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Kyoto: the Japanese start-up community powering the future of smart cities (Part 2)

Kyoto: the Japanese start-up community powering the future of smart cities (Part 2)

This webinar explores Keihanna Science City - one of the most successful start-up hubs, hosting more than 150 research facilities and incubating fledging companies

Special Reports

How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Lauren Sorkin, acting executive director of the Global Resilient Cities Network, on how cities can rebuild post Covid-19.
Blockchain: Hype, hope and growing up in public

Blockchain: Hype, hope and growing up in public

A recent Smart Cities World event looked at where things currently stand with blockchain for smarter cities and how we proceed from here.

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The three biggest challenges to building a commutable smart city

The three biggest challenges to building a commutable smart city

Radim Cmar, Sygic, examines how we capitalise on the benefits of smart transportation solutions while avoiding negative repercussions.
Elements of a Connected Smart City, by Russ Vanos, Itron

Elements of a Connected Smart City, by Russ Vanos, Itron

Today, 35 megacities exist, illustrating the growing presence and importance of cities in today’s urban world

Special Reports

Here at SmartCitiesWorld, we produce Special Reports on a weekly basis. If you would like to contribute to any special report or opinion pieces please contact our editor Luke Antoniou on lukea@smartcitiesworld.net
Cities look to climate-friendly greenbacks to fund smart projects 
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Cities look to climate-friendly greenbacks to fund smart projects 

Special Reports07 May 2021
With technology set to play a key part in the global recovery from the pandemic, we explore evolving funding methods that are helping cash-strapped cities get smart.

Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Smart Cities Reports
Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

Latest Trend Report

Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Trend Series
We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

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OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

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This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast
The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast
The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.
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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.
How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery
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How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

Special Reports21 May 2020
SmartCitiesWorld talks to Lauren Sorkin, acting executive director of the Global Resilient Cities Network, on how cities can rebuild post Covid-19.
Outdoor offices, millions of plants and super canals: First look at plans for Smart Forest City Cancun
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Outdoor offices, millions of plants and super canals: First look at plans for Smart Forest City Cancun

Special Reports17 Jan 2020
The development in Mexico is Stefano Boeri’s most ambitious forest city yet, covering a 557-hectare site. Largely food self-sufficient and powered by solar panels, it aims to be a "pioneer" for smart cities.
“Small things add up”: The Japanese town leading the zero-waste charge
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“Small things add up”: The Japanese town leading the zero-waste charge

Special Reports09 Jan 2020
Kamikatsu had a goal of zero waste by 2020. It didn’t quite get there but striving for the ambitious target has delivered pioneering results.
Smart city trend tracker: The top stories on SmartCitiesWorld in 2019
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Smart city trend tracker: The top stories on SmartCitiesWorld in 2019

Special Reports20 Dec 2019
We round up our main takeaways from smart city developments in 2019. We’d love to hear yours.
Smart urban food systems: What will the future taste like?
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Smart urban food systems: What will the future taste like?

Special Reports15 Nov 2019
Cities could lead the charge in the sustainable food revolution.
Smart cities must be accessible by design
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Smart cities must be accessible by design

Special Reports01 Nov 2019
While technology can help improve life in cities for people with disabilities, there’s a risk that without adequate oversight and appropriate input, it could widen inequality. Three city leaders share their ideas!
Inaugural report card on US smart city progress: “Disappointing”
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Inaugural report card on US smart city progress: “Disappointing”

Special Reports19 Sep 2019
Of 24 cities, Seattle received the highest rating overall and St. Louis the lowest.
Podcast: Take off your tech goggles, with Ben Green, author of The Smart Enough City
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Podcast: Take off your tech goggles, with Ben Green, author of The Smart Enough City

Special Reports16 Aug 2019
Green offers insights into why technology is not an end in itself and how cities can be “smart enough,” using technology to promote democracy and equity.
Costing the Earth: Funding city climate initiatives with green banks
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Costing the Earth: Funding city climate initiatives with green banks

Special Reports02 Aug 2019
Green banks are on the rise as cities look for ways to fund essential work to prevent climate change and its effects.
Future energy systems: Decentralisation and virtual power plants
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Future energy systems: Decentralisation and virtual power plants

Special Reports26 Jul 2019
Technological innovation and new trends could produce a much more flexible, resilient and efficient energy grid. Will regulators be bold enough to unleash the true power of these new systems?
More cities declare climate emergencies: Will it spur real change?
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More cities declare climate emergencies: Will it spur real change?

Special Reports15 Jul 2019
Experts praise cities for highlighting the scale of the climate crisis but urge them to follow up with concrete actions.
Smart cities get their houses in order
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Smart cities get their houses in order

Special Reports22 Jan 2019
Smart city conversations don’t typically encompass housing. That could be changing, writes Sarah Wray.

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What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

UK train station harvests kinetic energy from commuters’ footsteps

The project at Leighton Buzzard station aims to show how untapped footfall energy at transport hubs represents a real opportunity to provide sustainable energy sources.

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

Two-thirds of Britons demand digital public services

Research by Nortal also reveals that they expect their digital experiences to mirror the slick, seamless interactions they get from private sector services.

SmartCitiesWorld to host second Cities Climate Action Summit

The in-person (London) and online event takes place 26-27 June and will convene city leaders, climate experts and organisations from around the world.

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