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Climate action

The latest news on climate change concerning smart city projects across the world.

Westminster City Council launches ‘retrofit-first’ policy

Westminster City Council launches ‘retrofit-first’ policy

Climate action12 Jan 2026

It requires developers to explore all reasonable options for retrofitting and adapting buildings before seeking permission for demolition and redevelopment.

Online tool measures climate risk of individual properties

Online tool measures climate risk of individual properties

Climate action10 Jan 2023

First Street’s platform will be unified with LightBox products, making it easier to evaluate climate risk ranging from floods and wildfires to extreme heat.

San Jose breaks ground on major net-zero downtown initiative

San Jose breaks ground on major net-zero downtown initiative

Commercial buildings26 Apr 2022

Intended to blur the lines between nature and the built environment, Park Habitat has been designed as a living structure and forms part of an overall campus vision which blends housing, workspace, retail, public space and amenities.

Green light given to net-zero housing development in Edinburgh

Green light given to net-zero housing development in Edinburgh

Residential buildings18 Jan 2022

The project is led by the City of Edinburgh Council with support from construction and academic partners and is part of the council’s ambitions to deliver 20,000 affordable homes by 2027.

Retailer makes major sustainability commitment across central and eastern Europe

Retailer makes major sustainability commitment across central and eastern Europe

Retailers15 Dec 2021

Romanian retailer Penny has pledged to make 300 stores greener by 2029 through adoption of BREEAM, a sustainability initiative in biggest ever commitment of its kind from a CEE retailer.

Siemens establishes e-mobility partner ecosystem

Siemens establishes e-mobility partner ecosystem

News19 Mar 2021

The company wants to increase accessibility of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure and financing solutions in North America and is partnering with EV technology and service companies.

Intelligent water-monitoring company funds expansion across Europe

Intelligent water-monitoring company funds expansion across Europe

News04 Dec 2020

Shayp’s technology combines a single sensor with machine learning and advanced analytics and has already been used by the City of Brussels to help save 50 million litres of water per year.

City of Boston explores the use of e-cargo bikes

City of Boston explores the use of e-cargo bikes

News20 Jul 2020

Mayor Martin Walsh has released a request for information to find out how such bikes could fit into Boston’s delivery landscape and identify current obstacles to adoption by private businesses.

Downtown Miami used for eco-friendly cargo bike pilot

Downtown Miami used for eco-friendly cargo bike pilot

News15 May 2020

DHL Express and Reef Technology are partnering to trial the use of low-power, electric-assist e-cargo cycles for deliveries across the city to help reduce congestion.

Hyperloop package delivery system raises £1 million

Hyperloop package delivery system raises £1 million

News28 Jan 2020

Magway plans to sell capacity on its underground system to online retailers and logistics companies.

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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.

Sidewalk Labs shuts down Toronto smart city project

Google affiliate blames coronavirus and economic uncertainty for closing controversial and delayed smart city project

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

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.

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.

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Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report 2025: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Discussion (20 Jan): Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

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Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

Latest Podcast

How cities can own their data and their future with sovereign AI

Podcasts

Tune into the SmartCitiesWorld podcast to understand the world of sovereign AI for cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.

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Westminster City Council launches ‘retrofit-first’ policy

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Vancouver approves zoning updates for Villages initiative

Nairobi progresses smart green city project

The Ellinikon smart city in Greece nears final stages

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Research

White Paper: 5G Application Scenarios

185-page White Paper covering 100 scenarios across 14 major industries.

Connected Kiosk: The information hubs of smart and connected cities

Connected Kiosk: The information hubs of smart and connected cities

This white paper explores the role that digital screens in public places play as cities begin to leverage connectivity and IoT in the built environment.