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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

Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
Trend Report Webinar (19 May): How AI and data are transforming transport operations and services

Trend Report Webinar (19 May): How AI and data are transforming transport operations and services

Explore how data and AI is being used in urban transport networks to support planning, day-to-day operations, and improve outcomes for communities and passengers.

Special Reports

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.

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.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

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.

Opinions

Smart Cities News

San Francisco updates Climate Action Plan

San Francisco updates Climate Action Plan

Climate action22 Apr 2026
The first update in five years came just ahead of the start of San Francisco Climate Week, which will bring together more than 60,000 people for 700 events.
How cities can unlock private investment for urban climate action

How cities can unlock private investment for urban climate action

Climate action20 Apr 2026
A report from C40 Cities explains how cities can develop investable project pipelines, reduce risk, and mobilise private finance for climate adaptation.
Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan

Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan

Climate action17 Apr 2026
It comprises 50-plus actions creating a path for the City to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, double local solar production and install 120,000 EV chargers.
Open data hub launches in Memphis Region

Open data hub launches in Memphis Region

Open data16 Apr 2026
The initiative from Innovate Memphis aims to increase equitable access to trusted regional data for governments, nonprofits, researchers, and residents.
CityLab 2026 in Madrid announces new speakers

CityLab 2026 in Madrid announces new speakers

News15 Apr 2026
The cities summit, organised by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute, will convene more than 1,000 mayors, policymakers, innovators, and creatives.
Bridging the data gap in urban climate design

Bridging the data gap in urban climate design

AI CityXchange14 Apr 2026
Oana Taut, co-founder and CPO of infrared.city, explains how AI, data and simulation are helping cities move beyond long-term climate ambitions towards immediate, measurable action.
South Korea’s AI Basic Act: five lessons for cities building trustworthy AI

South Korea’s AI Basic Act: five lessons for cities building trustworthy AI

AI CityXchange09 Apr 2026
Explore what early-stage AI cities can learn about governance, high-impact risk tiers, and building the trust infrastructure needed to scale safely from South Korea’s AI Basic Act. 
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.
Turning climate action pledges into results

Turning climate action pledges into results

Climate action24 Mar 2026
Report from GCoM and C40 Cities shows how the EU’s know-how to engage with cities and regions to support climate delivery reflects global Champ good practices.
Spending power equals improved council climate action

Spending power equals improved council climate action

Climate action24 Mar 2026
Analysis reveals that local climate action from councils may be under threat, especially as it is not currently a statutory duty for English councils.
Sacramento partners to reduce extreme heat exposure

Sacramento partners to reduce extreme heat exposure

Climate action13 Mar 2026
Sacramento City and County is working with experts from the Urban Land Institute to explore ways to put the City’s heat‑reduction strategies into action.
City of Tucson advances energy and climate goals

City of Tucson advances energy and climate goals

Climate action09 Mar 2026
The City and Tucson Electric Power have reached a milestone with the development of a proposed Energy Collaboration Agreement, which is ready for public review.
Riga approves air quality improvement action programme

Riga approves air quality improvement action programme

Air quality06 Mar 2026
Planned solutions include introduction of low emission zones, development of park and ride parking lots and transition to electric shared cars and taxis.
SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

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

Special Reports06 Mar 2026
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.
Peachtree Corners launches mobile city app

Peachtree Corners launches mobile city app

Citizen engagement05 Mar 2026
The app serves as a centralised digital hub, offering quick access to City government information, including news, community events, and social media updates.
Phoenix passes ‘robust’ updated heat response plan

Phoenix passes ‘robust’ updated heat response plan

Climate action02 Mar 2026
The City Council reports that increased awareness continues to make a measurable difference in keeping residents and communities safe during extreme heat.
Chicago reopens Green Homes registration

Chicago reopens Green Homes registration

Residential buildings23 Feb 2026
City-led decarbonisation initiative takes an equity-focused approach, providing both electrification and health and safety upgrades to low-income homeowners.
DC announces responsible AI training for government workforce

DC announces responsible AI training for government workforce

AI and Machine Learning19 Feb 2026
Delivered in partnership with InnovateUS, the self-paced training will equip the District’s workforce to use generative AI tools safely and effectively.
Where US agencies are finding measurable value from AI

Where US agencies are finding measurable value from AI

AI and Machine Learning18 Feb 2026
Research from Euna Solutions shows that while most public sector agencies are exploring AI, measurable value today is concentrated in operational workflows.
Kuala Lumpur sets roadmap for decarbonising the built environment

Kuala Lumpur sets roadmap for decarbonising the built environment

Climate action18 Feb 2026
Malaysian capital worked with C40 Cities and the UK on a four-year initiative to integrate inclusive, practical climate action into planning and operations.
Milton Keynes sets roadmap for cleaner, greener city

Milton Keynes sets roadmap for cleaner, greener city

Climate action17 Feb 2026
Strategy follows a public consultation and aims to help households save money, improve neighbourhoods and support long‑term health and resilience of the UK city.
TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

Road travel16 Feb 2026
Collaboration gives Aecom access to highly precise mobility insights, supporting safer roads, optimised networks, and more resilient infrastructure planning.
New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management

New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management

AI and Machine Learning13 Feb 2026
Office of Emerging Technology and city partners launch the Curb Lab, aiming to dynamically manage parking and kerb space, reducing congestion in Boston.
Building AI-ready cities: from pilots to public trust 

Building AI-ready cities: from pilots to public trust 

Special Reports12 Feb 2026
From data foundations and ethical guardrails to workforce skills and citizen trust, the challenge is no longer whether to use AI in cities – but how to embed it in ways that are practical, human-centred, and built to last.
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.
Municipalities invited to apply for fully funded pilots

Municipalities invited to apply for fully funded pilots

Resilience10 Feb 2026
Pilot projects in the latest Leading Cities’ AcceliGOV programme enable cities to launch proven climate and infrastructure solutions in approximately 90 days.
Introducing AI CityXchange: focusing on the real work of AI in cities

Introducing AI CityXchange: focusing on the real work of AI in cities

Opinions05 Feb 2026
SmartCitiesWorld’s senior editor Luke Antoniou on the launch of the new AI CityXchange, at a time where dialogue and knowledge sharing is critical between cities and their partners to use AI technology for public good.
SmartCitiesWorld launches AI CityXchange to support cities at every stage of AI adoption

SmartCitiesWorld launches AI CityXchange to support cities at every stage of AI adoption

AI and Machine Learning05 Feb 2026
A dedicated platform and series of workshop events focused on how AI is being applied across cities from experimentation to large-scale, embedded deployment.
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.
Latin America accelerates high-impact urban climate action

Latin America accelerates high-impact urban climate action

Climate action29 Jan 2026
C40 Cities and Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean are joining forces to unlock climate finance and fast-track city-led adaptation projects.
Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

AI and Machine Learning28 Jan 2026
Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.
Singapore launches governance framework for agentic AI

Singapore launches governance framework for agentic AI

AI and Machine Learning28 Jan 2026
The Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI provides guidance on how to deploy agents responsibly, recommending technical and non-technical measures.
Pathways2Resilience programme names latest cohort

Pathways2Resilience programme names latest cohort

Climate action28 Jan 2026
The newly selected regions in Europe will receive funding and access to tailored tools and guidance, interactive peer learning, mentoring, and expert guidance.
Which cities will define the next economy?

Which cities will define the next economy?

News22 Jan 2026
The latest Global South City Competitiveness Index shows Global South cities are no longer catching up but reshaping the geography of global competitiveness.
Brownfield regeneration is crucial to solving Europe housing crisis

Brownfield regeneration is crucial to solving Europe housing crisis

Planning and redevelopment22 Jan 2026
Europe must take advantage of brownfield development’s potential to address affordable housing needs and reduce carbon emissions, a new report reveals.
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.
Westminster City Council launches ‘retrofit-first’ policy

Westminster City Council launches ‘retrofit-first’ policy

Climate action12 Jan 2026
It requires developers to explore all reasonable options for retrofitting and adapting buildings before seeking permission for demolition and redevelopment.
How cities are turning environmental disclosure into action

How cities are turning environmental disclosure into action

Climate action12 Jan 2026
The latest Cities A List and the States and Regions A List from CDP demonstrates the pivotal role cities play in shaping a resilient and earth-positive future.
Berlin boosts climate and environmental protection

Berlin boosts climate and environmental protection

Climate action08 Jan 2026
The German capital’s Senate has more than €570m available, which it will use on a raft of measures to build a climate-resilient and liveable city in the future.
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.
How Europe’s cities can lead the climate transition

How Europe’s cities can lead the climate transition

Special Reports05 Dec 2025
Policymakers and city leaders must act to unlock vital sources of private capital and cities must engage investors at a much earlier stage, says Delphine Queniart of Bankers Without Boundaries.
How micromobility is changing European cities

How micromobility is changing European cities

Micromobility05 Dec 2025
Preliminary report findings reveal how smarter rules in Hannover and visitor-led cycling in Seville are reshaping how Europeans move through their cities.
New York City launches algorithmic accountability office for public sector AI

New York City launches algorithmic accountability office for public sector AI

AI and Machine Learning28 Nov 2025
New York City has approved a package of legislation creating an Office of Algorithmic Accountability, new transparency requirements and citywide AI standards.
Philadelphia launches Vision Zero Action Plan 2030

Philadelphia launches Vision Zero Action Plan 2030

Citizen security27 Nov 2025
The plan, shaped by input from nearly 3,000 residents, introduces new safety measures, updated crash data and coordinated actions across city departments.
Record 132 US cities earn top score in 2025 Municipal Equality Index

Record 132 US cities earn top score in 2025 Municipal Equality Index

Inclusivity27 Nov 2025
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released the 2025 Municipal Equality Index, revealing a record number of cities achieving top marks for inclusion.
Cities urge stronger multilevel climate governance after COP30 outcomes

Cities urge stronger multilevel climate governance after COP30 outcomes

Cop Conference26 Nov 2025
Local and regional governments are calling for deeper national collaboration and clearer funding pathways following on from the COP30 negotiations in Belém.
Manchester’s digital journey: from strategy to action

Manchester’s digital journey: from strategy to action

Inclusivity20 Nov 2025
Discover how Manchester is turning its digital ambitions into action through a people-centred approach that blends social purpose with technical innovation.
Cop30: ICLEI and KfW extend urban resilience finance programme

Cop30: ICLEI and KfW extend urban resilience finance programme

Climate action19 Nov 2025
The ProUrbano programme helps cities across Latin America and the Caribbean better understand and transfer climate risks and finance adaptation measures.
Cop30: mayors raise the ambition to phase out fossil fuels

Cop30: mayors raise the ambition to phase out fossil fuels

Climate action17 Nov 2025
The C40 Cities network is urging national governments to increase collaboration with local and regional governments to end dependence on fossil fuels
Cop30: cities take centre stage

Cop30: cities take centre stage

Climate action13 Nov 2025
Cop30 President André Corrêa do Lago highlighted the importance of adaptation and multilevel governance, while a report was launched on the inclusion of cities in new NDCs.
How San José is setting an AI benchmark for other cities

How San José is setting an AI benchmark for other cities

Special Reports12 Nov 2025
Mayor Matt Mahan explains how the city is responsibly deploying AI and leading the discussion on how cities can use it to improve civic engagement, public safety, transportation, and service delivery.
AI Readiness Project launched in the US

AI Readiness Project launched in the US

AI and Machine Learning12 Nov 2025
Initiative from Rockefeller Foundation and Centre for Civic Futures aims to help governments build capacity, confidence, and shared infrastructure to use AI responsibly.
Cop30: Brazil leads global effort to accelerate multilevel climate action

Cop30: Brazil leads global effort to accelerate multilevel climate action

Climate action11 Nov 2025
Plan to accelerate multilevel governance launches at Cop30 in Belém and Brazil and Germany are announced as the first co-chairs of the Champ coalition.
Cop30 Local Leaders Forum delivers outcome statement

Cop30 Local Leaders Forum delivers outcome statement

Climate action10 Nov 2025
The statement is the final outcome from the Local Leaders Forum in Rio and calls on national governments to strengthen partnerships with cities and regions.
C40 World Mayors Summit 2025 opens in Rio de Janeiro

C40 World Mayors Summit 2025 opens in Rio de Janeiro

Climate action03 Nov 2025
More than 300 city leaders will attend the summit with the goal of moving from the era of climate negotiation to the decade of delivery, with cities taking the lead.
Industry leadership and policy action key to decarbonise buildings

Industry leadership and policy action key to decarbonise buildings

Climate action03 Nov 2025
Report spotlights where business and policymakers are making progress on key interventions to cut carbon in buildings, providing a playbook ahead of Cop30 to inform policy.
Manchester launches Digital Maturity Assessment to drive connected placemaking

Manchester launches Digital Maturity Assessment to drive connected placemaking

Inclusivity03 Nov 2025
Manchester’s Digital Strategy has launched a new Digitalisation Maturity Assessment to accelerate connected placemaking, strengthen digital governance and ensure inclusive growth.
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