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The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

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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.

LoRa Alliance releases formal roadmap for LoRaWan standard

LoRa Alliance releases formal roadmap for LoRaWan standard

Internet of Things16 Apr 2024by SmartCitiesWorld news team

The roadmap outlines significant enhancements to broaden market reach and simplify deployments, including improved connectivity in challenging environments.

Phoenix secures $1.2m for transit-oriented rail development

Rail Travel15 Apr 2024

Phoenix secures $1.2m for transit-oriented rail development

These types of grants help cities plan with the community around major transportation projects to improve access to public transit and affordable housing.

City of London approves green office building in Square Mile

Planning and redevelopment15 Apr 2024

City of London approves green office building in Square Mile

The Hill House development will feature cascading, green terraces and there are plans to plant 28 new street trees and increase the public realm space.

Which are the smartest cities in the world?

News12 Apr 2024

Which are the smartest cities in the world?

The latest edition of the Institute of Management Development’s Smart City Index combines hard data and survey responses from citizens in 142 cities worldwide.

Nantes unveils prefabricated timber school building

Municipal buildings11 Apr 2024

Nantes unveils prefabricated timber school building

City of Nantes faced an urgent need for sustainably built schools so Stora Enso’s prefabricated applications coated with hydrophobic protection met its needs.

Colorado Smart Futures Lab programme cohort unveiled

News10 Apr 2024

Colorado Smart Futures Lab programme cohort unveiled

All of these companies are building smart cities technology solutions to issues confronting quality of life in communities across the state of Colorado.

Roosevelt Island creates NYC’s first Miyawaki pocket forest

Parks and green space09 Apr 2024

Roosevelt Island creates NYC’s first Miyawaki pocket forest

“Miyawaki method” creates dense, biodiverse forests that improve climate resilience and overall ecological sustainability in the areas where they are planted.

Interactive tool helps Charlotte enhance tree canopy

Parks and green space03 Apr 2024

Interactive tool helps Charlotte enhance tree canopy

The advanced Canopy application provides residents with a convenient and user-friendly way to access recent urban tree canopy cover data in their area.

Majority believe living in a smart city would make them happier

AI and Machine Learning03 Apr 2024

Majority believe living in a smart city would make them happier

Mastercard Cities of the Future report on the Mena region finds that priority innovations span connected buildings, smart travel and services powered by AI.

Sunderland to launch immersive smart city screen

Cultural space02 Apr 2024

Sunderland to launch immersive smart city screen

Sunderland Pavilion in Keel Square will make use of advanced smart city digital infrastructure and will provide a centrepiece for Expo Sunderland in 2026.

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Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

UK train station harvests kinetic energy from commuters’ footsteps

The project at Leighton Buzzard station aims to show how untapped footfall energy at transport hubs represents a real opportunity to provide sustainable energy sources.

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 to host second Cities Climate Action Summit

The in-person (London) and online event takes place 26-27 June and will convene city leaders, climate experts and organisations from around the world.

Majority want high-speed rail to replace short-haul flights

Research also reveals that within cities, 72 per cent would use public transport more if it was better connected, with shorter journey times a major factor.

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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

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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

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Helsinki’s journey to becoming a 15-minute city

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The scalable impact of resilient city solutions

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Empowering campuses with technology and intelligence

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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

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Thomas Xu, Huawei about the need to accelerate the digital journey of the education industry.

How IoT technology is making parking smarter in Wolfsburg

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

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We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

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Could electric vessels on River Thames help to power London?

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City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

Research

White Paper: Directions in sustainability for industry

This white paper covers how to break the “take-make-waste” cycle in society. It looks at the desire and discipline to achieve the balance between individual human needs, economic viability, and environmental quality that defines sustainability.

eBook: Harnessing open data to create smart communities

This eBook, illustrated with a range of case studies, brings together best practice from multiple open data projects and industry experts. It demonstrates The report includes examples from Town of Cary (USA), Bristol City Council (UK), Morrisville (USA), Kingston (UK), City of New Jersey (USA), Western Parkland Councils (Australia), Southern Grampians Shire Council (Australia).

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

This white paper covers how connected systems can help cities build sustainability and wellbeing into their indoor and outdoor spaces. We look at the scale of the decarbonisation challenge faced by cities, how cities can use connected technologies to create greener buildings and the vital role of retrofitting. We includes detailed analysis of the energy and cost-savings that energy efficiency programmes can bring in cities.

Webinars

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.