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Data-driven insights initiative aims to help cities recover from Covid-19

Data-driven insights initiative aims to help cities recover from Covid-19

01 Jun 2020
Mastercard is launching a set of tools and a series of research studies to help inform cities’ responses and decision-making as they recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Liverpool announces £450,000 project to help reimagine outdoor spaces

Liverpool announces £450,000 project to help reimagine outdoor spaces

27 May 2020
The fund will be used to help local independent businesses redesign outdoor spaces and turn them into seating areas to make up for the internal space they are losing as a result of social distancing.
Robot deliveries roll out in Milton Keynes’ centre

Robot deliveries roll out in Milton Keynes’ centre

16 Mar 2020
A new report also shows that 20 per cent of parcels globally could be delivered by drones, robots or AVs by 2030. Further, automated delivery technology could play a part in the coronavirus pandemic response.
Toyota to build prototype future city in Japan

Toyota to build prototype future city in Japan

07 Jan 2020
Woven City will be home to 2,000 residents and researchers who will test and develop smart city technologies.
NYC development to showcase 'nature's civil engineering' for waterfront resilience

NYC development to showcase 'nature's civil engineering' for waterfront resilience

12 Dec 2019
The initiative will use waterfront infrastructure such as berms, breakwaters, marshes and wetlands. There will also be a public beach.
Culdesac to build car-free neighbourhood in Arizona

Culdesac to build car-free neighbourhood in Arizona

05 Dec 2019
Culdesac says it is building spaces for “the post-car era”. The development in Tempe, Arizona is the first but more are in the pipeline.
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.
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.
Digital twins could form the "end game" for optimum smart city design

Digital twins could form the "end game" for optimum smart city design

11 Sep 2019
Research finds that urban digital twinning and city modelling technology is having a transformative effect on how cities are designed, monitored, and managed.
Rockefeller Foundation awards $3.7m to boost opportunity zones initiative

Rockefeller Foundation awards $3.7m to boost opportunity zones initiative

10 Sep 2019
Initiative aims to help cities build a pipeline of projects and small business investments that move beyond the early stages of planning and attract private investment in economically distressed areas.
Sydney's City Plan 2036 open for viewing

Sydney's City Plan 2036 open for viewing

10 Sep 2019
To enhance its reputation and global status, the Australian city wants to accommodate 200,000 new jobs and 56,000 new homes by the plan’s target year.
World's northernmost energy-positive building unveiled

World's northernmost energy-positive building unveiled

06 Sep 2019
Powerhouse Brattørkaia aims to set a new standard for the construction of buildings by producing more energy than it consumes over its lifespan
Smart City Expo Atlanta announces top speakers

Smart City Expo Atlanta announces top speakers

04 Sep 2019
The Expo aims to redefine what it means to be a smart city and will convene mayors, CEOs, CIOs and innovators to discuss issues and share knowledge.
London ranked top city for Generation Z

London ranked top city for Generation Z

04 Sep 2019
The UK capital stood out from other cities in areas such as social entrepreneurship, co-working spaces, education, artificial intelligence and concerts.
Eco-neighbourhood aims to reshape urban living

Eco-neighbourhood aims to reshape urban living

30 Aug 2019
The development in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris will re-establish nature in the city and seeks to provide inhabitants with a connected, environmentally responsible lifestyle.
What can theme parks teach us about smart cities?

What can theme parks teach us about smart cities?

29 Aug 2019
At first glance, theme parks and smart cities may seem very different but behind the scenes, there could be a lot to learn about visitor experience and design, says Bill Coan, ITEC Entertainment.
Can living walls make our cities smarter and more sustainable?

Can living walls make our cities smarter and more sustainable?

23 Aug 2019
Vertical Field is collaborating with academia to study the impact of smart living walls in urban settings in terms of the environment, human health and wellbeing.
Mind the gap: Southwark's innovative approach to expanding connectivity

Mind the gap: Southwark's innovative approach to expanding connectivity

23 Aug 2019
Ahead of her participation at Smart IoT Connect, Davina Fell, Digital Infrastructure Programme Manager, Southwark Council, talks to Sarah Wray about councils’ connectivity challenges – and opportunities.