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OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

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Special Reports

Podcast: How cities can tackle their biggest challenges through partnershipSponsored by Venturous Group

Benson Tam of Venturous Group and Michael Kwok of Arup explain how innovative public and private partnerships are pushing the envelope for the future of cities.

How air quality and weather data help cities boost resilienceSponsored by Vaisala

Cities around the world are trying to improve air quality, which in turn can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Sue Weekes explains the vital role played by compact air quality sensors and how using them in tandem with weather stations and other smart city devices can maximise their value.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.

Podcast: Building resilient cities: trustworthy AI, digital twins, and urban innovation at YII 2025Sponsored by Bentley Systems

SmartCitiesWorld speaks with Bentley Systems leaders about unleashing AI and digital twins to drive innovation, resilience, and people-first progress in the world’s cities.

Opinions

Building smarter cities: scaling sustainability and efficiency with smart city platformsSponsored by ST Engineering

ST Engineering’s Richard Ng explains how integrated smart city platforms can support cities in becoming more sustainable and efficient at the scale that is right for them.

Lessons from Italy: Why smart city projects can bridge the urban development gap

Digital Leaders CEO Giuliano Liguori highlights Italy as an example and warning that pushing ahead with smart city plans should ensure access for the worst off, on an individual and municipal level, as top priority.

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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.

Glasgow raises £1m for solar energy projects

Solar power26 Jan 2026

Investors were able to pledge as little as £5 to the scheme which will be used by the sustainability team for solar energy projects on city council buildings.

UK city to transform phoneboxes into art installations

Cultural space23 Jan 2026

The new public realm installation in Preston will see Grade II listed red telephone boxes used to showcase curated digital artwork and community-led content.

Plan outlines how Sacramento could adapt to extreme weather

Climate action22 Jan 2026

SacAdapt is a joint effort between the City and SRTD to prepare roads, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, bus stops and light rail infrastructure for climate impacts.

Brownfield regeneration is crucial to solving Europe housing crisis

Planning and redevelopment22 Jan 2026

Europe must take advantage of brownfield development’s potential to address affordable housing needs and reduce carbon emissions, a new report reveals.

Greater Lynchburg Transit launches account-based ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service21 Jan 2026

The system gives riders access to the best possible fare for every journey, and delivers faster boarding, greater flexibility and more convenient ways to pay.

Vancouver approves zoning updates for Villages initiative

Planning and redevelopment20 Jan 2026

Villages form part of the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan and are centred on existing retail clusters that will transform into vibrant neighbourhoods.

Tallinn master plan focuses on human-centred environment

Planning and redevelopment16 Jan 2026

Estonian capital’s 2026 budget and master plan aims to create a high-quality living environment with everyday services conveniently accessible to residents.

Westminster City Council launches ‘retrofit-first’ policy

Climate action12 Jan 2026

It requires developers to explore all reasonable options for retrofitting and adapting buildings before seeking permission for demolition and redevelopment.

Dublin launches interactive guide to the city after 6pm

Cultural space09 Jan 2026

Dublin Nights Mapped is a curated list compiled by the city’s night-time economy advisor on Google Maps to support a diverse, inclusive and vibrant city.

Berlin boosts climate and environmental protection

Climate action08 Jan 2026

The German capital’s Senate has more than €570m available, which it will use on a raft of measures to build a climate-resilient and liveable city in the future.

Glasgow to trial people-first zone in city centre

Pedestrianisation06 Jan 2026

Work begins in February on a redesigned, fully accessible, step‑free junction where Queen Street meets Ingram Street with priority given to pedestrians.

SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2025

News31 Dec 2025

Which cities, trends and technologies made the smart cities headlines over the past 12 months? SmartCitiesWorld brings you its 10 top stories of 2025.

UK hospitals work with Vital Energi to decarbonise

Climate action22 Dec 2025

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is working with the sustainable energy infrastructure company to install air source heat pumps at two sites.

Digital tool cuts costs for councils developing energy plans

Climate action19 Dec 2025

The Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP+) planning tool makes it quicker and more cost-efficient for local authorities to develop their Local Area Energy Plans.

London trams depot in Croydon makes green transition

Solar power18 Dec 2025

Sustainable transformation of the depot has seen a major upgrade to its heating and power system, improving energy efficiency and saving money in the long-term.

UK government launches tool for better transport connections

Planning and redevelopment12 Dec 2025

The web-based tool displays how any location in England and Wales is connected to everyday services by walking, driving, cycling and public transport.

More Wellingtonians choosing to cycle following network expansion

Micromobility12 Dec 2025

Daily counts are up across most routes, with increases of 11-87 per cent on new routes, contributing to an 18 per cent citywide increase in cycling since 2020.

Innovation incubator announces scalable tech cohort

News11 Dec 2025

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator is a $55m energy tech programme and the cohort represents those from housing, utilities, infrastructure, and real estate.

How Canberra aims to build its future today

Economic Development04 Dec 2025

ACT’s Strategic Economic Development Framework is designed to ensure Canberra remains a place where people can live well, work flexibly, and stay connected.

Sunderland installs sensor-based plaza in city centre

Recreational space02 Dec 2025

Pixel Plaza features 12 LED totems that create an immersive experience and aim to reimagine culture and leisure spaces in the city through technology.

Madrid to deploy AI for smarter management of parks and green spaces from 2026

AI and Machine Learning28 Nov 2025

A three-year programme will modernise inspection planning, optimise maintenance workflows and enhance environmental monitoring across Madrid’s urban green infrastructure.

West Midlands launches major nature recovery strategy

Parks and green space27 Nov 2025

The Local Nature Recovery Strategy outlines 62 actions to restore habitats, improve rivers and canals, expand urban green space and strengthen resilience.

Which European cities are top for smart tourism?

News25 Nov 2025

Winners’ achievements demonstrate the EC’s vision for a smarter, greener and more inclusive tourism sector, setting a benchmark for other destinations.

Chicago nears tree-planting target with 90 per cent achieved

Parks and green space24 Nov 2025

Our Roots Chicago is a community-driven initiative to expand tree planting in the city, with a focus on underserved neighbourhoods with low tree canopy cover.

Detroit breaks ground on solar neighbourhoods

Solar power19 Nov 2025

Ten neighbourhoods vied for the opportunity to transform blighted vacant land into landscaped solar arrays with the first to be activated in mid-2026.

How cities are turning public art into a civic solution

Citizen engagement17 Nov 2025

Eight US cities are showcasing public art projects designed to bring their communities together as part of Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge.

Saudi Arabia to launch AI Innovation Centre

AI and Machine Learning13 Nov 2025

Joint venture between AI software company SenseTime and King Saud University will serve as a platform for AI use cases and research across multiple sectors.

Leading Cities launches five free data-driven pilots

Resilience12 Nov 2025

Municipalities and private entities worldwide are invited to apply for the pilots which are focused on helping communities prepare before crisis strikes.

Glasgow climate plan review reveals community benefits

Climate action12 Nov 2025

Actions across 11 areas include key priorities such as transport, green economy, heating, built environment, energy, waste, biodiversity and carbon removal.

Boston awards climate-ready housing grants

Climate action11 Nov 2025

Seven Boston affordable housing developments will receive funding to advance retrofits and electrification as part of Climate Ready Housing grant programme.

Cardiff installs rooftop solar on city-owned leisure centres

Climate action11 Nov 2025

The £1.65m Cardiff Council project, covering eight centres, is expected to reduce electricity-related carbon emissions at the sites by around 35 per cent.

Rome crowned Smart City of 2025 at Barcelona Expo

News06 Nov 2025

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.

Four cities to receive funding boost for new climate projects

Climate action06 Nov 2025

Projects will provide green transport, cut greenhouse gas emissions and introduce nature-based solutions to strengthen climate resilience in four major cities.

Dutch tech ecosystem launches international Digital Twin Appstore

Digital twins05 Nov 2025

Launched at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, the app store aims to make digital twin tools, services, and datasets easily accessible for cities.

UAE’s first integrated smart work resort launched in Sharjah

AI and Machine Learning05 Nov 2025

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.

How AI and biometrics are shaping next-generation mobility paymentsSponsored by ST Engineering

Opinions04 Nov 2025

Fuad Alsagoff, Senior Manager, Mobility Payment Systems, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how mobility payments are evolving with a new wave of technology – and how openness and inclusive services are driving adoption.

City of Sydney ushers in all-electric buildings future

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