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The latest news on citizen engagement for smart city projects across the world.

Seoul issues eco-friendly travel tourist Climate Card

Seoul issues eco-friendly travel tourist Climate Card

Climate action20 May 2024

Passes will allow unlimited use of Seoul’s public transportation during the selected period at low cost, making it economical and convenient for tourists.

Seoul expands real-time urban data service for citizens

Seoul expands real-time urban data service for citizens

Open data04 Jul 2023

Data portal includes information on population density and traffic congestion in specific areas and at cultural events as well as other location-based services.

Seoul launches first phase of its metaverse

Seoul launches first phase of its metaverse

Citizen engagement30 Jan 2023

After a beta test of a range of administrative services, the platform aims to create a hyper-realistic community space for creativity and communication.

Copenhagen tops global cities for digital transformation

Copenhagen tops global cities for digital transformation

News13 Jun 2022

The Digital Cities Index 2022 report by Economist Impact found that involving citizens in the design of smart city schemes underpins meaningful inclusion.

Seoul pilots immersive metaverse platform

Seoul pilots immersive metaverse platform

Citizen engagement03 May 2022

Seoul will open virtual Seoul City Square and indoor event venues during the pilot programme with the project further expanding to key events, forums, and educational programmes run by the city government.

Shanghai ranked smartest city thanks to Citizen Cloud platform

Shanghai ranked smartest city thanks to Citizen Cloud platform

Citizen engagement25 Jan 2022

As well as the Chinese city’s platform, other top cities in the ranking are showing how to leverage technology to deliver demonstrable benefits for their citizens.

Seoul to invest KRW 346bn in post-Covid digital transformation

Seoul to invest KRW 346bn in post-Covid digital transformation

Economic Development14 Jan 2022

Seoul Metroplitan Government said it will set aside KRW 112.6bn for 253 projects in the smart city space and will help to grow small- and medium-sized ICT companies by placing orders and helping to create jobs.

Seoul Digital Foundation launches metaverse office

Seoul Digital Foundation launches metaverse office

Municipal buildings23 Dec 2021

The Seoul Digital Foundation aims to apply key technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, like metaverse and artificial intelligence, to administrative tasks.

South Korean capital deploys drones to fight air pollution

South Korean capital deploys drones to fight air pollution

Air quality10 Dec 2021

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is seeking to induce large companies to voluntarily cut emissions while actively cracking down on the operation of unauthorised or restricted facilities.

Seoul to use metaverse platform to deliver public services

Seoul to use metaverse platform to deliver public services

News05 Nov 2021

When completed at the end of next year, Metaverse Seoul will handle administrative services regarding the economy, culture, tourism, education, and civil complaints.

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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.

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.

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

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