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…
smartcities
How circuit boards have to adapt to support smart cities
As we begin to gain a broader understanding of what near-future smart cities may look like, it’s become clearer just how many different systems…
Key technology trends in smart cities
The smart cities market will be worth $833bn by 2030, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. It recently published an overview of…
Punggol will demonstrate future living in Singapore
The town of Punggol in Singapore is slated to become a ‘tech-enabled, sustainable’ town showcasing the republic’s smart nation ambitions. The plans were announed…
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…
American city develops real-world smart city environment
It is often thought that smart city initiatives are the prerogative of the big cities of this world. The opposite is true, as is…
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…
The US has a security camera penetration rate rivalling China’s
Media outlets across the world have published articles on the growing use of video surveillance equipment in China. However, the use of video surveillance…
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…