression […]
AI-driven CCTV upgrades are coming to the ‘world’s most watched’ streets – will they make Britain safer?
Renewed concern about the safety of public streets, especially for women, has prompted the UK government to announce the doubling of a “Safer Streets” fund to £45 […]
Smart Classes Digest: Issue #02
Missed the second edition of Smart Classes Digest, our bimonthly e-digest for Smart City-Region stakeholders? Issue #02 “Insights” reveal: 5 emerging trends, one year on, […]
Updated Schedule of Smart Classes: Secure your free delegate place or showcase your innovations and thought leadership!
With restrictions starting to ease and the vaccination roll out well under way, we thought this would be an opportune time to update you on […]
Air quality in the UK: What needs to happen for an effective post-pandemic recovery
Cities are major contributors to climate change, despite only covering a small percentage of the Earth’s surface. Across the globe, cities account for nearly 80% […]
One year on: Five emerging trends that will shape post-pandemic cities
In March 2020, cities around the world experienced a shock which abruptly halted many of the flows and activities we associate with urban life. One […]
Data sharing will underpin the future sustainability of our cities. Can cities adopt technological innovations?
Effective data sharing will underpin the future sustainability of our cities. Are cities able to adopt technological innovations? Or is the best they can do about […]
Smart Classes Digest: Launch Edition
Check out the inaugural edition of Smart Classes Digest, our bimonthly e-digest of thought leadership from across the Smart Classes community! Issue #01 “Insights” reveal: […]
Smart Cities of the future: 7 things that successful cities do differently
There are 7 things that successful Smart Cities do differently according to IoT Analytics’ latest research. The 7 success factors include the empowerment of citizens, […]
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