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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.

St Pancras terminus introduces digital wayfinding solution

Rail Travel17 Apr 2024

Living Map’s digital wayfinding solution offers passengers and shoppers a dynamic tool to navigate the St Pancras International station’s layout effortlessly.

City of London approves green office building in Square Mile

Planning and redevelopment15 Apr 2024

The Hill House development will feature cascading, green terraces and there are plans to plant 28 new street trees and increase the public realm space.

Micromobility used to support inclusive democracy ahead of elections

Micromobility05 Apr 2024

Lime is working with youth-led charity My Life My Say to encourage young people to register to vote in the London mayoral and local elections in May.

Wireless Broadband Alliance completes public wifi trial in London

4G and 5G19 Mar 2024

Proof-of-concept enabled phone users to seamlessly connect to wifi and move between cellular and wifi connectivity via an existing OpenRoaming profile or app.

How three cities are building sustainability and resilience

Editor's Blog15 Mar 2024

London, Toronto and Vancouver are implementing strategies to make their built environment and critical infrastructure more sustainable and resilient.

Partnership “supercharges” London’s smart, connected roadmap

4G and 5G15 Mar 2024

Boldyn Networks and G.Network will help create a new high-speed fibre network across London and deploy small-cell units in busy areas of the UK capital.

UK city dwellers demand access to nature and green space

Parks and green space14 Mar 2024

City residents believe protecting nature and biodiversity should be the second biggest priority behind transport links and expect action on climate change.

Transport for London publishes green infrastructure plan

Parks and green space11 Mar 2024

Plan aligns with TfL’s 2021 Corporate Environment Plan and sets out how it will improve and care for green infrastructure and biodiversity across its estate.

SSE supports school trust to slash emissions by 90 per cent

Batteries and renewables29 Feb 2024

Funded through UK Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, the £14.3m project will overhaul heating systems across buildings in South London and Kent.

Why we need to move forward on resilience, with pace – not perfection

Climate action21 Feb 2024

Emma Howard Boyd CBE, the chair of the London Climate Resilience Review and Race to Resilience Global Ambassador, shares her insights on the urgent need to prepare London and other cities for extreme weather.

London plans to install air filters in polluted schools

Air quality20 Feb 2024

City Hall research is underway to ascertain the best type of air filter that will be used with installation in the first pilot schools later this year.

London, New York and Paris top smart city ranking

News15 Feb 2024

The IESE analysed 183 cities in 92 countries worldwide for the 2024 Cities in Motion Index according to 114 indicators that feed into nine key dimensions.

City of London’s green spaces worth £126.8m annually

Parks and green space15 Feb 2024

Natural Capital Solutions calculated the value the City’s open spaces deliver to the public in areas such as air quality, recreation, health and wellbeing.

Residents of cities across Europe find EVs too expensive

Electric vehicles14 Feb 2024

Survey data suggests that negativity continues to grow towards the cost of electric vehicles, with many residents unable to commit to the higher price point.

FedEx rolls out newly designed e-cargo bikes in London

Logistics14 Feb 2024

Eight electrically assisted four-wheel delivery bikes will operate from FedEx stations in London where they are expected to replace six conventional diesel vans.

Fibre connectivity deployed across London boroughs

Fibre networks12 Feb 2024

Wandsworth, Richmond and Merton are the latest boroughs to benefit from a high-speed fibre network as part of the mayor’s wider Connected London programme.

Transforming waste and air into sustainable heating projects

Climate action25 Jan 2024

Green Heat Network funding has been awarded to UK projects harnessing waste heat energy from industry and sewerage and low-carbon heat pump implementations.

London properties most vulnerable to impact of heat revealed

Climate action24 Jan 2024

Arup has mapped London’s heat risk across homes, neighbourhoods and essential properties in the wake of climate change, informing the city’s resilience plans.

Digital wayfinding optimises London visitor experience

Citizen engagement18 Jan 2024

The digital map of King’s Cross by Living Map provides real-time and customisable step-by-step directions, highlighting the mix of facilities on offer.

Which cities globally were most congested in 2023?

Congestion10 Jan 2024

TomTom is releasing the 13th edition of its traffic index that provides data and information on traffic trends from 387 cities in 55 countries throughout 2023.

4G antenna broadens mobile access to new London landmark

4G and 5G09 Jan 2024

Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave is deploying a 4G distributed antenna at Lucent W1 to enable access from four mobile operators.

London mayor investigates open access wifi network

Fibre networks08 Jan 2024

Possible solutions could include an OpenRoaming network, which would allow users to seamlessly connect to wifi networks that have adopted the technology.

E-bike provider expands discount scheme to older riders

Micromobility05 Jan 2024

Forest is boosting access to shared e-bikes amongst older people with its Friends of the Forest scheme, following feedback from London borough authorities.

London Tube continues high-speed mobile connectivity roll-out

4G and 5G21 Dec 2023

The introduction of 4G and 5G mobile coverage across the Tube network is being delivered for the mayor of London and Transport for London by Boldyn Networks.

London heat network to create decarbonisation blueprint

Climate action20 Dec 2023

Heatropolis heat network in King’s Cross, one of London’s most high-profile regeneration zones, is set to play a key role in decarbonising heat across the UK

London launches £100m fund to support decarbonisation

Climate action06 Dec 2023

London Efficient and Decentralised Generation of Energy Fund will play a key role in increasing the level of private investment in low-carbon infrastructure.

Partnership to boost mobile performance in London streets

Fibre networks04 Dec 2023

Boldyn and EE are installing a network of small cells in the King’s Cross and Euston area to boost mobile capacity and expanding it over the next two years.

London and Berlin firms collaborate on last-mile delivery

Logistics27 Nov 2023

E-cargobikes and OnoMotion are teaming up to launch a second generation e-cargobike, which combines the agility of a bike with the capacity of a van.

How two cities are accelerating the transition to electric

Editor's Blog24 Nov 2023

Developments in Adelaide and London exemplify a growing commitment to boosting electric vehicle charging infrastructure and creating greener urban landscapes.

2023 Ashden Awards: climate champions announced

Climate action23 Nov 2023

Oranisations bringing affordable clean energy to a refugee camp and building 500 minigrids in Nigeria are among the winners in the climate charity’s awards.

Substation helps to build a greener River Thames in London

Sea travel23 Nov 2023

It forms part of the Green Recovery scheme to develop five shore power locations in central London to create a power infrastructure for all Thames’ operators.

C40 Cities’ roadmap aims to decarbonise built environment

Climate action21 Nov 2023

The two-year Visible initiative will support city leaders in London, Madrid and Oslo to pilot equitable and viable construction and renovation models.

C40 Cities announces co-chair model to drive climate action

Climate action09 Nov 2023

Co-chair model requires there to be one mayor from the Global North and one from the Global South to demonstrate inclusive global leadership in climate action.

Developer unveils plans to create £5bn UK climate tech hub

Planning and redevelopment02 Nov 2023

The Earls Court Development Company plans to create a commercial space for the UK’s clean and climate technology sector on a cleared site in West London.

London-wide clean air zone drives down pollution further

Air quality31 Oct 2023

Data shows 10 percentage point increase in vehicle compliance in outer London, up from 85 per cent when the Ulez expansion plan was announced in May 2022.

Three examples of innovative bus services and strategies

Editor's Blog29 Sep 2023

Initiatives demonstrate how cities are actively reimagining their bus services to better serve their communities and meet evolving transportation needs.

Kingston smart infrastructure pilot launched

Fibre networks22 Sep 2023

The Kingston smart infrastructure pilot will see 20 CCTV sites with the smart columns deployed with scope to add IoT sensors to better manage borough services.

Roadmap aims to place UK as global centre for nature finance

Economic Development18 Sep 2023

The report seeks to highlight the opportunity for the UK’s financial and professional services sectors to scale up and facilitate investments in nature.

Breathe London: building a grassroots clean air movement

Air quality30 Aug 2023

As London continues to battle air pollution, we report on a pioneering air quality sensing model by Breathe London, which aims to serve as a model for cities around the world.

Ultra low emission zone expanded London-wide

Air quality29 Aug 2023

Mayor Sadiq Khan said expanding Ulez was a difficult, but necessary decision to save lives, protect the health of children and tackle the climate crisis.

Digital twin puts building on track for top energy rating

Digital twins23 Aug 2023

Sustainablility expert Sweco used digital tools from IES to carry out performance modelling of the 12-storey building in the heart of the City of London.

Most extreme urban heat island hot spots revealed in study

Climate action18 Aug 2023

Using AI and satellite images, Arup’s Urban Heat Snapshot mapped the most extreme hot spots in a 150km2 sample of the urban centres of a range of cities.

City of London calls for investment to plug green skills gap

People and skills10 Aug 2023

City of London Corporation report highlights need for a skilled and diverse workforce capable of constructing, retrofitting, and managing sustainable buildings.

TfL partners to improve accessible transport across London

Inclusivity08 Aug 2023

Transport for London will use technology from Via to power its Dial-a-Ride service to further improve the passenger experience for elderly and disabled people.

City of London upgrades electric charging network

Electric vehicles07 Aug 2023

Facilitating use of electric vehicles, powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity, are among the priorities in City Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy.

London borough bolsters public safety with fibre network

Fibre networks24 Jul 2023

Sutton is working with Boldyn Networks to deploy the high-speed fibre network that will also help to build the foundations for future smart city applications.

Report calls for major increase in designated e-bike parking

Micromobility21 Jul 2023

Report recommends an investment in the creation of a “dense network” of designated parking locations in London, to be informed by e-bike operator location data.

Transport for London launches 10 more local traffic cycleways

Road travel18 Jul 2023

Routes mainly use new low traffic local streets and have been delivered alongside TfL and the boroughs’ programme to boost walking and cycling infrastructure.

Electric bus rollout begins in London’s Twickenham borough

Electric vehicles17 Jul 2023

The first 30 electric, double-decker Electroliner buses are already operating from Abellio’s depot, following a green power upgrade by UK Power Networks.

Major step in City of London’s geothermal heating system

Batteries and renewables14 Jul 2023

The Salisbury Square civic development in the Square Mile will be supported by a standalone closed loop cooling and heating solution, removing the need for gas.

Lime joins campaign to help keep streets “safe for all”

Inclusivity12 Jul 2023

Sight Loss Councils and Lime have introduced in-app messaging reminding Lime’s users to park considerately and avoid obstructing the pavements for blind people.

How much do consumers care about green transport options?

Rail Travel27 Jun 2023

Despite being a greener alternative, train travel remains second choice for most European passengers with air often outcompeting rail in three critical areas.

£30m clean air initiative launches at London Climate Week

Air quality26 Jun 2023

Breathe Cities is a partnership between Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Clean Air Fund, and C40 Cities to save lives, improve health, and reduce air pollution.

BAI brings high-speed 5G infrastructure to London venue

4G and 5G26 Jun 2023

As official distributed antenna system partner for Olympia, BAI will install the infrastructure, designed to be shared by all four UK mobile network operators.

Edinburgh crowned UK’s most AI-ready city

AI and Machine Learning15 Jun 2023

The analysis is compiled from seven criteria, including AI-related job ads, the number of AI companies located in the city, and the number of tech meet-ups.

London reviews how technology can tackle climate change

Climate action13 Jun 2023

Speaking at London Tech Week, Sadiq Khan launched the independent review and highlights the important role data and tech plays in tackling climate change.

London smart cycling project aims to promote active travel

Micromobility08 Jun 2023

Initiative will help to support the Romford Road Active Travel scheme, a central aspect of Newham’s plans for a more community oriented 15-minute neighbourhood.

London council partners to implement net zero strategy

Climate action31 May 2023

The Waterloo and South Bank specific net zero plan and strategy ties into the council’s borough-wide focus and drive to build resilience against climate change.

Last-mile logistics firm supports waste recycling in London

Logistics22 May 2023

Stuart is working with recycling and waste management services company First Mile to increase efficiency and support the circular economy in Greater London.

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