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

The first day of the online event confirmed that the smart cities sector is well aware of its destination but it’s how it gets there that will be the problem.

Blockchain: Hype, hope and growing up in public

A recent Smart Cities World event looked at where things currently stand with blockchain for smarter cities and how we proceed from here.

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Blockchain and carbon offsetting can help cities reduce emissions – but sometimes simpler is better

The University of Liverpool’s Stephen Finnegan explores the pros and cons of carbon offsetting and outlines Liverpool’s bid to become the UK’s first ’climate positive’ city by the end of 2020.

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The latest news in policy making on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Riga reduces red light violations by two-thirds

Riga reduces red light violations by two-thirds

Road travel08 Apr 2026

The reduction over the past six months follows installation of LMT Group’s smart traffic monitoring solution in nine locations across the Latvian capital.

Denver launches interactive dashboard for bond projects

Denver launches interactive dashboard for bond projects

Citizen engagement07 Apr 2026

Dashboard allows users to track the status of projects in its Vibrant Denver Bond programme, providing transparency in areas like schedule and budget.

Zurich retains top spot in IMD Smart City Index

Zurich retains top spot in IMD Smart City Index

News31 Mar 2026

Transparency, infrastructure and public trust are key to urban success, according to the annual ranking, published by the IMD World Competitiveness Centre.

New standard speeds up local energy planning in UK

New standard speeds up local energy planning in UK

Planning and redevelopment11 Feb 2026

The standardised Local Authority Common Ask builds on previous cross-sector collaboration and enables local authorities to share granular spatial forecasts.

Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city

Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city

News04 Feb 2026

Renewed framework will guide the City’s work in embedding health and social sustainability across planning, programmes, services and infrastructure delivery.

G7 recognises role of cities and regions

G7 recognises role of cities and regions

News02 Feb 2026

The G7 Urban7 group will provide a platform for political dialogue and defining joint positions of local and regional governments on relevant G7 priorities.

Which cities have improved their use of data?

Which cities have improved their use of data?

Data management & software15 Jan 2026

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities has recognised 13 new cities in its data excellence programme while 19 have further elevated their data practices.

Bloomberg aims to supercharge the impact of UK metro mayors

Bloomberg aims to supercharge the impact of UK metro mayors

People and skills11 Dec 2025

It will work with metro mayors and senior teams to strengthen strategic leadership, build high-performing teams and sharpen data-informed decision-making.

City of London Corporation introduces GenAI framework

City of London Corporation introduces GenAI framework

AI and Machine Learning06 Oct 2025

The City Corporation’s new Standard Operating Procedure policy sets out clear expectations for employees, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Council Climate Action Scorecards indicate slow progress to net-zero

Council Climate Action Scorecards indicate slow progress to net-zero

Climate action17 Jun 2025

Climate Emergency UK calls on UK Government to make climate action a fully funded legal duty for all UK councils to remove the national barriers they face.

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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.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

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

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

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.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dortmund

In this edition, we focus on Dortmund in western Germany. With around 600,000 inhabitants, Dortmund is the eighth-largest city in Germany and the gateway to the Rhine-Ruhr region in the heart of Europe.