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…
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Smart cities may be a key natural disaster resource
Cities around the world now have smart features — and some more than others. The world is also becoming more urban in general. In…
Buildings of the future will have complete control over their energy expenditure
Could the buildings of the future really become 100% environmentally-friendly and energy efficient? It turns out they could. According to PBC Today, 37% of UK…
Smart city? Smart mayor!
I have been writing about smart cities for some years. I wondered which advice I would give to the mayor if she asked me…
The connection between smart city infrastructure and accessibility
The transit systems and social services of major metropolitan areas should be appealing to people with disabilities. Managing a condition that affects one’s vision,…
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…