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Bloomberg helps city leaders collect data to inform pandemic response

Bloomberg helps city leaders collect data to inform pandemic response

18 Jun 2020
Covid-19 Management Metrics for Cities sets out to provide a set of critical indicators alongside technical assistance for cities around their utilisation.
Sacramento asks its innovators to respond to Covid-19

Sacramento asks its innovators to respond to Covid-19

04 May 2020
The Californian city has created an online portal to find the best ideas for how it can use technology and innovation to meet the challenges brought by the pandemic.
Sierra Leone signs charter city development deal

Sierra Leone signs charter city development deal

02 Oct 2019
The project will integrate efficient infrastructure with transparent and effective governance, supported by the “intelligent application” of smart technology.
Smart technologies trigger virtuous circle of economic growth in cities

Smart technologies trigger virtuous circle of economic growth in cities

01 Oct 2019
By using these technologies to transform and interconnect their urban ecosystem, government leaders aim to deliver a myriad of benefits to their stakeholders.
UK energy firm Centrica rolls out smart hot water tanks

UK energy firm Centrica rolls out smart hot water tanks

01 Oct 2019
The intelligent tanks combine Internet of Things and sensory technologies to keep track of hot water levels and learn the usage habits of the household.
Circular economy will replace wasteful linear one by 2029

Circular economy will replace wasteful linear one by 2029

01 Oct 2019
Sustainability officers must put in place new models and encourage the continuous reuse of materials to minimise waste and the demand for additional natural resource consumption.
Lyft brings MaaS options to US and Canadian cities

Lyft brings MaaS options to US and Canadian cities

30 Sep 2019
The ride-sharing company wants to help users unlock the transportation options in their city by enabling them to see all ride options from within its app.
London mayor addresses mobile "not spots"

London mayor addresses mobile "not spots"

30 Sep 2019
A new standard agreement for commercial landlords and public property owners is designed to speed up the process which allows mobile providers access to rooftops and other sites to install kit.
Deerfield Beach launches city-wide energy efficiency project

Deerfield Beach launches city-wide energy efficiency project

27 Sep 2019
The Florida city will work with Siemens on a 17-year infrastructure improvement project which will also increase the use of alternative energy sources.
Stirling on track to be CityFibre's first 'Gigabit City' by mid-2020

Stirling on track to be CityFibre's first 'Gigabit City' by mid-2020

25 Sep 2019
The CityFibre network in Stirling will serve as a backbone for the future deployment of 5G and a host of Internet of Things and smart city applications.
Is pride key to making greener choices and saving the planet?

Is pride key to making greener choices and saving the planet?

20 Sep 2019
New research reckons that recalling previous green behaviour has a more positive impact on making future sustainable and environmentally friendly choices than feeling guilty.
Digital twins could form the "end game" for optimum smart city design

Digital twins could form the "end game" for optimum smart city design

11 Sep 2019
Research finds that urban digital twinning and city modelling technology is having a transformative effect on how cities are designed, monitored, and managed.
Rockefeller Foundation awards $3.7m to boost opportunity zones initiative

Rockefeller Foundation awards $3.7m to boost opportunity zones initiative

10 Sep 2019
Initiative aims to help cities build a pipeline of projects and small business investments that move beyond the early stages of planning and attract private investment in economically distressed areas.
Sydney's City Plan 2036 open for viewing

Sydney's City Plan 2036 open for viewing

10 Sep 2019
To enhance its reputation and global status, the Australian city wants to accommodate 200,000 new jobs and 56,000 new homes by the plan’s target year.
World's northernmost energy-positive building unveiled

World's northernmost energy-positive building unveiled

06 Sep 2019
Powerhouse Brattørkaia aims to set a new standard for the construction of buildings by producing more energy than it consumes over its lifespan
Smart City Expo Atlanta announces top speakers

Smart City Expo Atlanta announces top speakers

04 Sep 2019
The Expo aims to redefine what it means to be a smart city and will convene mayors, CEOs, CIOs and innovators to discuss issues and share knowledge.
London ranked top city for Generation Z

London ranked top city for Generation Z

04 Sep 2019
The UK capital stood out from other cities in areas such as social entrepreneurship, co-working spaces, education, artificial intelligence and concerts.
Sidewalk Labs launches advanced infrastructure partnership

Sidewalk Labs launches advanced infrastructure partnership

03 Sep 2019
Sidewalk Labs and its parent company Alphabet are partnering with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to form a spin-out company focusing on next-generation infrastructure.