Smart Cities News

The Alliance says it is committed to “not being just another body”. It aims to stand out through a global focus, practical approach and by streamlining standards fragmentation.

Austin, Athens, Lisbon and Venice are the latest major cities to have ‘peaked’ their greenhouse gas emissions, meaning they won’t rise any further and are now falling.

While technology can help improve life in cities for people with disabilities, there’s a risk that without adequate oversight and appropriate input, it could widen inequality. Three city leaders share their ideas on making sure smart cities are accessible.

The ride-sharing company wants to help users unlock the transportation options in their city by enabling them to see all ride options from within its app.

A new ranking reveals that Singapore, London and New York are marginally better prepared but governments and private sector institutions around the world need to do more.

Mayors voice their support and public say climate crisis is the most important issue, ahead of migration, terrorism and the economy.

Of 24 cities, Seattle received the highest rating overall and St. Louis the lowest.

Research finds that urban digital twinning and city modelling technology is having a transformative effect on how cities are designed, monitored, and managed.

The majority of the impacted entities are smaller local governments.

Green offers insights into why technology is not an end in itself and how cities can be “smart enough,” using technology to promote democracy and equity.