The SmartCitiesWorld Summit, which takes place 26-27 June, will act as a call to action for cities to make the transformation of the built environment a central part of their climate action strategies.
John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.
The foundational dataset is designed to help rural and urban developers in England to support the target of providing a 10 per cent Biodiversity Net Gain.
$5.8m will support residential projects including solar, HVAC upgrades, EV chargers and efficiency improvements with a priority on low-to-moderate income households.
The annual global awards programme recognises digital innovation in how infrastructure is designed, built, and operated using Bentley Systems software.
The energy efficiency upgrades are projected to reduce the Louisiana Fort Polk family housing portfolio’s annual electrical consumption by 30 per cent.
Ambassadori Island Batumi in the Black Sea region is working with Arup to implement a smart city framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure.
Vision for Royal Victoria Dock West would see a 12-hectare stretch of water within London’s Royal Docks become the capital’s first large-scale floating park.
Projects include repairing infrastructure to unlock housing, building early warning systems to mitigate weather emergencies, and turning waste into school meals.
City-led decarbonisation initiative takes an equity-focused approach, providing both electrification and health and safety upgrades to low-income homeowners.
PowerCorps connects residents with hands-on jobs training and expands career pathways, strengthening neighbourhoods and building a climate-ready workforce.
Austin’s Novel community development will be home to 40 new solar-powered streetlights to provide residents with enhanced safety and power reliability.
As cities compete in an increasingly mobile talent economy, Professor José Antonio Ondiviela, director, Citizen-Centric Intelligent Cities Research Institute, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, explains why urban success factors must now consider how magnetism, liveability and affordability shape where people choose to live and work.
Europe must take advantage of brownfield development’s potential to address affordable housing needs and reduce carbon emissions, a new report reveals.
Villages form part of the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan and are centred on existing retail clusters that will transform into vibrant neighbourhoods.
One of five projects to be approved under the initiative, the building will improve the public realm with landscaping, street trees and pedestrian connections.
Estonian capital’s 2026 budget and master plan aims to create a high-quality living environment with everyday services conveniently accessible to residents.
It requires developers to explore all reasonable options for retrofitting and adapting buildings before seeking permission for demolition and redevelopment.
Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator is a $55m energy tech programme and the cohort represents those from housing, utilities, infrastructure, and real estate.
Greenshank Environmental’s platform enables developers to browse credits, view pricing and unit types, and purchase verified BNG and nutrient credits online.
Seven Boston affordable housing developments will receive funding to advance retrofits and electrification as part of Climate Ready Housing grant programme.
Judges at the World Smart City Awards gala said Rome’s visionary strategy is leveraging data, 5G and digital twins to enhance urban governance, improve public services and build resilience.
The AI-designed smart work resort District 11 project aims to set a new benchmark for urban innovation and economic vitality in Sharjah and the wider UAE.
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.
Boston Energy Saver programme is a resource to connect Boston residents with discounts and building upgrades that work best for their home or small business.
The Global Observance of World Cities Day on 31 October will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, while Shanghai will host the 2025 SDG Cities Global Conference.
The Ellinikon, which is being developed on former site of Athens’ international airport, is expected to contribute approximately 2.5 per cent of Greece’s GDP.
The block’s heating is based on a hybrid model that switches between geothermal and district heating according to which option has the lower carbon footprint.
Fourteenth edition of the event will bring together more than 600 global experts to share strategies, tech and projects that are driving urban transformation.
First-of-its-kind collaboration connects Atlanta Housing (AH) residents to discounted mobility options and new job pathways in Bird’s Atlanta operations.
The new Passivhaus development is part of a wider push to cut carbon, lower living costs, and create climate resilient communities by the City of York Council.
Thrive Collaborative and Sonnen are launching Veridian at the County Farm, 170 homes designed to operate as a resilient, self-balancing energy ecosystem.
Riga Energy Agency is providing consultations to apartment building owners and managers regarding options for renovating and increasing energy efficiency.
Open Now provides interactive, up-to-date information on the availability and locations of resources including daytime cooling centres and hygiene amenities.
The company enables property developers and housing companies to offer profitable mobility solutions that comply with legal requirements and planning guidelines.
Department of Environment’s energy benchmarking report shows both progress and areas of opportunity for making large Chicago buildings more energy efficient.
Project in the Mustamäe district of the Estonian capital focuses on neighbourhood involvement and aligns with the principles of the New Bauhaus in Europe.
Capital planning solution aimed at data centre development is purpose-built to support high-impact, upstream decision-making that drives long-term investment.
It is one of 19 local authorities joining Bloomberg Philanthropies’ i-team initiative, which provides support and expertise to tackle pressing local challenges.
The initiative aims to address Cleveland’s housing needs through modern building technologies that can reduce construction time, improve quality and lower costs.
New open API and self-service tools in Bentley Systems’ Blyncsy Roadway Intelligence offering aims to accelerate the development of innovative applications.
According to the partners, the collaboration will reduce integration efforts by up to 80 per cent, resulting in optimised building operations and sustainability.
It follows the city’s exploration of the benefits and challenges of building all-electric buildings to create healthier homes and ease cost-of-living pressures.
World Green Building Council is calling on policymakers to strengthen building plans and policies using its new tool, NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Buildings.
Highlights of the Phoenix Building Construction Code include electric vehicle readiness, water conservation improvements and alternative building materials.
Paseo Park reimagines streets for people, tackling climate change and pilots solutions to ease the conflict between pedestrians, mopeds and micromobility.
Extract, which has been developed with support from Google, digitises planning documents and aims to bring the outdated planning system into the 21st century.
The pioneering project is led by social and affordable housing developer Edaroth as part of its involvement in the UN Habitat Climate Smart Cities challenge.
It aims to be a global benchmark for sustainable living and a method of fast-tracking decarbonisation while guaranteeing zero energy bills for residents.
City council and Santander team to survey 500 Milton Keynes residents to identify barriers they’re facing to improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
Report outlines a 12-step action plan to move the market towards delivering net-zero buildings at the scale and pace required to meet global climate targets.
Boston’s mayor Michelle Wu announces partnership with local utility companies to enable small property owners and tenants to access benefits of clean energy.
City of Brockton is continuing its partnership with energy solutions provider Ameresco to preserve and modernise some of the City’s most treasured buildings.
Cat Moncrieff, policy manager, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, explains how housing planners can tackle the UK’s growing water crisis.
The home in Romford Market features the latest advancements in eco-friendly construction and efficient living spaces, aimed at helping address housing needs.
The dashboard was created to be dynamic and evolving to reflect changes in operations and priorities over time across the city, as well as community input.
Octopus Energy is beginning trials in Suffolk, with the council offering £15k interest-free loan for residents to kit out homes with solar panels and battery.
Jeanine Jerkovic of the City of Surprise explains how the Greater Phoenix region city is deploying smart technologies to mitigate the unique challenges of rapid urban expansion.
The initiative aims to match small- and medium-sized businesses and community groups in the UK city with funders who can support their low-carbon projects.
