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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 11 – Gareth Morgan, Cape Town – Mainstreaming and institutionalising urban resilience

Urban Exchange Podcast08 Jun 2023

Gareth Morgan, executive director of future planning and resilience for the City of Cape Town, joins the Urban Exchange to talk about his efforts to put resilience front and centre of all aspects of the city’s work.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

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.

Autonomous driving AI specialist raises $1.05bn investment

Connected and autonomous vehicles13 May 2024

Led by SoftBank, Wayve’s series C investment includes contributions from Nvidia and Microsoft to reimagine autonomous mobility through embodied AI.

Seoul aims to cut GHG emissions by half by 2033

Air quality13 May 2024

The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s greenhouse gas goal is in comparison with 2005 levels and will focus on better managing buildings and transportation.

Three ways to build a more environmentally conscious world

Editor's Blog13 May 2024

Innovative approaches used by cities and organisations to prioritise climate action and decarbonisation and create more sustainable urban environments.

Dhaka launches first-ever climate action plan

Climate action13 May 2024

Dhaka North and Dhaka South’s plans reflect a commitment by political leaders in both cities to address the crisis through science-based, locally led actions.

Edinburgh expands electric charging for car club members

Electric vehicles13 May 2024

The car club chargers and electric vehicles provide opportunities for residents to try out and use electric vehicles without needing to own their own vehicle.

EPA grants to upgrade stormwater and sewer infrastructure

Climate action10 May 2024

Under President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA offers grant assistance at no cost for communities to upgrade stormwater and sewer infrastructure.

Texas alliance aims to expand internet access across region

Inclusivity10 May 2024

NTXIA has re-launched the Internet for North Texas Coalition to prioritise broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Cultural space10 May 2024

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.

Melbourne transforms city from “grey to green”

Parks and green space10 May 2024

The Australian city’s draft budget puts forward proposals to further green the city, including nine new parks and open spaces and expansion of its tree canopy.

NOAA climate action plan highlights needs of the underserved

Climate action09 May 2024

Equitable Climate Services Action Plan expands the reach and accessibility of NOAA’s climate services, enabling the agency to meet the needs of all communities.

Mexico City wins Lee Kuan Yew World City international award

News09 May 2024

The prize is a biennial international award which has been jointly organised by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Centre for Liveable Cities.

Why we must follow through on DoE decarbonisation blueprint

Climate action09 May 2024

Mahesh Ramanujam of the Global Network for Zero urges the public and private sectors to work together to accelerate decarbonisation of the built environment.

First EV charge point powered up from UK telecoms cabinet

Electric vehicles09 May 2024

The charge point in Scotland is part of a pilot project which will focus next on West Yorkshire, with ambitions to scale up to 600 trial sites across the UK.

Smart building deployments to grow by 95 per cent by 2026

Internet of Things09 May 2024

Report from Juniper urges service providers to implement AI at the core of portfolios due to its ability to detect operative anomalies through data analytics.

Firms named to test new tech with NY regional transit agencies

News08 May 2024

Transit Tech Lab focused on customer experience, climate resilience and kerb management and those selected will deploy their tech in a proof-of-concept period.

New York launches data hub for Business Improvement Districts

Open data08 May 2024

The New York Places Data Hub aims to make it simple and easy for BIDs and small businesses to access critical data to better understand community needs.

Riga plays its part in bolstering cybersecurity across the EU

People and skills08 May 2024

Partners plan to prepare new project applications and seek co-funding to bolster capacity of students, faculty, and industry in developing cybersecurity skills.

The economic and environmental benefits of earth observation data

Climate action08 May 2024

Report by WEF and Deloitte highlights exponential growth in satellite tech and its applications across sectors, including disaster response and renewable energy.

Atlanta establishes Community Energy Trust Fund

Climate action07 May 2024

The fund will help tp advance clean energy projects and strategies identified within the Clean Energy Plan aimed at reducing energy burdens on households.

EHang completes UAE’s passenger-carrying demo flight

Air Travel07 May 2024

The EH216-F demonstrated its debut flights in the UAE, showcasing a range of UAM use scenarios of pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing
aircraft.

Amsterdam Airport takes steps to decarbonise ground ops

Air Travel07 May 2024

The airport is implementing a long-duration energy storage system to phase out polluting diesel ground power units that supply electrical power to aircraft.

Is congestion charging the solution to traffic in your city?Sponsored by ST Engineering

Road travel07 May 2024

Some of the world’s biggest and complex cities have adopted congestion charging and achieved staggering results. Here, SmartCitiesWorld asks the simple question – why couldn’t your city be next?

Aberdeen uses AI to improve chatbot’s accuracy and relevance

AI and Machine Learning07 May 2024

The use of AI is broadening the chatbot’s knowledge base and ability to converse with people as well as freeing up council staff to provide specialised help.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Matt Greener, Arriva UK

Climate action07 May 2024

Matt Greener of Arriva UK will share his insights on prioritising public transport and making the modal shift away from private cars as a top priority in climate action.

Vancouver spearheads use of digital credentials

Citizen engagement06 May 2024

The City is working with a number of partners with the aim of modernising services to make it easier for businesses, homeowners and permit applicants.

Cambridge introduces 30 e-buses to electric park and ride

Electric vehicles06 May 2024

Stagecoach East has been working with Optibus since 2022, using its electric vehicle management solution throughout the transition to electrification.

Peachtree Corners to deploy lidar solution to improve safety

AI and Machine Learning03 May 2024

Collaboration will see Seyond deploy and validate its lidar solutions in a real-world environment in an effort to create safer streets and smoother traffic flow.

Three cities leading the way to decarbonisation

Editor's Blog03 May 2024

From a solar tree to a mandate for electric-powered buildings, SmartCitiesWorld reports on three cities committed to accelerating the journey to net zero.

Athens deploys contactless payment on public transport

Mobility-as-a-Service03 May 2024

Athens Urban Transport Organisation has partnered to create a fare collection system that simplifies commuting and makes public transportation more accessible.

The interplay between consumer mobility trends, fleet parking and cities

Road travel03 May 2024

Rachel Allen of Mobility Places explains how the evolution of parking may be a sensitive indicator of future urban transformation, ultimately creating three types of cities.

Renowned global climate expert to open day two of Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Climate action03 May 2024

The two-day global climate action summit for cities and municipalities will convene city leaders and industry experts from around the world to accelerate local climate action.

Singapore LTA partners to modernise bus fleet and operations

Road travel03 May 2024

It is working with ST Engineering’s urban solutions to upgrade technology for fleet management, fare collection as well as power and communications systems.

University of York completes research institute solar farm

Solar power02 May 2024

It forms part of a £1.5m research project aimed at testing robots and other autonomous systems for the inspection and maintenance of solar arrays.

New York City embeds climate budgeting in decision-making

Climate action02 May 2024

The process will allow the City to understand the climate impact of the dollars it spends, and identify where more effort is needed to tackle climate change.

How UK scheme is fast-tracking green energy connections

Batteries and renewables02 May 2024

Twenty-five projects amounting to 836MW of generation are set to connect as soon as they can build under the Technical Limits process, led by UK Power Networks.

City of Raleigh deploys solar movable EV charging units

Electric vehicles01 May 2024

Solar-powered EV chargers can be placed in areas of the city that currently do not have EV charging infrastructure, reducing the need for electrical site work.

Austin boosts accessibility to clean energy with federal grant

Batteries and renewables01 May 2024

Austin Energy and Texas Solar for All Coalition have received a $249.7m grant to provide low-income homes access to affordable and resilient renewable energy.

Brussels Airport works with IES to develop digital twin

Digital twins01 May 2024

The project is part of the EU-funded Stargate initiative, which aims to develop concrete solutions to improve the sustainability of airports and aviation.

Masdar City reveals solar tree installation

Solar power01 May 2024

The tree is designed as an art piece to spark interest in sustainability but will also feed energy into the Abu Dhabi grid via 16 bi-facial solar panels.

Sacramento announces new plan to grow the city’s tree canopy

Parks and green space30 Apr 2024

The plan calls for increasing citywide tree canopy from 19- to 35 per cent by 2045, which requires planting and maintaining an additional 25,000 trees per year.

MTA reveals Climate Resilience Roadmap

Rail Travel30 Apr 2024

Roadmap is comprised of a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and climate resilience goals to address the magnitude of climate threats facing MTA infrastructure.

Dubai Mangroves initiative unveiled by Urb

Climate action30 Apr 2024

Initiative aims to integrate ecological preservation with urban development, enhancing Dubai’s coast by planting more than 100 million mangrove trees.

Pau and Le Mans partner with Keolis to develop mobility networks

Mobility-as-a-Service30 Apr 2024

The shared mobility group will continue to work with public transport operators in the French cities to restructure, optimise and green their transport fleets.

Transforming public transportation networks

Editor's Blog29 Apr 2024

How cities are leveraging innovative approaches to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and user experience in public transport to build more inclusive cities.

New municipal buildings in Charlotte to be powered by electricity

Municipal buildings29 Apr 2024

It follows the latest round of updates on Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy, which is a cornerstone of the US city’s Strategic Energy Action Plan.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the speaker: Yiu-Shing Pang, UK Power Networks

Climate action29 Apr 2024

Yiu-Shing Pang of UK Power Networks will share how the electricity distribution operator’s open data programme can help to accelerate the journey to net zero.

Transit service aims to improve access across Michigan

Mobility-as-a-Service29 Apr 2024

Public transit operator Wave has introduced a new dial-a-ride service to help connect rural communities across Michigan, powered by the Ride Pingo app.

Cairns works with Itron to modernise water distribution

Water29 Apr 2024

Itron’s solution will be deployed as part of the Australian city’s water security plan to use technology to identify leaks and improve customer experience.

Glasgow refreshes plans to reduce air pollution

Air quality29 Apr 2024

Priority actions include a review of air quality monitoring with a focus around schools, hospitals and care homes and expansion of the active travel network.

San Francisco builds on lead in water reuse technologies

Water26 Apr 2024

Two further greywater reuse systems are fully operational in residential buildings in the city, which will recycle three million gallons of water annually.

Abu Dhabi to establish electric air taxi ecosystem

Air Travel26 Apr 2024

Agreement covers the potential to develop a full air taxi ecosystem including training, infrastructure development and flight operations in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

Go Ahead digitally transforms bus inspection and maintenance

Road travel26 Apr 2024

The bus company is rolling out the Tranzaura app, which uses photo capture, dynamic reporting and real-time communication between drivers and engineers.

NEC X names next wave of tech disruptors for its accelerator

News25 Apr 2024

Programme seeks to fast-track entrepreneurs in the ideation and prototyping phase, preparing to scale their innovative technologies across global markets.

Dynamic Cities Coalition launches urban development dashboard

Open data25 Apr 2024

Based on the principles of the Bloomberg New Economy Dynamic Cities Framework, the dashboard aims to support city leaders take a more holistic approach.

Two-thirds of Britons demand digital public services

Citizen engagement25 Apr 2024

Research by Nortal also reveals that they expect their digital experiences to mirror the slick, seamless interactions they get from private sector services.

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