Millions of electric cars will need charging in future – but how?
One consequence of Brexit is that Britain will desperately need a modernising industrial strategy. In Boris Johnson’s mind, a key element of this is the […]
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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, […]
Disinfecting public transport through robotics
Qamar Zaman gives an insight into how Robotics can be used to disinfect public transport, helping to limit the spread of viruses such as COVID-19 […]
Out of sight but not out of mind: why we need a better approach to planning utility infrastructure
Investment in London’s utility networks – energy, water and digital – will be essential to help the city recover from COVID-19, achieve net zero carbon, […]
How ‘school streets’ could create safer, healthier cities
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, communities living in cities need cleaner air to breathe and outdoor public space to be social yet physically distanced. Recognition of […]
Future cities: new challenges mean we need to reimagine the look of urban landscapes
Imagining future cities has long been a favourite activity for architects, artists and designers. Technology is often central in these schemes – it appears as a […]
Whatever happened to the smart city?
By 2023, research and advisory firm Gartner predicts that 30% of smart city projects will be discontinued. Mark Enzer explains that reports of their demise have […]
Converting Footsteps into Energy, Data and Rewards: TRANSPORT Smart Class, London & SE England 2020 Retrospective
With cleantech playing a key role in the building of new transport hubs, stations are amongst the public destinations under pressure to become smarter and […]
Town Centres and the Suburban Renaissance – Possibilities, Pitfalls and Potential Innovation: TRANSPORT Smart Class, London & SE England 2020 Retrospective
With 350,000 residents living within 87 square kilometres, Barnet is London’s largest borough by population. At TRANSPORT Smart Class, London & South East England 2020, […]
What are the economic impacts of making more space for walking and cycling?
As many local authorities have announced new measures to make it safer for people to walk and cycle during the COVID-19 crisis, we are starting […]
Free Innovator Directory Packages: Limited Time Offer, Enlist Your Smart Credentials Now!
As the fightback against coronavirus continues, sending most of us into uncharted territory, we’re offering “Mover” Packages on the Smart Classes Innovator Directory free of charge for a limited […]
What might a COVID-19 ‘exit strategy’ look like from a planning perspective and what role will town planners play in taking it forward?
RTPI President, Sue Manns, shares her personal thoughts and reflections during Week 3 of the UK’s coronavirus ‘Lockdown’ How will we look back on 2020 […]
Schedule Update: Pre-September Smart Classes Shifting to Q4 2020
With the current coronavirus situation evolving daily and duty of care to delegates, speakers, sponsors and staff of paramount importance, we’ve taken the decision to […]
Showcase Your Innovations and Thought Leadership at a 2020 Smart Class: Transport, Emissions & Air Quality, Waste Management, Urban Spaces, Energy and Water Management Editions!
Are you wondering which of the UK’s Smart City Tech events will enable you to most effectively present your solutions, success stories and thought leadership […]
Breathing Life into Cities: Combining Plants and Innovation to Process Air Pollution! EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2H 2019 Retrospective
What is air pollution comprised of and how can smart horticultural content of urban greening solutions help? What do specifiers have to be aware of […]
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