Sociable cities
For shopping, entertainment, to see and to be seen, and to meet other people public places are favored spaces. Especially in older towns; newly…
Collaborative city
Cities of commons
This article answers the question how neighborhoods and cities can become thriving communities and places to live that contribute to the well-being of their…
Fair cities
Worldwide there are major differences between cities in the chance of a decent life for citizens. That’s not fair because disadvantaged people can hardly…
City of doers
Work can be a source of ultimate personal satisfaction. It also contributes to the prosperity of cities, companies and countries. At best, both are…
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…
Digitally just cities
In his seminal book The Myth of the Machine Lewis Mumford wrote that emerging new megatechnics would create a uniform, all-enveloping, super-planetary structure, designed…
Robot to help recover impounded cars in Moscow
Moscow’s Government Contact Centre has been in operation since 2011 and includes the city’s information and dispatch services. It currently processes about 2.5 million…
City of Helsinki evaluates the impact of design
The City of Helsinki initiated collaboration with Aalto University’s Department of Design last spring to evaluate the impact of design activities. The evaluation represents…
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…
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,…