What does it take to be the happiest city in the world?
A city’s happiness goes hand in hand, of course, with the happiness of its residents. But, what does it depend on? How can a city contribute to the wellbeing and satisfaction of the community that lives in it?
Cities and maternity: how new urban planning can help with pregnancy and breastfeeding practices
Birth rate is now a hot topic due to the declining rates in Western nations as well as the population growth in the rest of the world
How are European cities coping with gas restrictions?
The EU has been forced to reconsider its energy production model. This crisis has not been as bad as it could have been, but things may change in the near future, and Europe could be facing anxious times in terms of energy supplies.
How will smart airports change the way we travel?
Airports have gradually gone on to form small communities uniting cities and the world through air travel. Within their anticipated evolution, they are expected to play an even more crucial role in the development of smart cities.
Eight innovative uses for drones that are already in play
Discover the top transformative uses for drones: from transportation to emergency response, see how drones are revolutionizing our life.
Fire protection technology: how New Orleans improved its safety by providing free smoke detectors
The City of New Orleans has greatly increased its safety by distributing cheap smoke detectors among its at-risk population
Why are micro-mobility companies failing to take off?
The micro-mobility business, a field in transportation that involves a range of light vehicles such as scooters, PMVs in general or shared bicycles, is just not taking off. What are the obstacles? What are the main failures in terms of implementing this form of mobility, which, on the other hand, is necessary?
This is how emergency systems work in a smart city
Dispatch centers manage first responders, firefighters and police calls. Digital transformation aim to revolutionise that kind of collaboration.
How Japan managed to avoid the costly price of earthquakes
The earthquake affecting Turkey and Syria has once again highlighted the role of cities in terms of preventing or mitigating the effects of disasters. Is there more margin for saving lives? If we look at Japan, the answer is yes.
The algorithm that clears the way for emergency vehicles
Can an algorithm improve the way traffic is controlled, giving priority to emergency vehicles and guiding them along the fastest routes? It’s already being tested.