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Greater consultation could boost citizen satisfaction, research suggests

Greater consultation could boost citizen satisfaction, research suggests

17 Feb 2020
A UK-wide survey also reveals that more than 80 per cent of citizens have never taken part in a public consultation regarding a local matter.
Momentum behind MaaS continues to build in Europe

Momentum behind MaaS continues to build in Europe

03 Oct 2019
Vulog has announced the latest update to its multi-modal, multi-city platform which has increased user engagement by a third, while Iomob and Karhoo are partnering for MaaS projects.
Smart technologies trigger virtuous circle of economic growth in cities

Smart technologies trigger virtuous circle of economic growth in cities

01 Oct 2019
By using these technologies to transform and interconnect their urban ecosystem, government leaders aim to deliver a myriad of benefits to their stakeholders.
Greenwich’s smart city benchmarking toolkit for adaptability and resilience

Greenwich’s smart city benchmarking toolkit for adaptability and resilience

01 Oct 2019
Allan Mayo, Smart City Strategist, DG Cities, outlines how DG Cities is using an evidence-based tool to ensure its smart city strategy has resilience and adaptability at the core. Other cities could replicate the methodology.
UMass signs deal for campus solar energy project

UMass signs deal for campus solar energy project

30 Sep 2019
University of Massachusetts will generate and store renewable energy to be used when electricity costs are highest so reducing the campus’s grid dependence and energy spending.
Lyft brings MaaS options to US and Canadian cities

Lyft brings MaaS options to US and Canadian cities

30 Sep 2019
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.
London mayor addresses mobile "not spots"

London mayor addresses mobile "not spots"

30 Sep 2019
A new standard agreement for commercial landlords and public property owners is designed to speed up the process which allows mobile providers access to rooftops and other sites to install kit.
Deerfield Beach launches city-wide energy efficiency project

Deerfield Beach launches city-wide energy efficiency project

27 Sep 2019
The Florida city will work with Siemens on a 17-year infrastructure improvement project which will also increase the use of alternative energy sources.
VIDEO: Ten cities prioritise shared challenges to speed solutions

VIDEO: Ten cities prioritise shared challenges to speed solutions

26 Sep 2019
The ten cities are collaborating through the Future State Co-Foundery.
Stirling on track to be CityFibre's first 'Gigabit City' by mid-2020

Stirling on track to be CityFibre's first 'Gigabit City' by mid-2020

25 Sep 2019
The CityFibre network in Stirling will serve as a backbone for the future deployment of 5G and a host of Internet of Things and smart city applications.
Cities first: How to end the shared mobility ‘tug of war’

Cities first: How to end the shared mobility ‘tug of war’

25 Sep 2019
Scott Shepard, Chief Commercial Officer, Free2Move, highlights lessons learned in Europe and North America about how to succeed with shared mobility so that cities can leverage the best from mobility innovations and investments.
A smart city is an interoperable city

A smart city is an interoperable city

24 Sep 2019
Gianni Minetti, CEO, Paradox Engineering, makes the case for why interoperability is crucial in smart cities.
The data gaps stopping cities tackling critical challenges

The data gaps stopping cities tackling critical challenges

23 Sep 2019
The Evidence Map is a free online interactive tool that tracks the availability and characteristics of publicly available, policy relevant-data in G20 countries.
Is pride key to making greener choices and saving the planet?

Is pride key to making greener choices and saving the planet?

20 Sep 2019
New research reckons that recalling previous green behaviour has a more positive impact on making future sustainable and environmentally friendly choices than feeling guilty.
Why city leaders must champion the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) to tackle the ticking global healthcare timebomb

Why city leaders must champion the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) to tackle the ticking global healthcare timebomb

20 Sep 2019
Cities play a growing role in improving the health of the general public.
Mayors back global climate strike as citizens flag crisis as number-one issue

Mayors back global climate strike as citizens flag crisis as number-one issue

20 Sep 2019
Mayors voice their support and public say climate crisis is the most important issue, ahead of migration, terrorism and the economy.
Inaugural report card on US smart city progress: “Disappointing”

Inaugural report card on US smart city progress: “Disappointing”

19 Sep 2019
Of 24 cities, Seattle received the highest rating overall and St. Louis the lowest.
Who’s going to clear the air on 5G?

Who’s going to clear the air on 5G?

16 Sep 2019
There’s no shortage of hope and hype about the benefits 5G is going to bring but something else is gaining traction too: dissent. Who is going to step up and provide a coherent response?