Technology, including sensors, AI, and smart city initiatives, will play a critical role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services.
Tag Archives: municipal
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
Smart electric car connection test area
October 31, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
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 […]
Solar power plant developments
October 25, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
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 […]
Organic waste recycling plant
October 25, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Plant for the processing of organic waste into renewable natural gas Goal To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the overall environmental condition of the city Project In partnership with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., the city will begin installing new equipment at the Dufferin Solid Waste Management Facility later this year. The new equipment will convert […]
Air pollution control fund
October 24, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Mayor helps boroughs target toxic air hotspots Goal Reducing air emissions, improving the environmental situation Project The funding is part of an air pollution fund of £20 million set up for projects in 29 boroughs, including the electrification of Hackney Council’s fleet of vehicles, installing electric charging stations on lampposts poles in Hounslow and the […]
Barcelona Energia launch
October 19, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Launching a clean energy operator Goal To create an operator that integrates clean energy sources to deliver electricity to the city’s services and population Project Barcelona Energia, a clean energy operator, has been launched as a pilot project. The company begins by meeting the electricity needs of the city council and municipal companies, as well […]
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 […]
Office of Agile Transformation
August 17, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
The purpose of this tender is to create an Office of Agile Transformation to guide and promote the agile transformation of the IMI organization. The Municipal Institute of Informatics (IMI), upon completion of the OTA service, will adopt a set of dynamics, practices, and processes that will equip it with the tools to manage the […]
Waste-to-energy
March 3, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Waste-to-energy incineration of municipal solid waste that then uses the energy (in the form of heat) to produce electricity and/or steam for heating.
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.
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
2007, Tianjin, China
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Following earlier cooperation between China and Singapore on the Suzhou Industrial Park in China while benefiting from Singapore’s…
1996, Kyoto, Japan
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Crowdsourcing involves obtaining work, information, or opinions from a large group of people who submit their data via the Internet…
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…
CITYKEYS
November 15, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Solution allows cities to move towards a sustainable transformation while spending less public resources and improving services for citizens.
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.
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.
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…
Amsterdam Smart City realized through a partnership among businesses, authorities, research institutions, and the people.
The project aims to provide Ahmedabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the Sabarmati River banks and redefine the identity of..
Canada : New EV Chargers Coming to Ontario
September 5, 2021
ENERGY
The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to drive electricity — transforming the way Canadians get to where they need to go.
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…
Municipal CIO
August 17, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
The CIO is responsible for collecting the city’s information, and making it available to decision-makers, residents, and partners.
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…
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.
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.
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…
Circular Economy
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
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
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
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
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
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
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
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
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
An innovative digital modeling tool for planning, executing and managing a construction project across the project lifecycle.
Automated vehicles
July 31, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Vehicles, mobile robots, and driverless transport systems are largely autonomous in their operation. The level of automation varies…
Adapting Infrastructure to Climate Change
July 31, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
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
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
ICT-based solutions to enhance the autonomy of elderly people. The aim is to maintain and promote an independent…
The ‘green’ generation is growing up in very positive trend, although children are still skeptical that they can make a difference.
EY Smart City
May 11, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
EY smart city initiative considers needs of its people and stakeholders. While data drive efficiencies, to maximize needs of stakeholders.
HP Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Cities want better insights on what causes their biggest societal problems. Enter predictive analytics.
McKinsey Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Sensor data and high-tech command centers promised a revolutionary new way to manage complex operations and automate infrastructure systems.
Space requirement of renewable energy sources
January 7, 2021
ENERGY
It takes more space to produce renewable energy than you think, says Paul Behrens…
Plastic bag or paper bag?
April 23, 2020
CLIMATE
Is it a greener plastic bag or paper bag? … you may be surprised!
After the first Smart Cities Mission for 100 cities, the government will expand the Smart Cities Mission to all 4000 cities in the country.
What is Smart Waste Management and how it works
December 1, 2017
CLIMATE, TECHNOLOGY
With so much smart technology making the scene, the opportunities and innovations are amazing.
IoT Technology Solutions for Smart municipal services
October 14, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
World-class cities gain their high stature because of various first-class infrastructure like having state-of-the-art airport…