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Think tank: City life on Mars? Creating human centred communities in space and beyond

22 Feb 2021

In the latest in our series of opinions from our Advisory Board, the City of Mississauga’s Anthea Foyer says it’s time to start thinking about cities beyond Earth.

The future of public safety: why smart cities need to look to the cloud

08 Feb 2021

Only truly open systems can protect a city’s citizens, argues Eagle Eye Networks Rishi Lodhia

The art of the city: how creators may save urban business districts

25 Jan 2021

Artists could reinvigorate cities whose commercial districts have been left moribund by Covid-19, writes WhereiPark’s Jeremy Zucker.

Think tank: what is infrastructure for?

11 Jan 2021

In the latest in our series of opinions from our Advisory Board, Mott MacDonald’s Clare Wildfire argues the potential of smart infrastructure will need new ways of thinking.

Rethinking the urban jungle through biophilic building design

14 Dec 2020

It’s time to make the phrase "urban jungle" something to aspire to, writes Stora Enso’s Rory Doak.

Jointly building a smart city helps us all enjoy better urban lives

24 Nov 2020

Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.

Think tank: why 5G is not the cure all for economy recovery

09 Nov 2020

In the latest in our series of opinions from SCW board members, Libellium CEO Alicia Asín argues we shouldn’t be hyperconnected for hyperconnection’s sake.

How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us all

05 Nov 2020

The emergency services can benefit from a more integrated and innovative approach, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

Think Tank: collaboration, as much as tech, will rebuild smart cities

26 Oct 2020

In the first of a new series, SCW board members will write about the burning issues facing smart cities. First is Jacques Vermeulen, Nokia’s Director of Future Cities.

Covid-19 will change cities but high rises are here to stay

20 Oct 2020

The disruption of Covid-19 may not be enough to affect existing "mega-trends", writes Benoit Dupont, co-founder and CEO of WeMaintain

Control of data debate could finally come out in the wash

05 Oct 2020

A new battle is starting over the control of data, writes Shiv Malik, Head of Growth for Streamr

The Value of Life in Smart Cities

24 Sep 2020

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Huawei’s York Yue about how smart city technology can change society.

Smart Cities could save the world – until there’s a cybersecurity emergency

21 Sep 2020

Without robust cybersecurity systems, smart cities are flawed, writes Palo Alto’s Haider Pasha.

Reimagining an EV future

08 Sep 2020

Changing work patterns gives a real opportunity to embrace healthier and safer transport networks, writes Simon Brammer, head of cities, Ashden

Where's the return on investment?

31 Aug 2020

Delivering a return on investment for smart cities requires three dimensional change, writes Itai Dadon, head of smart cities and IoT, Itron.

Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

24 Aug 2020

Covid-19 is showing us what resilience in cities actually is, writes Stephen Zoegall, director of global cities and infrastructure consulting, Accenture.