Dutch design: Ashtrays become charging stations
The Netherlands wants to be a smoke-free country by 2040. Therefore, as of October all Dutch train stations are smoke-free. The Dutch railway management…
Sustainability
Smart streetlights are making cities safer and more sustainable
As the adoption of smart city technology accelerates around the globe, developers and city planners are finding new ways to make existing utilities and…
Helsinki Energy Challenge continues
The coronavirus does not stop Helsinki’s climate work. The schedule for the international Helsinki Energy Challenge has been altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Well-fed cities
How can the world ensure sufficient food of good quality without burdening nature? This article provides an answer to these question. When it comes…
How smart cities manage energy for heating and cooling
As the world’s population grows, the challenges of balancing energy consumption and standard of living increases for those in charge of planning our cities…
Six European cities investigate AI to move towards carbon neutrality
Helsinki, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris Region, Stavanger and Tallinn will challenge companies to develop innovative solutions in the fields of energy and mobility. Their first…
Circular Cities
Our economy can be characterized by the “take-make-waste principle”, which results in cheap mass-products that are thrown away at the end of their life-cycle….
Well-governed cities
Democracy must encompass more than an incidental vote for a certain party. Below, the additional possibilities that cities have for involving citizens in policy…
Future Cities: Smart by default. Humane by choice
Smart City Hub brings you an exciting new series of essays: “Future Cities: Smart by default. Humane by choice”. Every few weeks, a new…
Coalmines, sources of smart energy after all?
To date, the burning of coal is responsible for 25% of total annual global greenhouse gas emissions. Still, coal mines may after all contribute…