Songdo, model of the smart and sustainable city of the future
Songdo International Business District in South Korea is a prime example of a new city that brings together the world’s best technologies, building design…
May, 2017
5G Internet: the connectivity of the future
Incredibly fast Internet Huge amounts of data Necessary to connect the IoT The challenge: an entirely new infrastructure 5G promises data speeds in the…
Seoullo 7017: recycling a highway into city park
Two weeks ago the grand opening of Seoullo 7017 took place in the Korean capital Seoul. A 16 metre high overdue highway overpass was…
Cutting-edge tech that’s shaping the cities of the future
Philips soon to offer mind-controlled appliances Smart clothes that act as sensors Bioluminescent trees to light the streets Panasonic’s invisible screens Circular runways: the…
Smart cities: facts and figures, drivers and solutions
The world is getting more and more urbanized. By 2040, 65 percent of the world’s population will be living in cities. 1.3 million people…
Spencer Marr (CUNY): ‘Our resilient energy systems reduce vulnerability to grid outages’
In our series of interviews with Smart City Experts we talked to Spencer Marr, Esq. Spencer is working at the intersection of public policy…
How Connected Cities Are A Platform For Innovation
By Peter Madden Urban innovators are increasingly thinking of the city not just in terms of place, but as a platform. Throughout history, cities…
Africa Smart City Blueprint: Africa’s time is now
Last week Rwanda hosted the third Transform Africa Summit that focused on developing ‘smart cities.’ The meeting, which was held from 1-12 May, convened over…
Join this Green Urban Economy survey and get the report
Hello, My name is Maria Makolska Tenold. I would like to invite all who represent Cities around the world to participate in the survey…
Amsterdam delivers parcels by e-cargo bicycle
In Amsterdam, mailcompany PostNL is replacing 100 Diesel delivery van rides with sustainable e-cargo bicycle delivery. This will reduce carbon emissions by approximately 60,000kg…