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How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Lauren Sorkin, acting executive director of the Global Resilient Cities Network, on how cities can rebuild post Covid-19.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

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

Trend Report: 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.

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Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

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

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

Sydney proposes all-electric buildings future
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Sydney proposes all-electric buildings future

Climate action03 Jul 2025
It follows the city’s exploration of the benefits and challenges of building all-electric buildings to create healthier homes and ease cost-of-living pressures.
City of Sydney puts forward renewed environmental strategy
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City of Sydney puts forward renewed environmental strategy

Climate action25 Apr 2025
As part of its proposed plan, City of Sydney is aiming to reduce its energy use by nearly a third by 2030, by greatly improving efficiency in buildings.
Microclimate report reveals how Sydney feels the heat
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Microclimate report reveals how Sydney feels the heat

Climate action25 Mar 2025
The one and a half million measurements taken using bespoke temperature gauges in parks, streets, the foreshore and industrial areas shows an urban heat divide.
Arup and Resilient Cities Network team to provide guidance on extreme shocks
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Arup and Resilient Cities Network team to provide guidance on extreme shocks

Resilience08 Nov 2024
Arup’s recently updated City Resilience Framework provides city leaders with actionable strategies to proactively prepare for future shocks and stresses.
Which cities are the most sustainable destinations?
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Which cities are the most sustainable destinations?

News18 Oct 2024
Global Destination Sustainability Index evaluates sustainability across key areas, including destination management and environmental and social performance.
Sydney Light Rail implements flood monitoring system
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Sydney Light Rail implements flood monitoring system

Rail Travel09 Jan 2024
Transdev Sydney and its partners have developed a system aimed not only at protecting the infrastructure but also with a view to minimising service disruptions.
Sydney awards $7m to boost resilience and inclusion
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Sydney awards $7m to boost resilience and inclusion

Economic Development19 Dec 2023
The awards includes grants and grant subsidies for climate action, digital inclusivity, affordable housing as well as cultural and First Nations programmes.
Sydney maps microclimates to combat urban heat
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Sydney maps microclimates to combat urban heat

Climate action12 Dec 2023
The city is installing 200 temperature gauges across the city to measure local heat island effects and, in a separate initiative, opening a climate action hub.
NSW local governments sign $180m clean energy supply deal
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NSW local governments sign $180m clean energy supply deal

Batteries and renewables01 Mar 2022
The agreement, worth approximately $180m, will see electricity retailer Zen Energy deliver more than 214 gigawatt hours of electricity annually to 25 councils across New South Wales.
Top 95 A-list global cities for climate action unveiled
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Top 95 A-list global cities for climate action unveiled

Climate action18 Nov 2021
Designed to encourage and support cities to ramp up their climate action and ambition, the A list is based on environmental data disclosed by cities to the CDP-ICLEI unified reporting system.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

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

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.

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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.
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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

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

Trend Report: 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

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Webinars
Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Latest Podcast

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

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

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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In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.
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