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Nature’s Resilience: Exploring Biodiversity

April 16, 2023 CLIMATE

Join us on a journey to explore the fascinating connection between nature and resilience! Our blog delves into the intricate relationship between biodiversity and environmental stability, examining how natural ecosystems contribute to the resilience and adaptability of our planet.

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What is a biophilic city?

February 15, 2023 CITIES

What is a “biophilic city”? The author of the “biophilic city” concept is American urbanist Tim Beatley. In 2010, he published a book titled “Biophilic Cities: …

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Buses of the future

December 20, 2022 SMART TECHNOLOGY

Midjourney has shown what the city buses of the future would look like. AI can assist in prototyping buses of the future in several ways, such as: Computer-aided design (CAD) software: AI can assist in the creation of detailed and accurate 3D models of the bus and its components, which can be used for virtual […]

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Helsinki

November 21, 2022 CITIES

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.

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Prague

November 21, 2022 CITIES

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

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Unmanned digital kiosks

November 7, 2022 INNOVATION PIONEERS

A network of multifunctional street postal terminals Goal Improvement of the process of goods delivery and receipt Project Helsinki The Finnish government and the Finnish technology company Agora Networks plan to install a network of 200 smart postal terminals (digital kiosks) in all cities by the end of 2019. The postal terminals will not only […]

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Introduction of new cybersecurity standards

October 21, 2022 INNOVATION PIONEERS

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 […]

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Xpeng X2 flying car presented in Dubai

October 20, 2022 TRANSPORTATION

The Xpeng X2 is the name of a new Chinese electric-powered vehicle ( flying car) that conducted its first pilot flight in October 2022 in Dubai. It is equipped with an obstacle detection radar system, can use a parachute, and automatically determine the situation when it is necessary to use it. The flight took place at […]

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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 […]

solar energy

Popularization of solar panels

September 20, 2022 SMART ENERGY

Solar Panels Together London Scheme Goals Increasing the share of green energy Project Under a new city initiative, owners of apartments in the same building can band together to subsidize the purchase and installation solar panels In addition, the Mayor has allocated funding to eight counties to implement 13 solar energy projects. Solar panels will […]

urban environment

Open Innovation Competition

August 22, 2022 INNOVATION PIONEERS

Goals Improving the Urban Environment for People with Disabilities Project The competition allows participants to test their innovative solutions to make life easier for people with disabilities. Solutions that will make life easier for people with disabilities. Three key topics: transportation, development of pedestrian zones, and navigation At the end of the contest there are […]

Intelligent learning environment

Intelligent learning environment of the future

August 19, 2022 SMART EDUCATION

6Aika Smart Learning Environments of the Future aims to increase business opportunities for companies developing services, products, and technologies related to learning and smart physical and virtual learning environments. Another key objective is to promote the development of user-centered learning environments in the Six Cities. It also aims to develop effective and understandable models of […]

Tech Leadership

Technology Leadership Advisory Council

August 18, 2022 SMART CITIES

Goals To help find solutions to the city’s most pressing problems. Facilitate communication between startups Project The NYCx program created the Technology Leadership Advisory Council, comprised of 22 leaders from leading tech companies. For example, the co-founder of LinkedIn, the CTO of Microso, and the CEOs of IBM and Google. The council will help assess […]

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Wireless digital content for cinemas

August 15, 2022 SMART CITIES

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 […]

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InformAR

June 1, 2022 INNOVATION LEADERS

InformAR’s solution for 360-degree location scans helps cities to optimize their traffic load and generally forces less traffic in the city.

Garden city

Garden city

May 26, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

Garden city – Intended to be a planned, self-contained community surrounded by “greenbelts”, containing proportionate areas of residences, industry, and agriculture. Garden city movement One of the movements that emerged in response to the terrible urban growth in Victorian Britain. The goals of the movement are articulated in Ebenezer Howard’s book To-morrow: A Peaceful Path […]

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Intellias

May 25, 2022 INNOVATION LEADERS

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 […]

micromobility

First and last mile

May 16, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

First and last-mile – gaps in public transit require individuals to use other forms of transportation such as driving their car or riding their bike. What is micromobility? The term is used to describe short-distance travel solutions, usually the first or last kilometer of a trip. According to a study by the McKinsey Center for […]

Urban data platform

Urban data platform

May 9, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

Urban data platform – provides a cohesive digital environment for the aggregation of data across multiple geographic areas or civic functions of the city. Think of a single platform for collecting and sharing city data.

Transportation and Buildings

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.

Urbanization

Urbanization

April 30, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

Urbanization refers to the population shift from rural to urban areas, the gradual increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas, and the ways in which each society adapts to the change. Is the growth of cities due to the movement of people from rural areas in search of better jobs and better […]

Yupcap

Yupcap

April 25, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

Yupcap – stands for Young Urban Professionals Who Can’t Afford Property. Yupcaps are usually in their 20s and early 30s. Though they tend to have good educations and bright futures, they have high amounts of debt, little credit history, and little saved, making it tough for lenders to lend to them

Greenscape

Greenscape

April 5, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

Greenscape – an area of vegetation in an urban area set aside for aesthetic or recreational purposes. “The function of green spaces in cities is different: they cleanse the air of chemical pollution, have a positive effect on the urban climate, and reduce noise pollution. Another great advantage of urban green spaces is that they […]

low-carbon city

low carbon city

April 3, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

A low-carbon city reduces its carbon footprint by focusing on renewable energy and mitigation measures. The “green” aspects of comprehensive stimulus programs Like all government plans for social and economic revitalization at all levels, comprehensive incentive programs are designed to help decarbonize cities. Urban investments can promote compact, integrated, multipurpose cities that reduce the distance […]

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Bike share

March 22, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

Bike share innovative transportation programs that are ideal for short-distance trips provided users the ability to pick up a bike at a self-serve station and return it at a different self-serve station will thin the system’s service area. In 2019, the GovTech market was worth $400 billion, and half of it was in the U.S. […]

Urban ecology

Urban ecology

March 3, 2022 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

Urban ecology is the scientific study of the relation of living organisms with each other and their surroundings in the context of an urban environment. CITY ECOLOGY is the science of creating favorable conditions for human life in the city, which is achieved by landscaping, reducing and controlling pollution, and using the principles of ecological […]

Smart Cities Technology

Smart Cities Technology

February 13, 2022 EVENTS

West Africa 10-12 May 2022 Smart Cities form part of Securex, which is the largest security, fire, safety, and building management exhibition.

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Smart Grid and Smart Cities

February 12, 2022 EVENTS

Israel, April 25-26, 2022 International Conference on Smart Grid and Smart Cities aim to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and research…

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14th Ecocity world summit

February 7, 2022 EVENTS

2022, 22-24 February In light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on travel restrictions, and the physical distancing requirements through 2021…

Mississauga smart city portrait

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!

Kochi smart city portrait

Kochi

December 7, 2021 CITIES

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.

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CITYKEYS

November 15, 2021 SMART SOLUTIONS

Solution allows cities to move towards a sustainable transformation while spending less public resources and improving services for citizens.

Vienna smart city portrait

Vienna

November 8, 2021 CITIES

Vienna is taking up global issues with flying colors, thanks to an innovative Smart City strategy. Browse strategy, mission and vision.

Moscow smart city portrait

Moscow

November 8, 2021 CITIES

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 portrait

Berlin

November 8, 2021 CITIES

Berlin smart city strategy aims to use technology and innovation and connected city. Smart City Berlin is also…

Sydney smart city portrait

Sydney

November 8, 2021 CITIES

The City of Sydney is experiencing rapid change. Our population is growing, the needs of our community and environment are intensifying and technological…

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Dubai

November 8, 2021 CITIES

The Smart City vision of Dubai is to make Dubai the happiest city on Earth over the last 40 years.

Jaipur smart city portrait

Jaipur

November 8, 2021 CITIES

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 portrait

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

Montreal smart city portrait

Montreal

November 8, 2021 CITIES

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 smart city portrait

Dublin

November 8, 2021 CITIES

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…

Kigali smart city portrait

Kigali

November 8, 2021 CITIES

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.

Stockholm smart city portrait

Stockholm

November 8, 2021 CITIES

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 portrait

Pune

November 8, 2021 CITIES

Pune Smart City has come up with five strategic requirements to fix core urban infrastructure and make it “future-proof.”

Songdo smart city portrait

Songdo

November 7, 2021 CITIES

The city of the future is networked, tuned in to the environment, livable, and interesting from an economic point of view.

Amsterdam smart city portrait

Amsterdam

November 6, 2021 CITIES

Amsterdam Smart City realized through a partnership among businesses, authorities, research institutions, and the people.

Ahmedabad smart city portrait

Ahmedabad

October 19, 2021 CITIES

The project aims to provide Ahmedabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the Sabarmati River banks and redefine the identity of..

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Chiefdom

October 10, 2021 SMART GOVERNMENT

Chiefdom is a form of social and political organization of society. The tribe or a union of tribes is ruled by a tribal or military…

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Politeia

October 9, 2021 SMART GOVERNMENT

Politeia is a form of social government in which, according to Aristotle, the majority rules in the interest of the common good.

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Monarchy

October 9, 2021 SMART GOVERNMENT

Monarchy – one of the forms of monocracy – one-person rule and the name of the state system, at the head of which is the monarch.

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Feudalism

October 8, 2021 SMART GOVERNMENT

The concept of “feudalism” developed in historical science only in the 19th century, but there is still a discrepancy between this…

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Communism

October 8, 2021 SMART GOVERNMENT

The common, in Latin, is communius. A social system with no class division, no government, and no private property, all goods are free…

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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.