Discover the key characteristics of Smart City 6.0, including sustainability, innovation, and data-driven decision-making. Learn how these concepts can transform cities and create a more livable and resilient future for urban communities.
Tag Archives: cities
Unmanned transportation
May 9, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
unmanned transportation has become an increasingly popular concept, with companies investing heavily in research and development to make it a reality
Top 10 technology trends of 2023
April 27, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
China’s Baidu has highlighted the top 10 technology trends of 2023. Baidu Research, the research arm of the Chinese tech giant, …
Creating Cities for People: Practical Tips for Increasing Comfort and Livability
Overall, the future of waste management in cities will be shaped by a range of factors, including circular economy principles
Tokyo, Singapore, Osaka are in the top 3 of the world’s 2021 security rankings. And the credit for this goes not only to facial recognition …
Technology, including sensors, AI, and smart city initiatives, will play a critical role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services.
Beekeeping in Urban Environments – Tips and Tricks
March 14, 2023
CLIMATE
Buzzing Success: Beekeeping in Urban Environments – Tips and Tricks. Learn about the benefits of urban beekeeping, common challenges andmost famous beekeeping supplies company companies
6 Types of Urban Transportation for Smart Cities
February 28, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
What transportation will help make cities more environmentally friendly and comfortable for residents? The best option would be to use …
Brussels cuts truck emissions in 2030, Czechs protest
February 16, 2023
GOVERNMENT
A week ago, 27 European Union leaders at a two-day summit agreed to cut emissions by 55 percent by 2030 compared to …
What is a biophilic city?
February 15, 2023
CITIES
What is a “biophilic city”? The author of the “biophilic city” concept is American urbanist Tim Beatley. In 2010, he published a book titled “Biophilic Cities: …
Sustainable Energy Solutions 2023
February 14, 2023
ENERGY
The 8 areas of sustainable development provide access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all to
How Smart homes will be integrated into Smart Cities?
February 14, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
“How Smart Homes and Smart Cities Will Change Lives … It will be possible to control them with a device that will fit in …
Expansion of devices and networks for the Internet of Things (IoT)
February 10, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
IoT devices are a combination of information technology (IT) and operating … The Internet of Things consists of loosely coupled disparate networks, …
Moving wireless network extend the static infrastructure
February 9, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
Creating moving radio access networks is one of the key trends in the development of wireless communication. Wireless points are installed on …
What the city of the future will be like: 7 key trends
February 8, 2023
SMART CITIES
The acceleration of life. A distinctive feature of the cities of the present (true of the settlements of the future as well) is speed and the innate desire of all living things for its …
6 facts about the future of city life?
February 8, 2023
CITIES
The authors explain the forces behind urban change and offer a new perspective on the possibilities of tomorrow’s cities.
Are autonomous and self-governing cities successful?
February 6, 2023
CITIES
City-states. Nobel’s recipe for fighting poverty…
The smaller the country, the easier it is to evolve. It is quite good if the country is a city
6 future technologies that will change Kansas
February 1, 2023
CITIES
Kansas is also a state that is exploring and implementing innovative technology and smart city initiatives.
Some examples of interesting innovations and technology that have been implemented in Kansas include:
Vertical farming promises a future is it true?
January 31, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
Vertical farms are a unique invention that has been a breakthrough in farming. On vertical farms, crops are grown in closed…
Smart City Kansas
January 25, 2023
SMART CITIES
These are just a few examples, but there are many other innovative technologies and initiatives being implemented in Kansas as well.
Discover the latest technology and initiatives driving the development of Tokyo as a smart city, from transportation to energy efficiency and more.
It is difficult to say what the “best” government system of the future will be, as it will likely depend on the specific context and…
Factors of production for 2023 prognose
December 8, 2022
BUSINESS
Producing things, we need some tangible and intangible materials. Primary and secondary production factors of global innovation industries.
These solutions will reduce CO2 emissions in the six participating cities and regions
How parks in Barcelona produce electricity
November 30, 2022
ENERGY
he city allocated 30,000 euros for the installation of the environmentally friendly sidewalk, while the remaining costs were borne by the manufacturer, Platio Solar
First hydrogen DD buses in London
November 29, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
The London government is commissioning England’s first hydrogen fuel cell double-decker buses
in recent years, thanks to unprecedented growth and decision-makers working together. Finland’s capital is well on its way to becoming the best functioning city in the world.
goals of the Smart Prague Concept until 2030, which was created in connection with the existing priorities of the city given by the Strategic Plan
5G Commercial Infrastructure
November 15, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
South Korea has officially launched its commercial 5G network infrastructure. The first 5G subscriber was Lota, a robot equipped with AI.
Mobility Urban Values (MUV)
November 10, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
For some kind of reward, users are invited to swap private transportation for public transportation, walking or cycling.
Unmanned digital kiosks
November 7, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
A network of multifunctional street postal terminals Goal Improvement of the process of goods delivery and receipt Project Helsinki The Finnish government and the Finnish technology company Agora Networks plan to install a network of 200 smart postal terminals (digital kiosks) in all cities by the end of 2019. The postal terminals will not only […]
The Climate Mayors Initiative
October 19, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
The Climate Mayors initiative Goal Mitigating the impact of cities on climate changes Project “Climate change is not a problem that a city can solve alone, but Boston’s leadership could have far-reaching consequences,” said Mayor Walsh. The Mayor of Boston requested project proposals from qualified renewable energy developers with projects across the U.S. that could […]
Cities Skylines – best urban simulator
October 4, 2022
ART & GAMES
In many games, you are often asked to win. Usually by military means. In urban planning simulations, it’s different. Enjoy Cities Skylines.
Sid Meier’s Civilization 5
October 3, 2022
ART & GAMES
History of the Sid Meier’s Civilization series (1991-2016) 1. Civilization – 1991 2. Sid Meier’s Colonization – 1994 3. Civilization II – 1996 4. Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri – 1999 5. Civilization III – 2001 6. Civilization IV – 2005 7. CivCity: Rome – 2006 8. Civilization Revolution – 2008 9. Civilization V – 2010 […]
Smart cities visualised in expression by a full abstraction
September 30, 2022
ART & GAMES
Images generated by Mid journey Artificial Intelligence using keywords related to a “smart city poster in a total abstraction”.
Vision of green cities, efficient system and stress-less life
September 30, 2022
ART & GAMES
Images generated by Mid journey AI directed by keywords “The vision of Smart Cities is to make cities’ environment green…
Vision of Smart Cities is to make cities environment
September 28, 2022
ART & GAMES
Images generated by Mid journey Artificial Intelligence powered using keywords “The vision of Smart Cities is to make cities’ environment green, city system effective, which makes city life stress-less.
System for unmanned public transportation
September 19, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
FABULOS (Future Automated Bus Urban Level Operation System) – Development of an AI system capable of controlling of public transport
Online platform for Smart projects
August 19, 2022
SMART CITIES
Circle lab – Online platform for joint implementation of Smart projects Goals To promote the circular economy model and the creation of new projects in this field Project An online platform for cities, businesses, and citizens to explore and implementation of circular economy models and strategies to solve global and local challenges. The platform develops […]
Intelligent learning environment of the future
August 19, 2022
EDUCATION
6Aika Smart Learning Environments of the Future aims to increase business opportunities for companies developing services, products, and technologies related to learning and smart physical and virtual learning environments. Another key objective is to promote the development of user-centered learning environments in the Six Cities. It also aims to develop effective and understandable models of […]
Sound Sensor Network
August 16, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Sensor Team has developed a new automated platform and sound sensor to measure noise.
Implementation of smart projects
August 15, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Possibility to participate in the development of projects
UgoWork
July 1, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Produces lithium-ion batteries and energy management allowing CO2 emission and energy consumption reduction. Improving labor productivity.
Paradox Engineering
June 15, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Paradox Engineering is a technology company that designs and markets Internet of Things solutions for open cities and other smart environments.
Compact City
June 10, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Compact city – An urban planning and urban design concept, which promotes relatively high residential density with mixed land uses.
The World’s First Eco-City of the Future – Masdar City Our polluted ecosystem can no longer cope with all of its natural mechanisms on its own, and this is the fault of human actions. Or the influence we unknowingly have on it. This article presents one way to properly influence the planet’s ecosystem. An example […]
InformAR
June 1, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
InformAR’s solution for 360-degree location scans helps cities to optimize their traffic load and generally forces less traffic in the city.
Garden city
May 26, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Garden city – Intended to be a planned, self-contained community surrounded by “greenbelts”, containing proportionate areas of residences, industry, and agriculture. Garden city movement One of the movements that emerged in response to the terrible urban growth in Victorian Britain. The goals of the movement are articulated in Ebenezer Howard’s book To-morrow: A Peaceful Path […]
Intellias
May 25, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Whilst almost two decades in IT, Roman has driven an extensive track of business and technology transformation projects for the US and Middle East clients. With strong technical background and product management skillset, Roman leads IT consulting, advisory practices, and large-scale projects for emerging and enterprise markets by delivering high-value services. Romans hands-on experience in […]
First and last mile
May 16, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
First and last-mile – gaps in public transit require individuals to use other forms of transportation such as driving their car or riding their bike. What is micromobility? The term is used to describe short-distance travel solutions, usually the first or last kilometer of a trip. According to a study by the McKinsey Center for […]
Blue Label Labs
May 2, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Smart cities have the potential to radically change the world, or at least that’s what the pamphlets say.
Viima
May 2, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Viima democratizes innovation that helps companies to develop, evaluate, and prioritize ideas better and faster.
Urbanization
April 30, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Urbanization refers to the population shift from rural to urban areas, the gradual increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas, and the ways in which each society adapts to the change. Is the growth of cities due to the movement of people from rural areas in search of better jobs and better […]
Smart City Enterprise
April 27, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
The story of Smart City Enterprise from the beginning till nowadays. CEO talks about growth and failures.
Sadhguru’s 30.000 km Save Soil Movement
April 19, 2022
CLIMATE
Save Soil is a global movement launched by Sadhguru to address the soil crisis by bringing together people from around the world.
Data collection methods
April 12, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Information collection methods Despite the huge variety of research methods and techniques, the general scheme of activities implemented in the framework of market research, simple and clear enough. The main sources of obtaining marketing information are: Interviews and surveys; Registration (observation); Experiment; Panel; Expert evaluation. Interviews (surveys) – finding out people’s position or getting a […]
Greenscape
April 5, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Greenscape – an area of vegetation in an urban area set aside for aesthetic or recreational purposes. “The function of green spaces in cities is different: they cleanse the air of chemical pollution, have a positive effect on the urban climate, and reduce noise pollution. Another great advantage of urban green spaces is that they […]
low carbon city
April 3, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
A low-carbon city reduces its carbon footprint by focusing on renewable energy and mitigation measures. The “green” aspects of comprehensive stimulus programs Like all government plans for social and economic revitalization at all levels, comprehensive incentive programs are designed to help decarbonize cities. Urban investments can promote compact, integrated, multipurpose cities that reduce the distance […]
Bike share
March 22, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Bike share innovative transportation programs that are ideal for short-distance trips provided users the ability to pick up a bike at a self-serve station and return it at a different self-serve station will thin the system’s service area. In 2019, the GovTech market was worth $400 billion, and half of it was in the U.S. […]
City-as-a-Service
March 15, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
In the City as a Service (CaaS) model, city public services are expected to become more integrated, efficient, and user-centric.
Zero carbon city
March 7, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
A zero-carbon city runs entirely on renewable energy; it has no carbon footprint and will in this respect not cause harm to the planet. A zero-carbon city runs entirely on renewable energy; it has no carbon footprint and in this respect does not harm the planet. Most of the world’s cities produce energy by burning […]
Bable Smart Cities
December 30, 2021
SMART CITIES
Bable provides a smart and connected platform that gives cities and companies unique information for facilitating change.
BeiT digital platform for buildings and apartments
December 30, 2021
UNCATEGORIZED
Startup BeiT is an innovator in building management, fundamentally digitizing it and thus transferring it to the 21st century.
Lifestyle dominance made by factory of the world
December 17, 2021
BUSINESS
Subsequent economic growth has enriched an ever-expanding middle class, and the country’s retail industry has quickly adapted to…
Kochi is a major city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea and is part of the district of Ernakulam of the southern state of Kerala.
Saudi Arabia plans to build a giant floating city
December 6, 2021
SMART CITIES
Saudi Arabia wants to give Dubai a run for its money. In fact, the country has plans to build a futuristic floating city called Oxagon
2017, Hamburg, Germany
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Economically and culturally, Hamburg is one of Europe’s most liveable and economically strongest cities. Therefore, Hamburg is undertaking..
2014, Delhi, India
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Indian cabinet green-lit a £10 billion scheme that will be divided equally between building 100 smart cities and rejuvenating another…
2009, Seoul Upgrade, South Korea
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Beyond its dominant status as the best global e-government globally for seven consecutive years, Seoul is now leaping forward as a leading
2008, New Songdo, South Korea
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Songdo is considered an extension of Incheon, a large international transportation hub that allows the city to be easily accessible
2008, Masdar, Abu Dhabi
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Many global cities are fast developing into resource-starved ecosystems, inefficient, unmanageable, and unsustainable…
2005, Dongtan, China
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
With the rapid urbanization in China, the country faces significant challenges in sustainable urban development and actively explores…
2004, Taipei, Tchaj-wan
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
To pursue the long-term goal of becoming one of the most leading smart cities globally, a smart city wheel and its 62 indicators are used…
1998, Global Knowledge-based cities projects
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
The smart and sustainable cities concept has become a globally hot topic during the last few decades, particularly following the catastrophic
1997, AOL global digitalization projects
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Digital cities are being developed all over the world. Digital cities integrate urban information (both achievable and real-time ) and…
1997, Amsterdam, Netherlands
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Urban public spaces are needed to sustain the productivity of cities, their social cohesion and inclusion, their civic identity, and…
1997, Seoul, South Korea
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
More than anything else, the voluntary participation of Seoul citizens and the combination of new attempts and creative challenges utilizing..
1995, Helsinki, Finland
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
It’s preferable to see Smart Cities in this approach, with the use of technologies facilitating the interaction between different utilities..
Blue Gate Antwerp, Belgium
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe and the 5th largest worldwide. It, therefore, plays an important economic role not just in..
1989, Geneva, Switzerland
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
The Smart City concept is still evolving, and there is not yet a commonly accepted worldwide definition. Still, it is pretty clear that..
Absurdystan mission: Thoughts from infra-red to ultra-violet
December 4, 2021
WELLBEING
The crisis of consciousness. Our impossibility to feel our core nature and see this nature in every one of us and in all things around us.
Green roof
December 3, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
A green roof is a flat roof that may be systematically planted with, for example, varieties of sedum, moss, or grass,..
About core nature, environment and education
November 20, 2021
WELLBEING
When I talk about the core nature in us – I speak about consciousness. When I talk about the transformation of the environment – I speak…
Importance of digitalisation of a city services
November 18, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
The utilisation of digital technologies in regulation, administration, planning, financing and operations at smart cities…
Uniqueness and future perspective of smart schools
November 18, 2021
EDUCATION
There are over 5 billion sensors and devices already connected to the Internet globally and this number is projected…
Smart lights networks differ drastically, however, in general, the lights either function individually or together if connected.
How should waste management work in smart and ecologic cities
November 18, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Smart waste management has taken the path of innovative technologies through expert IT companies as the answer and solution…
Smart public service elements by government’s CIOs approach
November 18, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Intelligent process automation, advanced analytics, and other developing technologies are changing the way governments and agencies…
Why is necessary to keep cities green and sustainable
November 18, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass, are the pillars of renewable energy that have a positive impact on the health…
Brief explanation of green economics sectors
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
Fortunately the situation is constantly changing for the better, green technological solutions are becoming cheaper…
Meaning of Green economy
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
The “green economy” is a global trend and a development model for those countries that want to remain competitive and become leaders in the new century.
Transformation of knowledge via Smart Cities
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
The idea of inclusiveness, transformation, and sustainability are reference points in smart cities’ development to changing the economy.
The Knowledge Base
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Synergy and singularity symbiosis provides the greatest possible unlocking of humanity’s shared spiritual and digital knowledge potential.
Sustainable Smart Cities
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Cities development and innovation increase the level of comfort of people living in these cities and comfort increase people consciousness.
Consumption of Energy
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Rapidly developing urban infrastructure projects with high-consumption energy opens the next colossal problem: energy insufficiency.
Vibrations
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Our vibration is the energy we broadcast to the outside world or attract to ourselves. All things come from the field existing through us.
How should look the future road Infrastructure
November 17, 2021
TRANSPORTATION
The smart road concept involves the combination of information technology (IT), a monitoring system for the causes of road accidents,..
Vision of consciousness based Smart City strategy
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
After 12 years in Smart Cities, I think very differently about them. Leaving technologies behind and moving into People!
CITYKEYS
November 15, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Solution allows cities to move towards a sustainable transformation while spending less public resources and improving services for citizens.
Customer expectations of public service robots
November 15, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Service robots will assist and also add value to customer services such as reception, instruction, and delivery in hotels, hospitals…
Primary trends of future cities development
November 15, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
Constant innovation and technological advancement that is being introduced in the cities will be a reality in the future thus enabling…
Alibaba found how to integrate online-offline retail
November 14, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
For those working in retail, one of the biggest puzzles of these times is how to integrate e-commerce (online) with physical stores (offline)
Smart City terminus
November 13, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Today, almost half of the world’s population lives in cities and the number of urban residents is constantly increasing.
Idea of the Smart City
November 13, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
The concept of a “smart city” looks like something very far from reality. But, in fact, it is not so, and this future is already here.
Technologies of city security and impact on citizens
November 13, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
The 21st century time is absolutely the best time to live. Technology has shaped everything and life have become..
Future of high-quality living is in Smart Cities
November 13, 2021
PROPERTIES
The concept of the Smart city is based on the development of urban areas integrated with infrastructure and IoT…
Vision of an open smart city interoperability
November 13, 2021
SMART CITIES
The application of ICT in a city environment can bring about a significant increase in productivity and well-being.
The modernized systems are also used to transport goods from one point in the city to another point. Smart city transport…
Smart City development road
November 13, 2021
SMART CITIES
First, the implementation of this concept unambiguously improves the quality of life of the population of the region, or…
Smart route, or single person transport system in smart cities
November 13, 2021
TRANSPORTATION
Finding routes to navigate from one part to another in the city, is an activity that most citizens intuitively undertake…
Biophilic city
November 8, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
A city that contains abundant nature; care about, seek to protect, restore and grow this nature, and that strive to foster deep connections…
One of the most amazing cities. Built on traditions mixed with super high-end technologies.
The Smart City roadmap of London connects data & community to be the smartest city on the World.
Berlin smart city strategy aims to use technology and innovation and connected city. Smart City Berlin is also…
Smart City Boston is a leader in the global Vision Zero initiative to end serious traffic crashes.
“Smart” networking people and organizations make social, ecological, and economic value.
The Smart City vision of Dubai is to make Dubai the happiest city on Earth over the last 40 years.
Shenzhen 深 圳
November 8, 2021
CITIES
Shenzhen smart city strategy, including its implementation, examples of smart city projects, and interesting facts and statistics.
Jaipur is believed to be the first planned city of India, and also that the king took a lot of interest in designing this city of victory.
Washington
November 8, 2021
CITIES
Washington DC smart city (smart city strategy) is focused on leveraging technology to improve the lives of its residents, enhance sustainability, and foster economic growth. The strategy includes
The strategic planning sectors have for the most part been determined by the Montreal Urban Planning and Development Plan. In addition to the city…
The City of Kigali is open and supports working with all spheres of our population. We value the contribution and role of the private sector in development.
Pune Smart City has come up with five strategic requirements to fix core urban infrastructure and make it “future-proof.”
Jakarta Smart City optimizes the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to control resource effectiveness.
The Smart City vision of Barcelona is in quality of education, energy, health, and well-being.
Amsterdam Smart City realized through a partnership among businesses, authorities, research institutions, and the people.
Smart technology creates opportunities. Overall development integration with smart solutions helps to aide the development of smart cities…
Agritecture
October 24, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Agritecture is the art, science, and practice of incorporating agriculture into the built environment. The principles of the new typology…
TATA Smart City
October 21, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Internet of Things (IoT), opening doors to a connected world. Tata Communications is at the forefront of IoT development in India…
Unitary
October 10, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Unitarianism is an integral state formation, the administrative-territorial units of which have no signs of sovereignty.
Plutocracy
October 9, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Plutocracy is a state system in which power is concentrated in the hands of the few but the richest. The term originated in ancient Greece,…
Feudalism
October 8, 2021
GOVERNMENT
The concept of “feudalism” developed in historical science only in the 19th century, but there is still a discrepancy between this…
Smart Cities Connect
October 2, 2021
SMART CITIES
Smart Cities Connect is where the smart cities community meets. We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community…
Future City
September 29, 2021
SMART CITIES
Details on whether some elements of the competition will be taking place in person this season will be announced later in the year.
Telematics
September 26, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
One connected technology solution that plays a significant role in the development of smart cities is vehicle telematics.
Singapore’s ambitious Smart Nation initiative harness technology to improve livelihoods for all.
Applications of the Internet of Things in the Smart City
August 21, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Trends in Smart City Development report cites no fewer than 17 systems, some of which are already common in some cities and the others.
City 3.0
August 20, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
City 3.0: Building Compelling Smart City Business Cases, Smart People, Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Government, Smart Living…
City 2.0
August 20, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
The City 2.0 reimagines the future. The abundance of Energy, Aesthetic look, Parks, Places to Socialize, Urban Gardening, Experience of Life.
Chinese Smart Cities US government report
August 17, 2021
GOVERNMENT
China has become a global leader in smart cities initiatives, combining embedded sensors, metering devices, cameras, and other monitoring…
State of Green
August 8, 2021
SMART CITIES
The state of Green is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership from Denmark. We foster relations with international stakeholders…
INFOSYS Smart City
August 8, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Smart Cities requires integrated management of the economic, social, and infrastructure aspect of urbanization with the use of advanced…
Life 2.0: Creating pandemic-ready smart cities
August 8, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
Change is a constant. We have seen several changes impacting our lives from the metal to the machine age until the digital revolution.
Verizon’s smart city communication solutions
August 8, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Using innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication solutions, city executives can help improve…
Municipal services
August 8, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Services that municipalities provide depend partly on the size of the town or city but typically include a school system, police and fire…
Smartivist
August 7, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Smartivist is a person who understands, supports, and promotes the positive features of Smart Cities and innovative gadgets implementation into daily life.
SDG#11 – Make cities and human settlements sustainable
August 4, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Make cities & human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable – the 11th SDG goal presented by the United Nations organization.
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation – the 9th Development Goal
Urban heat island effect
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Urban settlement structures differ significantly from the surrounding rural areas in many respects, including climatic factors such…
Sustainable Development Goals
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
In September 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, comprising 17 universally..
Start-up ecosystem
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
A start-up ecosystem consists of all individuals and stakeholders involved in a company start-up, interacting as a system.
Spatial energy planning
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Combines spatial planning and energy planning disciplines to ensure a stable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy supply.
Sharing economy
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
The sharing economy is often seen as a route to greater social responsibility and conservation of resources. The term refers to the community…
Services of General (Economic) Interest
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
(SGI/SGEI) Prudent and reliable provision of public goods and services that entail a special responsibility for the community at large.
Sensitive urban renewal
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
The primary focus of “sensitive urban renewal,” a successful Viennese model introduced nearly 40 years ago, has always been on affordable…
Secondary raw materials
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Secondary raw materials are raw materials that are recovered from recycled waste. They serve as raw materials for new products but differ…
Renewables
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
This term defines energy sources that are constantly renewed or replenished and hence are permanently available. Renewables include sunlight
Paris Agreement on Climate Action
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, is an agreement between 195 member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
Organic cities network europe
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
The network of several European cities and municipalities is committed to supplying urban populations with organic produce and promoting…
Open government data
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Open government data are data collected by the public administration – including, e.g., geodata, traffic data, and environmental, budget,…
Nearly zero energy building standard
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Nearly-zero-energy buildings are characterized by very low energy requirements, with a considerable share of these requirements covered…
Multimodality
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Refers to the routine use of different modes of transport for different journeys over a specific period, which usually varies between…
Mobility platform
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Internet-based platforms allow transport providers to be accessed at any time. From basic travel information and booking through to…
Mobility-as-a-service (MaaS)
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Refers to the increasing availability of mobility solutions that are consumed as a service. Usually, this entails choosing from a wide…
Microclimate
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
The urban microclimate is the climate of the city or a small area of it, which directly impacts local people. The urban microclimate…
Material passport
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
A digital tool that provides information about the material composition of buildings and the quality and quantity of the materials they…
Living labs
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Living labs embody a research concept, often collocated in a user-centered, territorial context (e.g., a city or region) that examines…
Light pollution
August 1, 2021
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Refers to the brightening of the night sky by artificial light sources, which can negatively impact flora and fauna and people’s health.
Internet of Things (IoT)
August 1, 2021
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Internet of Things (IoT) is a generic term for a network of infrastructures, devices, and other objects that can interact with one another…
Intermodality
August 1, 2021
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Refers to the combination of multiple modes of transport in a seamless travel chain, e.g. traveling to the rail or underground station…
Indicator structure of the Framework Strategy
August 1, 2021
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Indicators are parameters based on measurable proxy values to describe subject matter that is otherwise hard to grasp.
Heat pump
August 1, 2021
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Heat pumps take heat energy from water, the ground, or the air, bring it to a usable temperature, and transfer it into heating or hot…
Gross Regional Product
August 1, 2021
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The regional equivalent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is usually presented in nominal terms using the market prices of the respective…
Grey energy
August 1, 2021
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Grey energy refers to the (considerable) amounts of energy consumed (and the respective “grey” CO2 emissions produced) over the entire…
Governance
August 1, 2021
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These days, traditional forms of government are no longer sufficient to ensure effective use of the volume and variety of information…
Gender pay gap
August 1, 2021
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The gender pay gap is the percentage difference between the average earnings of men and women.
Gender mainstreaming
August 1, 2021
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Gender mainstreaming is a gender equality strategy. Differences in social status and structural inequalities between women and men are…
Gender budgeting
August 1, 2021
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Gender budgeting is the finance policy tool of the gender mainstreaming strategy. It aims to incorporate a gender perspective at all levels…
Fresh air corridor
August 1, 2021
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Zones that are kept undeveloped provide inner-city districts with a circulating supply of fresh air. Development in these zones…
Final Energy Consumption
August 1, 2021
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Final energy is the energy generated from converting primary energy sources, such as coal, lignite, crude oil, natural ga