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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
PIONEERS
South Korea has officially launched its commercial 5G network infrastructure. The first 5G subscriber was Lota, a robot equipped with AI.
Helsinki will become a virtual city
November 15, 2022
PIONEERS
Helsinki is the first interactive city that can be visited and virtually explored. Historical versions of the city will also be available
Remotely piloted ferry in Helsinki
November 14, 2022
PIONEERS
First test of autonomous transportation using an existing passenger Suomenlinna ferry.
Water transport of the future in Amsterdam
November 14, 2022
PIONEERS
Roboat Amsterdam is a 5-year study that explores and tests the use of autonomous transportation systems on water.
Electric cars of the future in Amsterdam
November 11, 2022
PIONEERS
86.5% of all-electric cars charge faster. The faster off-peak charging rate compensates for slower charging during peak hours. Flexpower
Hong Kong creates a 3D model of itself
November 11, 2022
PIONEERS
The government will be able to make decisions on ongoing projects from garbage collection to public health programs.
Mobility Urban Values (MUV)
November 10, 2022
PIONEERS
For some kind of reward, users are invited to swap private transportation for public transportation, walking or cycling.
Street massive Internet of Things (IoT) network
November 10, 2022
PIONEERS
CityIQ plans to install 4,200 sensors manufactured by Current by GE throughout San Diego as part of a massive Internet of Things (IoT) project
Bright ageing lighting sensors data collection
November 9, 2022
PIONEERS
Bright Ageing testing sensors built into the lighting system and collect data. The analysis helps intelligent lighting to better meet needs.
Unmanned digital kiosks
November 7, 2022
PIONEERS
A network of multifunctional street postal terminals Goal Improvement of the process of goods delivery and receipt Project Helsinki The […]
Smart T-shirts
November 7, 2022
PIONEERS
Goal To monitor the physical condition of people Project Developed by local startup KaHa and textile company Tex Line, with […]
Contaminated air filters in kindergartens
November 7, 2022
PIONEERS
Air pollution filtration systems in nurseries Goal To reduce children’s exposure to toxic air pollution Project In some of London’s […]
Express non-life-threatening care service
November 1, 2022
PIONEERS
The new format of acute care clinics’ medical care Goal Results Accelerate patient care and alleviate the burden on public […]
Mandatory pet registration with microchips
November 1, 2022
PIONEERS
The animal registration with a built-in chip Goal Decrease in abandoned and lost pets Project New pet registration system which […]
UAE pass to access government services
October 31, 2022
PIONEERS
Identity verification app Goal Large-scale automation of the service delivery process and digitization of residents’ data UAE Pass Project UAE […]
Smart electric car connection test area
October 31, 2022
PIONEERS
The vehicle environment through the center’s electric vehicle test area Goal To improve the city’s transportation mobility Project The city, […]
Faster smart 911 with personal profiles
October 31, 2022
PIONEERS
Launch of the Smart 911 service Goal To create a service to help in emergencies situations Project Smart 911 is […]
Online application for driving licenses
October 28, 2022
PIONEERS
Online driving license application Goal To simplify the procedure of applying for a driver’s license Project The Singapore government has […]
World’s the first court working on blockchain
October 28, 2022
PIONEERS
World’s first Court of the Blockchain Goal Streamlining the judicial process, eliminating duplicate documents, and increasing the efficiency of the […]
Increasing government accountability
October 28, 2022
PIONEERS
A tool to monitor the implementation of initiatives under the strategy of London’s smart roadmap Goal Increasing government accountability, creating […]
Unified e-payment platform
October 26, 2022
PIONEERS
A unified platform for banking transactions Goal Creation of a unified platform for processing banking transactions for cafes and food […]
Solar power plant developments
October 25, 2022
PIONEERS
Mayor announces solar energy developments Goal To support solar energy and the transition to renewable energy sources Project City leaders […]
Organic waste recycling plant
October 25, 2022
PIONEERS
Plant for the processing of organic waste into renewable natural gas Goal To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the overall […]
Waste management app
October 24, 2022
PIONEERS
Toronto waste management app Goal To help residents with proper segregation and disposal of waste Project Waste Wizard is a […]
Air pollution control fund
October 24, 2022
PIONEERS
Mayor helps boroughs target toxic air hotspots Goal Reducing air emissions, improving the environmental situation Project The funding is part […]
New energy efficiency rating
October 21, 2022
PIONEERS
New energy rating to push more buildings to go green Goal Reduce energy consumption, improve the environment Project The Singapore […]
Introduction of new cybersecurity standards
October 21, 2022
PIONEERS
Additional measures for cybersecurity policies Goal Improving the cybersecurity policies of urban and public digital infrastructure Project The Singapore government […]
Sleeping Child Check System
October 21, 2022
PIONEERS
“Sleeping Child Check System” in All the School Buses of Public Elementary Schools Goal To monitor the safety of schoolchildren […]
Seoul supplies firefighting equipment
October 20, 2022
PIONEERS
Supply of firefighting equipment for low-income citizens Goal Fire prevention, support disadvantaged people Project The Seoul government provides firefighting equipment […]
Free distribution solar panels
October 20, 2022
PIONEERS
Free distribution of mini solar panels for small-scale apartment security Goal To help low-income citizens Project In cooperation with solar […]
9 brands from metaverse
October 19, 2022
BUSINESS
The creation of META on Facebook has started a worldwide trend, the meta universe is becoming more and more popular […]
Barcelona Energia launch
October 19, 2022
PIONEERS
Launching a clean energy operator Goal To create an operator that integrates clean energy sources to deliver electricity to the […]
The Climate Mayors Initiative
October 19, 2022
PIONEERS
The Climate Mayors initiative Goal Mitigating the impact of cities on climate changes Project “Climate change is not a problem […]
Drone System
October 19, 2022
PIONEERS
San Diego is launching the city’s first unmanned aircraft drone system Goal Increase emergency response speed and safety of emergency […]
First dockless bikes
October 17, 2022
PIONEERS
First dockless bikes launch Goal To test a new system Project The uniqueness of the system is that bikes can […]
The new Brooklyn Queens streetcar Goal To introduce green transportation into a growing residential area BQX Project Brooklyn Queens waterfront […]
Public transport app
October 13, 2022
PIONEERS
Simplify the use of transportation services for citizens and independent movement around the city for people with disabilities HKeMobility
Dubai Smart transport system
October 13, 2022
PIONEERS
Smart system to reduce transport waiting times during large events Goal Reducing waiting times, increasing visitor satisfaction Project The Dubai […]
AI urban water supply system
October 11, 2022
PIONEERS
Melbourne city water introduces AI into the urban water supply system. Reduce budget losses due to unreasonable energy costs
Use of unexploited spaces in the city
October 11, 2022
PIONEERS
Allow residents to explore business models for using inadequate/unused buildings, developing structures, and providing space as a service
Love your Block
October 10, 2022
PIONEERS
Love Your Block program to support residents in transforming public spaces and recruiting volunteers to make local changes
Smart street infrastructure
October 10, 2022
PIONEERS
Using street lighting infrastructure to support the deployment of a reliable wireless network. Hong Kong is testing multipurpose lampposts
Mental Health First Aid
October 7, 2022
PIONEERS
Oxiris Barbot announced that 75,000 New Yorkers have been trained in mental health first aid, part of the city’s goal to train 250,000 New Yorkers by 2021.
Creating an innovative educational
October 7, 2022
PIONEERS
The city’s work to redesign historic buildings with an emphasis on new development areas to support the job-creating industries and innovative educational that represent the city’s future.
Young Londoners Fund
October 6, 2022
PIONEERS
Earlier this year, Sadiq established the £45 million Young Londoners Fund to support community groups, charities
Civic innovation challenge london
October 6, 2022
PIONEERS
To support innovative solutions, relevant solutions to urban problems. Project The Civic Innovation Challenge (CIC) launched in June
Smart Nations Scholarship Program
October 4, 2022
PIONEERS
Pioneer Batch of Smart Nation Scholars Goals Student support, staff search Project The scholarship aims to attract talented students to […]
Cities Skylines – best urban simulator
October 4, 2022
GAMES
In many games, you are often asked to win. Usually by military means. In urban planning simulations, it’s different. Enjoy Cities Skylines.
Seoul-type apartment remodeling project
October 3, 2022
PIONEERS
Renovation programs in Seoul Goal Citizens to improve their housing conditions Project After a demonstration project (40 houses) conducted in […]
Vision of green cities, efficient system and stress-less life
September 30, 2022
ART
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
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.
Air Pollution Alerts
September 23, 2022
HEALTHCARE
Air Quality Alert Goals Air Pollution Alerts – To provide actionable information about poor air quality Project In conjunction with […]
Improving the standard of living of citizens
September 13, 2022
PIONEERS
Kalasatama Wellbeing – Improving the standard of living of citizens Goals Finding new solutions that will improve residents’ lives, through […]
Smart City Challenge
August 25, 2022
SMART CITIES
Goals Involving residents in Toronto’s development Project The Government of Canada is launching a national competition for municipalities to work […]
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 […]
Implementation of smart projects
August 15, 2022
PIONEERS
Possibility to participate in the development of projects
My Clean City
August 15, 2022
PIONEERS
Keeping the city cleaner
Monitoring the occupancy of recycling bins
August 15, 2022
SMART CITIES
Telefonica Tech a recycling bins project in San Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona
Rockefellers: the world belongs to us
August 4, 2022
ENERGY
John D. Omnipotent – Financing Lenin or Hitler? No problem!
Produces lithium-ion batteries and energy management allowing CO2 emission and energy consumption reduction. Improving labor productivity.
Paradox Engineering
June 15, 2022
LEADERS
Paradox Engineering is a technology company that designs and markets Internet of Things solutions for open cities and other smart environments.
InformAR’s solution for 360-degree location scans helps cities to optimize their traffic load and generally forces less traffic in the city.
Whilst almost two decades in IT, Roman has driven an extensive track of business and technology transformation projects for the […]
Smart cities transportation and buildings
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
June 2022 USA, aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Smart Cities, Transportation, and Buildings.
June 2022 Riga aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Smart Cities and Urban Design
The Smart City Event
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
June 2022 US, Here is how smart city innovations are changing the face of today’s modern city, improving the quality of life for citizens and driving enterprise opportunity.
June 2022 London, aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Smart Cities and Urban Analytics.
Smart city asia exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
May 2022 Vietnam Smart City Asia is the first specialized exhibition in Vietnam focusing on the field of Smart Equipment, Technology, and Solutions, including specialized exhibition and seminar programs.
Tokyo sustainable urbanism conference
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
In May 2022, Tokyo bring together leading researchers, academics, and scholars to exchange experiences of Sustainable Urbanism.
Smart city promotion EXPO
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
Koto, Japan June 2022. First Smart city promotion EXPO in Tokyo Big Sight
International smart cities
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
June 2022 Oslo exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Smart Cities and Development.
Smart Cities and urban strategies conference
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
June 2022. The US New York. Scientists, researchers, and research scholars exchange their experience on Smart Cities and urban strategies.
Urban analytics and Smart Cities conference
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
Jun 2022, Rome, academic scientists, researchers, and scholars share their experiences on aspects of Urban Analytics and Smart Cities.
Urbis Smart City Fair
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
June, 2022, CZ is the annual international trade fair which focuses on creating a unique space for sharing ideas and practical designs on how to bring to life and develop the concept of a smart city in central European towns and villages.
May 2022, ES brings together academic scientists, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences on all aspects of Urban Design.
May, 2022 Berlin, academic scientists, and researchers share their experiences and results of Smart Cities and Sustainable Systems.
June 2022 IT, Venice aims the digital program consists of the e-proceedings book available online and includes the conference communications, and papers.
International Conference on Smart Cities
May 4, 2022
EVENTS
2022-06, Dubai aims for academics to exchange and share their experiences and research results on Smart Cities.
Blue Label Labs
May 2, 2022
LEADERS
Smart cities have the potential to radically change the world, or at least that’s what the pamphlets say.
Beijing International Smart City Expo
April 26, 2022
EVENTS
CN, June 2022 Beijing International Smart City Expo is the 7th conference edition in Beijing, keeping anual since the first edition.
Conference on design and construction of smart cities
April 26, 2022
EVENTS
2022-06, Istanbul Academic scientists, and research scholars to exchange results on the Design and Construction of Smart Cities.
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.
Open data
February 25, 2022
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Open data – data that is freely available for everyone to use without copyright, patent, or other restrictions. The term […]
Smart city state of the art Expo
February 13, 2022
EVENTS
2022-10-26, Sydney, Australia Smart City Expo combines the power of a collocated conference with a state-of-the-art expo floor in order…
7th Smart cities India EXPO
February 13, 2022
EVENTS
2022, March, New Delhi Experience Transformative Technologies – Smart Cities India expo has been actively driving India’s infrastructure revo..
African Smart Cities summit
February 13, 2022
EVENTS
South Africa, June 2022 Africa is ready to improve its position on the globe through Smart Cities Technology. The ultimate goal of a Smart City is transformational..
Mississauga
December 16, 2021
CITIES
Integrates physical, digital, and human systems in the built environment to deliver a sustainable future – a Smart City for Everybody!
Moscow yesterday and today: the Russian capital
December 6, 2021
TOURISM
According to some journalists, writing about Moscow today is not “kosher” enough. But Moscow is not to blame for Russia’s politics,…
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..
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
2007, Malta
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Here in Malta, IBM is building the world’s first smart grid to govern electricity and water. It will also make environmental measures…
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…
2004, Brisbain, Australia
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Australian Government business portal as a whole-of-government website provides essential information on planning, starting, and growing…
2000, Barcelona, Spain
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Since the Catalan Law on Transparency, Access to Public Information, and Good Governance was passed towards the end of 2014, citizens
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, 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..
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..
1994, Craigmillar, Scotland
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Based on the Knowledge Bases approach and development of the Craigmillar Community Information Service, Craigmillar (Edinburgh, Scotland)..
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..
1989, Copenhagen, Denmark
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
With the deployment of intelligent solutions in their city for the past 30 years, Copenhagen is quickly becoming a leader in smart city…
Stages to raise a civil conflict
December 2, 2021
ACADEMY OF WELLBEING
I see, and I feel that current governments balance the second and third stages. Something is wrong with our society. Politics don’t listen.
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…
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…
Top reasons why governments should implement green economics
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
There are many positive directions the government is taking to implement a green economy, both now and in the future. The advancements…
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.
Education Importance
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Education importance shows the path from the current consumer direction of the civilization to the culture of moderate consumption.
Economics and Politics
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Securing Earth’s future needs prudent, long-term decisions from global policy-making and assuming a new political system of united nations.
Consumption of Energy
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Rapidly developing urban infrastructure projects with high-consumption energy opens the next colossal problem: energy insufficiency.
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
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
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…
Smart City terminus
November 13, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Today, almost half of the world’s population lives in cities and the number of urban residents is constantly increasing.
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..
How transition to knowledge-based economics works
November 13, 2021
EDUCATION
The benefits that knowledge brings will also be extended by novel technologies to every part of the society and assist nations…
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…
How e-government system can change the politics
November 13, 2021
GOVERNMENT
E-government is among the ways in which governments enhance the quality of communication between state and society…
Vienna is taking up global issues with flying colors, thanks to an innovative Smart City strategy. Browse strategy, mission and vision.
One of the most amazing cities. Built on traditions mixed with super high-end technologies.
Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the […]
Berlin, Germany’s capital, dates to the 13th century. Reminders of the city’s turbulent 20th-century history include its Holocaust memorial and […]
The City of Sydney is experiencing rapid change. Our population is growing, the needs of our community and environment are intensifying and technological…
“Smart” networking people and organizations make social, ecological, and economic value.
The big data-based Smart City master plan focuses on IoT and AI-based traffic management.
Shenzhen was the first Chinese city to utilize a culture-based strategy for city development. In 2018, the added value of Shenzhen’s cultural and creative…
Washington
November 8, 2021
CITIES
A General Plan is sometimes referred to as a “Master Plan” or “Comprehensive Plan.” It is a community’s general guide for making land-use decisions…
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.
The City of Stockholm has the very important task of reporting what is happening in Stockholm and the political decisions taken in the City Hall. We do…
Accumulate knowledge to ensure well-being of all
November 7, 2021
CITIZENS
Perhaps the proposal for a functional and progressive Ministry of Well-Being is already quite relevant today? An individual reactions to…
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…
Horizons of the transition to green economy
November 5, 2021
ECONOMICS
A well functioning market economy will preserve and continually improve the environment….
The power and vulnerability of human thoughts
October 27, 2021
CITIZENS
In essence, the Universe triggers a real-time novelty-seeking algorithm. What we perceive on the event horizon is a simulation, a necessary..
Digital government
October 25, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
The use of information and communication technologies to improve the activities of public sector organisations. Some definitions restrict…
TATA Smart City
October 21, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Internet of Things (IoT), opening doors to a connected world. Tata Communications is at the forefront of IoT development in India…
The project aims to provide Ahmedabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the Sabarmati River banks and redefine the identity of..
Empire
October 10, 2021
GOVERNMENT
An empire is a state structure with extensive colonial possessions or a large multinational entity ruled by a single center.
Technocracy
October 9, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Technocracy is a system of governance in which decision-makers of a particular social stratum of the technical elite and expert community…
Theocracy
October 9, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Whatever form it takes, theocracy entails a range of representations of political power, such as monarchism and authoritarian regime…
Politeia
October 9, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Politeia is a form of social government in which, according to Aristotle, the majority rules in the interest of the common good.
Fascism
October 8, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Fascism was a form of government characterized by authoritarian nationalism that flourished in Europe in the 20th century as a political…
Despotism
October 8, 2021
GOVERNMENT
The word tyrant tyrannos is of non-Greek origin. At first, the term did not have the persistently negative meaning that it has acquired today.
Democracy
October 8, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Democracy is a political regime in which the electorate’s votes are directly or indirectly involved in the governance of the state.
Bureaucracy
October 8, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Bureaucracy is a system of administration carried out through an apparatus that stands over society and implies a systematic…
Smart Cities Connect
October 2, 2021
INFLUENCERS
Smart Cities Connect is where the smart cities community meets. We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community…
Urban Future conference
October 2, 2021
EVENTS
Hej Helsingborg, Jun, 2022,Urban Future helps you make cities sustainable. Gatherings of the most passionate, active, and best-connected urban change makers.
Future City
September 29, 2021
INFLUENCERS
Details on whether some elements of the competition will be taking place in person this season will be announced later in the year.
MONTEM Smart City
September 29, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Building Cities of the future. MONTEM develops intelligent infrastructure for different sectors on municipality and national levels.
GovTech Virtual Event
September 28, 2021
EVENTS
2021, October 12, GovTech invites data and technology pioneers to explore the challenges and successes of implementing new and emerging technologies…
Singapore
September 8, 2021
UNCATEGORIZED
Singapore’s ambitious Smart Nation initiative harness technology to improve livelihoods for all.
Denmark is a frontrunner in the green car revolution
September 5, 2021
TRANSPORTATION
The capital that the green revolution is breaking through on the roads. Here, almost 42% of all newly registered cars green against 33%
City 4.0
August 26, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
City 4.0 is about Digitalization. Digitalization will improve a city’s productivity, fast growth, and drive economic activities.
Connecting apartment to power grids become cheaper
August 22, 2021
ENERGY
Connecting apartment buildings to power grids will become cheaper due to the clarification of requirements for power grid companies.
City 3.0
August 20, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
The City 2.0 reimagines the future. The abundance of Energy, Aesthetic look, Parks, Places to Socialize, Urban Gardening, Experience of Life.
Construction patterns that build the entire Universe
August 15, 2021
SCIENCE
The universal genius in human history & the patterns for the construction of the entire Universe.The celebrated systems thinker…
State of Green
August 8, 2021
INFLUENCERS
The state of Green is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership from Denmark. We foster relations with international stakeholders…
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Services that municipalities provide depend partly on the size of the town or city but typically include a school system, police and fire…
Open Governance Strategy
August 7, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Open government initiatives are “actions undertaken by the government, or by a single public institution, to achieve specific objectives in…
Smartivist
August 7, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Smartivist is a person who understands, supports, and promotes the positive features of Smart Cities and innovative gadgets implementation into daily life.
Urban mining
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Densely built-up urban areas are vast “repositories” or “banks” of raw materials. Urban mining is a concept for the systematic inventory…
Urban heat islands strategic plan
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
The Strategic Plan gives detailed descriptions of various possibilities for cooling urban heat islands. In addition, it contains precise…
Urban heat island effect
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Urban settlement structures differ significantly from the surrounding rural areas in many respects, including climatic factors such…
Urban farming
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Generic term for different types of primary food production in urban conurbations and their immediate hinterland…
Sustainable Development Goals
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Combines spatial planning and energy planning disciplines to ensure a stable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy supply.
Sharing economy
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
(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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
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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
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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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Nearly-zero-energy buildings are characterized by very low energy requirements, with a considerable share of these requirements covered…
Multimodality
August 1, 2021
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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
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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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
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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
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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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Refers to the combination of multiple modes of transport in a seamless travel chain, e.g. traveling to the rail or underground station…
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Grey energy refers to the (considerable) amounts of energy consumed (and the respective “grey” CO2 emissions produced) over the entire…
Governance
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
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
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Final energy is the energy generated from converting primary energy sources, such as coal, lignite, crude oil, natural gas, hydropower,…
EU Emissions Trading System
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
The EU-wide Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) was established in 2005. An emission allowance must be surrendered for every tonne of CO2….
European Climate Alliance
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
The European Climate Alliance brings together 1,700 member municipalities and districts covering 26 European countries and various…
E-government
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
In concrete terms, e-government uses information and communication technologies (ICT) by public administrations, in combination with…
Ecological footprint
August 1, 2021
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A sustainability indicator that shows the amount of land needed to support an individual’s lifestyle in terms of food, consumer goods…
District cooling
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Since demand for district heating is lower in the warm months of the year, redundant waste heat is fed through large, environment-friendly…
District heating
August 1, 2021
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In district heating systems, the heat produced as a by-product of power generation and waste incineration is generally transported using…
Digital twin
August 1, 2021
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Digital twins are virtual simulations of physical objects and systems. They model the properties and behavior of these real-world objects…
Digital building technology
August 1, 2021
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Also known as Smart building technology or Building automation. Building technology refers to equipment used to control and regulate…
Deep Learning and Machine Learning
August 1, 2021
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Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence which develops algorithms that can learn and improve from “experience .”
Deep geothermal energy
August 1, 2021
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The utilization of the natural heat found beneath the earth’s surface at depths of between 400m and several thousand meters.
Decarbonization pathway
August 1, 2021
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Describes the processes involved in transitioning to a low-carbon – and ultimately zero-carbon – economy and includes carbon-saving…
CO2 (Carbon dioxide)
August 1, 2021
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Carbon dioxide, the most important greenhouse gas, mainly results from the incineration of fossil fuels, coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
Climate Protection Program
August 1, 2021
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The City Council adopted the first KliP Vienna back in 1999, to run until 2009. The sequel, KliP II, runs until 2020…
Clean Energy Package for All Europeans
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
The legislative package agreed by the EU comprises a series of key energy and climate policy regulations: a new version of…
Circular Economy
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating…
Car-sharing
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
The average private motor vehicle stands unused – in most cases parked in the public space – for 23 hours a day.
Carbon neutral (or climate neutral)
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Carbon-neutral or climate-neutral actions and processes cause no greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions or the emissions they produce…
Carbon budget (emissions planning)
August 1, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Because greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for a very long time (several hundred years in the case of CO2…
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
July 31, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
An innovative digital modeling tool for planning, executing and managing a construction project across the project lifecycle.
Automated vehicles
July 31, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
Vehicles, mobile robots, and driverless transport systems are largely autonomous in their operation. The level of automation varies…
This program implementing concrete measures to mitigate overheating in the summer months as provided in the Urban Heat islands.
Active and Assisted Living (AAL)
July 31, 2021
ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
ICT-based solutions to enhance the autonomy of elderly people. The aim is to maintain and promote an independent…
All items and devices sending data from households can be infinite and so this calls for the design of smart living solutions.
Opportunity for visionary municipalities
July 1, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
Recognition for exemplary effort is now more prevalent than ever. States and organizations seek out and reward public agencies for visionary..
Urban Future
June 24, 2021
EVENTS
June 1-3, 2022 Helsingborg, Sweden Make your city sustainable, colorful, circular, diverse, green, healthy, innovative, environmentally friendly, creative, social, fun.
Smart City Asia
June 24, 2021
EVENTS
November 25-27 2021, Vietnam Trade Exhibition with support from ministries, cities’ leaders, and organizations building Smart City in every city/province in Vietnam.
Smart city projects are all the rage now, but creating an intelligent city requires much more than installing new technology.
Waste management, digital kiosks, smart streetlights, security systems, air quality systems, and open data initiatives.
Тhe wealth of initiatives in the dynamic socio-economic, technical, and policy environment in the EU of Smart City characteristics.
EU Smart City Lab
May 23, 2021
INFLUENCERS
Smart City Cluster (ESCC) is designed to create an innovative environment in cities that will boost companies together with businesses.
Planet Smart City
May 23, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Solutions include free Wi-Fi at the Innovation Hub, Interactive totems, Nowcasting weather forecasting technology, and SOS devices.
Smart Cities Moscow
May 11, 2021
EVENTS
, 25-26 May 2021, Russia, Moscow will host the International Smart Cities Forum to create a platform for communication and interaction of ICT specialists.
Verizon Smart City
May 11, 2021
SOLUTIONS
At Verizon, the goal is to improve the quality of life for people in smart cities around the world and increase efficiency in operations.
Orange Smart City
May 11, 2021
SOLUTIONS
“Welcome to my city” is the Orange web and mobile-based urban services platform was created to make life easier for citizens and tourists.
Deloitte Smart City
May 11, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Deloitte’s A 360-degree smart city looks across every aspect of a city’s operations and uses technology to improve outcomes.
EY Smart City
May 11, 2021
SOLUTIONS
EY smart city initiative considers needs of its people and stakeholders. While data drive efficiencies, to maximize needs of stakeholders.
Atos Smart City
April 8, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Atos Smart Cities incorporates Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the city’s fabric for better citizens’ experience.
SAP Smart City
April 3, 2021
SOLUTIONS
SAP Smart City concept says that government and the companies that serve the city’s citizens must undergo their own changes to keep up…
Sustainable development goals framework – The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.
ORACLE Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
This requires a deeper, broader approach to technology—one that fuels innovation and provides scalability to address future demands.
AMAZON Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Cities of the Future powered by the Cloud Cities in the cloud have to benefit all. Get the technology and […]
HP Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Cities want better insights on what causes their biggest societal problems. Enter predictive analytics.
DELL Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Discover how we’re delivering game-changing transformation for your citizens in tomorrow’s Digital Future.
IBM Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
IBM’s Smart Cities management key functions: city services, citizens, business, transport, communication, water, and energy.
HUAWEI Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
A Smart City senses, processes, and delivers informed decisions that improve the environment for citizens.
Microsoft Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Explore how AI is accelerating business transformation and helping to solve society’s greatest challenges from environmental sustainability.
CISCO Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Cisco Meraki enables state and local governments to implement smart initiatives that positively impact communities’ quality of life.
AT&T Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Smart City projects can increase citizen satisfaction and economic development, as well as improve safety and sustainability.
Siemens Smart City
February 12, 2021
SOLUTIONS
Siemen’s vision of dimensions of smart city development, the atlas of digitalization, and fueling cities’ economic growth.
Benefits and opportunities for citizens of green powered cities
September 19, 2020
ENERGY
Renewable energy is a practical, affordable solution to our electricity needs. Simply, by ramping up renewable energy. Renewable energy—wind, solar, […]
The world energy consumption by source results 2020
August 21, 2020
ENERGY
Today, almost half of the world’s population lives in cities and the number of urban residents is constantly increasing.
Browse all types of governments and their short description about the logic, purpose, behavior, and application to the usual system.
Safety and security in the urban environment
April 23, 2020
CITIZENS
Safety and security are a significant part of well-being and increases the attractiveness of the living environment. A high-quality living environment…
Systemic innovations require changes in organizations, network relationships, technologies, and models of operation. Our focus in this article is health care innovations
Social media challenges the traditional ways of citizen participation. Online tools and services offer powerful platforms for active citizens and lower…
Citizen-driven co-design for a smarter city
April 23, 2020
CITIZENS
Continuous innovation is at the core of the idea of a smart city. Accordingly, the role of the citizen has evolved from a passive end-user of technology…
An intelligent building integrates technology and processes to create a facility that is safer, more comfortable, and productive for its occupants.
Extreme winter storms disrupt citizens’ normal lives by blocking roads and causing electricity and communication network outages. In addition…
Reference model by smart cities association
April 23, 2020
SMART CITIES
Digital Vision is a key factor for each country to implement smart cities,” says the Smart Cities Association representative.
Sustainable smart cities improving urban quality of life
April 23, 2020
CITIZENS
Our goal is to achieve sustainable, smart cities with strategies that focus on connectivity, intelligence, and security – ultimately responding…
City progress monitoring and operation systems
April 23, 2020
INFRASTRUCTURE
The aim of a city system is to combine city level operation with co-operation between different local systems in order to monitor performance and opti…
The green economics sector’s activities and rising technologies create many opportunities and occupations. The skills and requirements…
FICIS: The Future Cities
April 3, 2020
EVENTS
14-16 April 2020 Braga, Portugal Smart Technology & Innovation, Building Smart Cities, Mayors Dialogue, Smart Society & Communities, Smart Tourism, Cultural & Natural Assets, and more…
Smart City Expo World Congress
April 3, 2020
EVENTS
17-19 November 2020 Barcelona, Spain Smart City Expo World Congress is the biggest gathering of worldwide industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs accelerating sustainable…
Smart City Solutions
April 3, 2020
EVENTS
13-15 October 2020 Berlin, Germany Traffic collapse, parking lot emergency, and fine dust alarm. Intelligent use of energy. Secure data for citizens and administration. More voice and…
Smart Cities Summit
April 3, 2020
EVENTS
5-6 October 2020 Atlanta (GA), USA The essential conference for the digitized smart city, redefining services through enhanced connectivity, mobility, and resilient infrastructure.
The “Smart City Concept”: What Is It All About?
August 21, 2019
SMART CITIES
Big building blocks of the smart city concept are wireless sensor networks, smart metering, open platforms, high speed…
4 Countries Where Smart Cities Are Built Using Blockchain
February 10, 2018
INFRASTRUCTURE
McKinsey’s analysts predict that by 2020 the world’s number of smart cities will reach 600, and five years later.
Objectives and trends of the e-government that enables governments to become a public limitless…
Green direction development steps to Smart City
October 22, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
The special value of the theory of C. Graves is that the highest levels of development of values do not deny, but include…
Connection between digital economy and citizens
October 15, 2017
CITIZENS
In Europe, the smart house system exists already now, it represents various home devices connected to a single controller…
IoT Technology Solutions for Smart municipal services
October 14, 2017
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
World-class cities gain their high stature because of various first-class infrastructure like having state-of-the-art airport…
Role of technologies in Smart Economy development
October 13, 2017
ECONOMICS
Various cities in various parts of the world face various challenges that are posed in the economic development sector.
A Smart Basic School is the elementary school incorporating the latest technological developments to organize, optimize and accommodate…
The necessity of keeping cities green and sustainable
October 3, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
As more and more of the global population becomes urbanized, the need for green space in cities is very necessary.
Experts have also predicted that driverless cars may become a reality in the course of the next ten years.
Connection between green economics and population
September 10, 2017
ECONOMICS
As humans interact and become socially connected through the computer they integrate with the smart system.
The world we live currently is such a nice and joyful place. It is recorded that majority of the people are now…
A V2I service from Audi, for example, uses a 4G LTE connection between the car and a centralized traffic management network to update drivers to wait…