Smart Cities News

New-generation smart benches and smart waste solutions launched

News30 Nov 2020

Include’s latest Steora City bench is powered by advanced artificial intelligence and creates revenue opportunities with an optional smart outdoor advertising system.

Tampere government's 2030 carbon neutral roadmap approved

News07 Sep 2020

The Finnish city’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent compared to 1990 and the remaining 20 per cent will be offset.

Chicago introduces further reforms to cut air pollution and boost growth

News28 Jul 2020

City authorities will use data – measured over time – to determine where and how it can ensure an appropriate balance of industrial economic growth, environmental quality, and good jobs.

City resilience officers form global coalition for recovery

News07 May 2020

The Global Resilient Cities Network’s initiative offers a platform to cities and other urban centres to engage in short- and long-term planning for a sustained, resilient recovery.

Cities create online hubs to connect citizens during coronavirus crisis

News31 Mar 2020

Austin in the US and Wyndham in Australia are combatting practical issues and mental strain arising from the Covid-19 outbreak with the help of online community hubs.

Chief resilience officers announce the Global Resilient Cities Network

News11 Feb 2020

It is comprised of member cities and experts from the former 100 Resilient Cities programme and supports a community of resilience practitioners in 98 cities and 40 countries.

Foundation pledges $1 million for ideas that help to use data for civic engagement

News14 Nov 2019

The Knight Foundation wants to spark civic dialogue and enable citizens to hold governments and other institutions accountable.

Facebook expands local alert tool within the US

News03 Sep 2019

The tool has been designed to help local authorities to communicate urgent, need-to-know information when it directly affects people in their communities.

Portland's smart city team launches equity consulting advisors project

News01 Aug 2019

Equity consulting advisors will participate as members of the smart cities steering committee and help to evaluate proposed projects and shape long-term partnerships.

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