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.
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.
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Creating Cities for People: Practical Tips for Increasing Comfort and Livability
According to experts, the unique road surface will allow you to stop worrying about … track section with integrated wireless charging
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 …
Drones can take photos of buildings, which are then used to create centimeter-accurate 3D models of buildings. They can also be …
Technology, including sensors, AI, and smart city initiatives, will play a critical role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services.
Global warming vs climate change. Global warming and climate change are related concepts, but they have different meanings.
Explore the complex relationship between government and its citizens in our latest blog. From democracy to authoritarianism, we delve into the various forms of governance and examine the proper balance of power between those in authority and those they govern. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the proper relationship between government and people.
Between 2033 and 2035, the production of new cars with internal combustion engines (ICE) in the European Union will cease…hydrogen fuel
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”? The author of the “biophilic city” concept is American urbanist Tim Beatley. In 2010, he published a book titled “Biophilic Cities: …
Despite the disadvantages of such energy sources (toxic production and disposal of solar panels, noise problems with wind turbines,
“How Smart Homes and Smart Cities Will Change Lives … It will be possible to control them with a device that will fit in …
IoT devices are a combination of information technology (IT) and operating … The Internet of Things consists of loosely coupled disparate networks, …
Creating moving radio access networks is one of the key trends in the development of wireless communication. Wireless points are installed on …
The authors explain the forces behind urban change and offer a new perspective on the possibilities of tomorrow’s cities.
The “chip war” between the U.S. and China has spilled over into Europe. The technological war between the U.S. and China has peaked, affecting European …
The government may have other priorities in using fusion energy, and there may be other ways to solve the problem of access to fresh water.
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:
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.
Uncover the latest developments and updates in the factors of production for the 21st century. Learn about how technology, education, and sustainable practices.
The most critical parts of infrastructure to renew after a war depend on the specific context of the conflict and the extent of the damage.
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…
Producing things, we need some tangible and intangible materials. Primary and secondary production factors of global innovation industries.
Only two hydrogen-powered cars are currently available locally: the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo are due to appear on local roads in the coming weeks
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.
South Korea has officially launched its commercial 5G network infrastructure. The first 5G subscriber was Lota, a robot equipped with AI.
Roboat Amsterdam is a 5-year study that explores and tests the use of autonomous transportation systems on water.
86.5% of all-electric cars charge faster. The faster off-peak charging rate compensates for slower charging during peak hours. Flexpower
The government will be able to make decisions on ongoing projects from garbage collection to public health programs.
The vehicle environment through the center’s electric vehicle test area Goal To improve the city’s transportation mobility Project The city, along with Phillips subsidiary NXP Semiconductors, is going to deploy a test-connected environment for smart electric vehicles, where drivers will be able to test smart transportation infrastructure technologies infrastructure. At the moment, the city’s key […]
Mayor announces solar energy developments Goal To support solar energy and the transition to renewable energy sources Project City leaders plan to transition municipal buildings to renewable energy, the project will catalyze renewable energy development. A request to partner with solar panel manufacturers was released by Chicago Infrastructure Trust on October 1, 2018. Construction of […]
Mayor’s £500m energy fund to help cut carbon emissions Goal To combat air pollution, support energy-efficient solutions and renewable energy Project The Energy Efficiency Enhancement Fund (MEEF) provides flexible Financing for energy-efficient technological solutions with a loan period of up to 20 years. The projects that can be financed are: Energy storage facility; Infrastructure for […]
Additional measures for cybersecurity policies Goal Improving the cybersecurity policies of urban and public digital infrastructure Project The Singapore government has introduced new cybersecurity standards following the attack on Sing Health. The standards include: Removing all connections to unsecured external networks If there are operational reasons, they should be maintained with unidirectional gateways to prevent […]
Using street lighting infrastructure to support the deployment of a reliable wireless network. Hong Kong is testing multipurpose lampposts
In many games, you are often asked to win. Usually by military means. In urban planning simulations, it’s different. Enjoy Cities Skylines.
Images generated by Mid journey AI directed by keywords “The vision of Smart Cities is to make cities’ environment green…
The game of the year is Factorio steam: Factory Building Simulator, setting up an insane amount of supply chains, genocidal alien bugs, and building intricate railroad networks. And there’s also a robot spider to build, which includes needing a dead fish didn’t understand anything intrigued now I’ll explain. Factorio is a game in which you […]
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.
Transition to electric buses Goals Reducing the impact of the environment Project The project involves the use of electric buses on routes that pass through a designated “green” zone. A government subsidy has been allocated for the project for the purchase of transportation and the creation of infrastructure. $ 276 000 for one bus $ […]
Environmental Impact Assessment Items and Standard for Construction and Maintenance business – GoalsI – mprove use of efficient technologies
Melbourne Renewable Energy Project Goals Increasing the share of renewable of the total energy mix, Reducing CO2 emissions Project The first stage Renewable Energy Project is the construction of a wind farm. What makes this project unique in Australia is the number of partners. Unique in Australia is the number of partners: 14 companies will […]
FABULOS (Future Automated Bus Urban Level Operation System) – Development of an AI system capable of controlling of public transport
We explore what blockchain can be used for besides cryptocurrency, and explore industries that may be changing forever.
Finding innovative charging solutions for an electric vehicle. Goals Test and implement breakthrough electric vehicle charging technologies Project The New York City administration has launched a competition in two technology areas: New Technologies for Fast Charging and Smart Chargers for Electric Vehicles Examples: pavement powering electric vehicles, wireless (induction) charging, >350 kW charging. *** Electric […]
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 […]
Local farms will be a big trend in a few years, says GreenTech CEO They grow vegetables inside. Dmitry Lipovsky, CEO, and founder of GreenTech explains what their company offers in terms of indoor farms and grow rooms and where they want to go. How did you get to the EXPO in Dubai and how […]
Wireless digital content delivery for theaters and distributors Description: Telecommunications company Telstra and distribution technology company Silver Trak Digital have launched a service to deliver digital content to movie theaters via 5G – Cinema Direct. The service is supported by Telstra’s network infrastructure. Content can be ordered through the Silver Trak portal. Cinemas receive digital […]
The use of technology can reduce vehicle waiting times, and improve safety on the roads, including eliminating blind spots.
The technology reduces the risks of accidents on the roads by alerting the driver to pedestrians, bicycles and obstacles out of his sight.
Produces lithium-ion batteries and energy management allowing CO2 emission and energy consumption reduction. Improving labor productivity.
Paradox Engineering is a technology company that designs and markets Internet of Things solutions for open cities and other smart environments.
Compact city – An urban planning and urban design concept, which promotes relatively high residential density with mixed land uses.
Cloud computing is a technology that provides access to computer resources over the Internet. There is no need to buy, store, and maintain physical equipment – the cloud provider does that. The user gets access to the management terminal, where the characteristics of virtual servers are configured and additional services are connected. The volume of […]
Features of an eco-city. A sustainable, stable, or ecological city is built to minimize the negative impact on the environment. In such settlements, one tries to reduce water and energy consumption, and eliminate carbon dioxide air pollution and unreasonable heat emission. The word “eco-city” was first used in the book “The Berkeley Eco-City” by Richard […]
Market economy- a set of economic relations that develop in the sphere of commodity-money relations on the market. The market economy has a complex structure – it includes several types of markets and developed infrastructure. The main types of markets are: a) market of goods and services, b) the market of factors of production, c) […]
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 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 […]
A connected device (or smart device) is an electronic device, generally connected to other devices or networks, that can operate to some extent interactively and autonomously. These days, a smart device is generally defined as a device that contains one or more parameters of digital communication networks. Because digital communication requires the use of a […]
Global climate change adaptation – actions are taken to help communities and ecosystems cope with changing climate conditions. (UNFCCC) Climate change may be the greatest threat to the biodiversity of many, if not most, ecosystems. Therefore, the issue of adaptation to its changes is becoming increasingly vital and requires appropriate measures to be taken to […]
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED – is an ecology-oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Before the introduction of LEED, the construction industry had no established standard for defining what constituted an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly project. Since its introduction in 1998, the LEED system […]
Smart cities have the potential to radically change the world, or at least that’s what the pamphlets say.
Predictive analysis – statistical techniques such as predictive modeling, machine learning, and data mining to analyze data and make predictions. Has become a very fashionable concept, and we will probably use it more and more often. Its use can help with production activities and more. It is also important for the supply chain. Let’s start […]
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 […]
In the City as a Service (CaaS) model, city public services are expected to become more integrated, efficient, and user-centric.
LPWAN Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) is a type of wireless telecommunication wide area network. It facilitates long-range communications at a low bit rate between connected objects. This network is through which city infrastructure can communicate. Is an approach in radio communication used for devices and large wireless telemetry networks. It features low power […]
Rails to trails the conversion of a disused railway into a multi-use path. Such trails emerge from the organized transformation of abandoned railroad infrastructure into multifunctional recreational sites for walking, biking, and sometimes horseback riding. Passing through ancient neighborhoods and with attractive facilities along the way, they attract large numbers of visitors. Some of them […]
Data Center is a high-tech space, the space of which is filled with telecommunication equipment and other devices, thanks to which the collection, storage, and processing of various information open up opportunities for users on the World Wide Web. The distinctive feature inherent in stable data centers is the reliability of construction, internal layout, and […]
Startup BeiT is an innovator in building management, fundamentally digitizing it and thus transferring it to the 21st century.
Integrates physical, digital, and human systems in the built environment to deliver a sustainable future – a Smart City for Everybody!
What is a Smart City, and how do we ensure that Calgary is ready for the challenges of tomorrow? Please find out how Calgary…
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.
Economically and culturally, Hamburg is one of Europe’s most liveable and economically strongest cities. Therefore, Hamburg is undertaking..
Indian cabinet green-lit a £10 billion scheme that will be divided equally between building 100 smart cities and rejuvenating another…
Osaka has prospered as a gateway from other countries with foreign trades and diplomatic relations since ancient times.
Following earlier cooperation between China and Singapore on the Suzhou Industrial Park in China while benefiting from Singapore’s…
With the rapid urbanization in China, the country faces significant challenges in sustainable urban development and actively explores…
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is a combination of leading-edge information and communication technologies used in transportation..
It’s preferable to see Smart Cities in this approach, with the use of technologies facilitating the interaction between different utilities..
Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe and the 5th largest worldwide. It, therefore, plays an important economic role not just in..
With the deployment of intelligent solutions in their city for the past 30 years, Copenhagen is quickly becoming a leader in smart city…
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.
Artificial structure and technology designed to be green, i.e., green energy in preference to dirty (non-renewable, polluting) energy.
The utilisation of digital technologies in regulation, administration, planning, financing and operations at smart cities…
There are over 5 billion sensors and devices already connected to the Internet globally and this number is projected…
Smart waste management has taken the path of innovative technologies through expert IT companies as the answer and solution…
Intelligent process automation, advanced analytics, and other developing technologies are changing the way governments and agencies…
Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass, are the pillars of renewable energy that have a positive impact on the health…
Fortunately the situation is constantly changing for the better, green technological solutions are becoming cheaper…
Author thoughts about the connection of the human mind with a quantum field – the field of Akasha. Data visualization. Interface. Connection.
The idea of inclusiveness, transformation, and sustainability are reference points in smart cities’ development to changing the economy.
Education importance shows the path from the current consumer direction of the civilization to the culture of moderate consumption.
Rapidly developing urban infrastructure projects with high-consumption energy opens the next colossal problem: energy insufficiency.
Over-population, depletion of food and water resources are part of the same problem. Is water becoming one of the most vital resources?
Consuming Aberration is a serious disease of our Civilization that is changing the planet and decreasing the probability of sustaining life.
The smart road concept involves the combination of information technology (IT), a monitoring system for the causes of road accidents,..
After 12 years in Smart Cities, I think very differently about them. Leaving technologies behind and moving into People!
Transformation of a civilized community into an education-based community via research of digital interface between singularity and synergy.
2Spark is an app using a powerful predictive algorithm to engage all your staff in Smart Cities transformation projects.
Blockchain was born as an early concept in the early 1990s and was put into practice ten years ago along with the digital bitcoin.
Today, almost half of the world’s population lives in cities and the number of urban residents is constantly increasing.
The 21st century time is absolutely the best time to live. Technology has shaped everything and life have become..
The concept of the Smart city is based on the development of urban areas integrated with infrastructure and IoT…
The benefits that knowledge brings will also be extended by novel technologies to every part of the society and assist nations…
The application of ICT in a city environment can bring about a significant increase in productivity and well-being.
First, the implementation of this concept unambiguously improves the quality of life of the population of the region, or…
Finding routes to navigate from one part to another in the city, is an activity that most citizens intuitively undertake…
Green economics efficiency is based on the principle that resources are scarce. What this means is there is actually not…
The term green economy was first introduced in 1989 in a report from the United Kingdom which was presented by an environmental economist…
People-centric Smart City benefits for all. New measures, IT applications, and young talents.
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.
The Smart City roadmap of London connects data & community to be the smartest city on the World.
Smart City Moscow is transforming urban living for its citizens. Explore the benefits and possibilities of a smarter city with Moscow smart city strategy.
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.
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 Smart City vision of Dubai is to make Dubai the happiest city on Earth over the last 40 years.
The big data-based Smart City master plan focuses on IoT and AI-based traffic management.
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 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…
Dublin City provides a wealth of information to help if you are thinking about starting your own business, or have recently done so. The first part…
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…
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 city of the future is networked, tuned in to the environment, livable, and interesting from an economic point of view.
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…
A well functioning market economy will preserve and continually improve the environment….
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..
The existing state of the world is not a constant, which allows futurologists to predict the development of society.
Smart Cities Connect is where the smart cities community meets. We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community…
Building Cities of the future. MONTEM develops intelligent infrastructure for different sectors on municipality and national levels.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) refers to the integration of telecommunications, computers, and associated enterprise…
The project implemented in collaboration with DEWA, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Siemens Energy, is the first solar-driven green hydrogen-producing facility.
Singapore’s ambitious Smart Nation initiative harness technology to improve livelihoods for all.
The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to drive electricity — transforming the way Canadians get to where they need to go.
The contract includes the provision of planning and control systems for the 130 km long 380kV grid reinforcement and grid expansion project.
Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the launch of the Vehicle Scrappage Policy is a milestone in India’s development.
City 4.0 is about Digitalization. Digitalization will improve a city’s productivity, fast growth, and drive economic activities.
Siemens Limited and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) jointly announced the successful deployment of Smart Metering.
City 3.0: Building Compelling Smart City Business Cases, Smart People, Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Government, Smart Living…
China has become a global leader in smart cities initiatives, combining embedded sensors, metering devices, cameras, and other monitoring…
The state of Green is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership from Denmark. We foster relations with international stakeholders…
Smart Cities requires integrated management of the economic, social, and infrastructure aspect of urbanization with the use of advanced…
Change is a constant. We have seen several changes impacting our lives from the metal to the machine age until the digital revolution.
Using innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication solutions, city executives can help improve…
Services that municipalities provide depend partly on the size of the town or city but typically include a school system, police and fire…
Smartivist is a person who understands, supports, and promotes the positive features of Smart Cities and innovative gadgets implementation into daily life.
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
Densely built-up urban areas are vast “repositories” or “banks” of raw materials. Urban mining is a concept for the systematic inventory…
In September 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, comprising 17 universally..
A start-up ecosystem consists of all individuals and stakeholders involved in a company start-up, interacting as a system.
Combines spatial planning and energy planning disciplines to ensure a stable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy supply.
The sharing economy is often seen as a route to greater social responsibility and conservation of resources. The term refers to the community…
(SGI/SGEI) Prudent and reliable provision of public goods and services that entail a special responsibility for the community at large.
The primary focus of “sensitive urban renewal,” a successful Viennese model introduced nearly 40 years ago, has always been on affordable…
Secondary raw materials are raw materials that are recovered from recycled waste. They serve as raw materials for new products but differ…
This term defines energy sources that are constantly renewed or replenished and hence are permanently available. Renewables include sunlight
The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, is an agreement between 195 member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
The network of several European cities and municipalities is committed to supplying urban populations with organic produce and promoting…
Open government data are data collected by the public administration – including, e.g., geodata, traffic data, and environmental, budget,…
Nearly-zero-energy buildings are characterized by very low energy requirements, with a considerable share of these requirements covered…
Refers to the routine use of different modes of transport for different journeys over a specific period, which usually varies between…
Internet-based platforms allow transport providers to be accessed at any time. From basic travel information and booking through to…
Refers to the increasing availability of mobility solutions that are consumed as a service. Usually, this entails choosing from a wide…
The urban microclimate is the climate of the city or a small area of it, which directly impacts local people. The urban microclimate…
A digital tool that provides information about the material composition of buildings and the quality and quantity of the materials they…
Living labs embody a research concept, often collocated in a user-centered, territorial context (e.g., a city or region) that examines…
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) is a generic term for a network of infrastructures, devices, and other objects that can interact with one another…
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 pumps take heat energy from water, the ground, or the air, bring it to a usable temperature, and transfer it into heating or hot…
The regional equivalent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is usually presented in nominal terms using the market prices of the respective…
Grey energy refers to the (considerable) amounts of energy consumed (and the respective “grey” CO2 emissions produced) over the entire…
These days, traditional forms of government are no longer sufficient to ensure effective use of the volume and variety of information…