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

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.
West Palm Beach launches downtown kerb management programme

West Palm Beach launches downtown kerb management programme

19 Jan 2021
The pilot aims to build upon the recent switch to flex zones rather than metered parking in Rosemary Square as part of efforts to modernise the City’s kerb management strategy.
Research highlights growing trends of green roofs and green concrete

Research highlights growing trends of green roofs and green concrete

18 Jan 2021
Business Research Company’s smart buildings report reveals the rise in green features and construction methods that help to reduce energy and create more sustainable commercial buildings.
Helsinki expands smart city innovation project to new districts

Helsinki expands smart city innovation project to new districts

08 Jan 2021
A number of development projects will be launched in Malmi, Pasila, Mellunkylä and Malminkartano-Kannelmäki, in which residents will also be invited to participate.
Rethinking the urban jungle through biophilic building design

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.
Smart Columbus launches renewable energy procurement programme

Smart Columbus launches renewable energy procurement programme

10 Dec 2020
Smart Columbus Energy has been established to accelerate Central Ohio’s transition to clean energy with the initiative supporting mayor Ginther’s vision of a carbon-neutral city by 2050.
Envision Digital and Tridium sign smart parks partnership

Envision Digital and Tridium sign smart parks partnership

09 Dec 2020
As countries look to accelerate decarbonisation and meet their net-zero targets, investment in smart parks is forecast to eliminate more than 27 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
City-led clean infrastructure projects can help build back a stronger US

City-led clean infrastructure projects can help build back a stronger US

08 Dec 2020
Report sets out to demonstrate how cities can be “critical drivers” of solutions for the multiple short-term challenges created by Covid-19 as well as emerging long-term challenges of climate change.
Intelligent water-monitoring company funds expansion across Europe

Intelligent water-monitoring company funds expansion across Europe

04 Dec 2020
Shayp’s technology combines a single sensor with machine learning and advanced analytics and has already been used by the City of Brussels to help save 50 million litres of water per year.
Epidemiologically-guided office of the future revealed

Epidemiologically-guided office of the future revealed

03 Dec 2020
The prototype office is an interactive learning centre where leaders can experience first-hand latest designs, technologies and collaborations for workplace health, security, confidence and comfort.
Landmark smart building to be built on site of former Hong Kong airport

Landmark smart building to be built on site of former Hong Kong airport

27 Nov 2020
Facilities include Hong Kong’s first ever automatic bicycle parking bay to encourage green mobility, solar radiation protection, sky farming and automated smart waste sorting and storage.
Olsztyn claims world-first by linking blockchain to emergency services 

Olsztyn claims world-first by linking blockchain to emergency services 

27 Nov 2020
SmartKey connected an Ethereum smart contract to a smart key device and app to enable teams to enter a closed district or secure building without a keyholder or permission.
Tech partnership aims to promote better understanding of building use

Tech partnership aims to promote better understanding of building use

26 Nov 2020
Buro Happold and Microsoft’s global property management technology aims to provide office owners and operators with a “single source of truth” about what is happening in their properties in real-time.
Boston kicks off its Reimagine Main Streets programme

Boston kicks off its Reimagine Main Streets programme

25 Nov 2020
The goal is to embed greater equity into the programme, particularly as local economies feel the impact of Covid-19, and to help close the racial wealth gap.
Mayors are among the first to sign C40's Clean Construction Declaration

Mayors are among the first to sign C40's Clean Construction Declaration

24 Nov 2020
Oslo, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Budapest have committed to clean construction to build a sustainable future for the industry and cut emissions from projects in their cities in half by 2030.
AR app provides digital concierge services to buildings

AR app provides digital concierge services to buildings

20 Nov 2020
The app provides turn-by-turn navigation guiding users to their destinations and offers helpful, context-aware AR content along the way at just the right time and location.
City of Providence unveils “unified vision” for downtown public spaces

City of Providence unveils “unified vision” for downtown public spaces

16 Nov 2020
By creating a single cohesive vision for the public spaces that compliments both the existing uses and future conditions, it will help foster increased business activity, and attract visitors.
Munich to use autonomous agents in smart city infrastructure trials

Munich to use autonomous agents in smart city infrastructure trials

12 Nov 2020
Trials kick off on a commercial real-estate development in the city centre where agents will negotiate the price of parking spaces with users able to earn rewards in a digital currency.