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SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

As cities confront the combined pressures of climate change, infrastructure resilience and digital transformation, the SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 will bring together urban leaders and partners during London Climate Action Week to explore how these agendas intersect – and how cities can translate strategy into practical action.
COP26: 10 guiding principles to be reflected in the final agreement

COP26: 10 guiding principles to be reflected in the final agreement

Ahead of COP26, SmartCitiesWorld has written an open letter to international political leaders consisting of 10 major guiding principles that we believe should be reflected in any final agreement at the conference in Glasgow in November. Here, we break down those principles, addressing the challenges within each and the importance of cities receiving full backing from central governments as they look to a greener future.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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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Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.

Latest City Profile

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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SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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.

Road travel

The latest news in road travel on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2025
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SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2025

News31 Dec 2025
Which cities, trends and technologies made the smart cities headlines over the past 12 months? SmartCitiesWorld brings you its 10 top stories of 2025.
Los Angeles launches free community wifi in Crenshaw Corridor
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Los Angeles launches free community wifi in Crenshaw Corridor

Inclusivity24 Oct 2025
Pairing wifi technology with existing city infrastructure unlocks a platform for Los Angeles to further develop smart city assets and public service delivery.
Cycling in Glasgow soars as active travel network expands
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Cycling in Glasgow soars as active travel network expands

Micromobility07 Oct 2025
Data collected from 88 automatic cycle counters across the Scottish city between January and August 2025 shows a 43 per cent increase in activity year-on-year.
New York City DoT unveils comprehensive Greenway plan
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New York City DoT unveils comprehensive Greenway plan

Planning and redevelopment19 Aug 2025
Report details past development of Greenways and identifies potential locations for future expansion as well as opportunities for integrating Greenway projects.
Westminster launches resident-led Play Streets project
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Westminster launches resident-led Play Streets project

Recreational space06 Aug 2025
A Play Street temporarily limits traffic on selected roads so that communities can use the space for family activities and neighbours can enjoy time together.
UK’s largest ‘Zero Bills’ housing development unveiled
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UK’s largest ‘Zero Bills’ housing development unveiled

Climate action20 Feb 2025
Octopus Energy and gs8 have announced the UK’s largest Zero Bills housing development, a scheme of 113 new homes in Essex, for which construction is underway.
Edinburgh opens Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route
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Edinburgh opens Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route

Micromobility11 Dec 2024
The £17m project has transformed public spaces along the route, creating a green corridor and spaces with enhanced walking, wheeling and cycling connections.
Sheffield to unveil Dutch-style roundabout
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Sheffield to unveil Dutch-style roundabout

Road travel30 Sep 2024
The roundabout will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists with the aim of making it safer and easier for people to get around the city in an active way.
London transforms streets for World Car Free Day
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London transforms streets for World Car Free Day

Road travel20 Sep 2024
Londoners are being encouraged to mark the day on Sunday 22 September with 200 streets transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings.
Tokyo to convert expressway into elevated green walkway
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Tokyo to convert expressway into elevated green walkway

Pedestrianisation25 Mar 2024
The transformation of the Shimbashi-Kyobashi expressway into the Tokyo Sky Corridor is part of the Government’s plan to create more people-centred spaces.

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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.

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

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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.

Guest Opinions

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Latest City Profile

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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Special Reports

City Profiles

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland
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Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin
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Smart Cities Reports

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.
SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid
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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.

Research

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways
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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways

With Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 at a close, look back at some of the key actions and considerations for cities including actionable insights to accelerate climate action, emphasising the development of policies, the deployment of cutting edge technologies and the methods of financing projects in climate action across energy, mobility and the built environment.
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