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Podcast: How cities can tackle their biggest challenges through partnershipSponsored by Venturous Group

Benson Tam of Venturous Group and Michael Kwok of Arup explain how innovative public and private partnerships are pushing the envelope for the future of cities.

How air quality and weather data help cities boost resilienceSponsored by Vaisala

Cities around the world are trying to improve air quality, which in turn can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Sue Weekes explains the vital role played by compact air quality sensors and how using them in tandem with weather stations and other smart city devices can maximise their value.

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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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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

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.

Podcast: Building resilient cities: trustworthy AI, digital twins, and urban innovation at YII 2025Sponsored by Bentley Systems

SmartCitiesWorld speaks with Bentley Systems leaders about unleashing AI and digital twins to drive innovation, resilience, and people-first progress in the world’s cities.

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Building smarter cities: scaling sustainability and efficiency with smart city platformsSponsored by ST Engineering

ST Engineering’s Richard Ng explains how integrated smart city platforms can support cities in becoming more sustainable and efficient at the scale that is right for them.

Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Digital Leaders CEO Giuliano Liguori highlights Italy as an example and warning that pushing ahead with smart city plans should ensure access for the worst off, on an individual and municipal level, as top priority.

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Sidewalk Labs shuts down Toronto smart city project

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

Neom announces investments in future land and sea travel

Speaker line-up announced for Cities Climate Action Summit

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The latest news on health and social care where smart city projects/technology are in use.

Chicago nears tree-planting target with 90 per cent achieved

Chicago nears tree-planting target with 90 per cent achieved

Parks and green space24 Nov 2025

Our Roots Chicago is a community-driven initiative to expand tree planting in the city, with a focus on underserved neighbourhoods with low tree canopy cover.

Platform supports those experiencing homelessness in Austin

Platform supports those experiencing homelessness in Austin

Health and social care08 Aug 2025

Open Now provides interactive, up-to-date information on the availability and locations of resources including daytime cooling centres and hygiene amenities.

From safer cities to less congestion: 10 emerging technologies

From safer cities to less congestion: 10 emerging technologies

News25 Jun 2025

The emerging technologies are expected to achieve real-world impact within five years, addressing risks from congestion, pollution, disease and climate stress.

Arup and Resilient Cities Network team to provide guidance on extreme shocks

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.

Incubator announces programme for building decarbonisation

Incubator announces programme for building decarbonisation

Climate action21 Aug 2024

IN² aims to support corporations and communities towards sustainability goals by providing practical implementation guidance and access to validated technologies.

NOAA and federal agencies map hottest US neighbourhoods

NOAA and federal agencies map hottest US neighbourhoods

Climate action22 Apr 2024

Identifying urban heat islands helps communities take action to reduce the health impacts of heat and provides cooling relief for those in the hottest areas.

Cop28: Confronting climate change’s health threat to cities

Cop28: Confronting climate change’s health threat to cities

Climate action29 Nov 2023

Published ahead of the first health day at the UN Cop28 summit, Healthy & Resilient Cities calls for health to be at the centre of city design and planning.

City of Valencia backs IoT project to combat energy poverty

City of Valencia backs IoT project to combat energy poverty

Internet of Things10 Nov 2023

Project is leveraging IoT and decentralised wireless networks technology to gather real-time data about the wellbeing of Valencia’s most vulnerable citizens.

Pilot programme to decarbonise Boston’s housing stock

Pilot programme to decarbonise Boston’s housing stock

Residential buildings26 Sep 2023

Pilot to decarbonise Boston’s housing stock will support building owners with energy assessments, construction management, and forgivable loan financing.

Vienna returns to top of the EIU Liveability Index

Vienna returns to top of the EIU Liveability Index

News28 Jun 2023

Its first place is down to a combination of stability, good culture and entertainment, reliable infrastructure, and exemplary education and health services.

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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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Engineering healthier cities through smart technology

Dennis Dokter, Smart Cities Lead at Nexus, explores how technologies like digital twins can translate into tangible ...

Why UK leaders must double-down on active travel promises

Xavier Brice, CEO of walking, wheeling and cycling charity, Sustrans, says the drive to net zero, cost-of-living crisis ...

What is actually smart about cities right now?

Megan Goodwin, Interactive Rights Management digital innovation agency, looks at four key obstacles that need to be ...

A lack of stakeholder collaboration will threaten the technological transformation of underground utility management, say KPMG's Matt King and Salar Shemirani

Technology brings many benefits and advantages to underground asset management, but collaboration is crucial to its ...

The Internet of meaningful things, by Rudy de Waele

Does the Internet of Things has the potential to become a meaningful enabler of personalised solutions to improve urban ...

The leaders of the future, by Harrison O’Hara, Costain's Mobile Technology Manager

What are the technology innovations that are impacting construction now?

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

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

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

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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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Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

Using the fourth space to help cities cope with Covid-19

Using the fourth space to help cities cope with Covid-19

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

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

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – San Diego

Delve into this City Profile which focuses on how the City of San Diego is innovating through policy and technology to best serve its communities. Find out how it splits the city’s challenges and matches them to solutions that demonstrate exactly how technology, policy and investment come together to overcome both every-day and long-term issues.

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