Open data: how can they improve citizen engagement and the economy?
Open data offer an opportunity to improve the efficiency, productivity and creativity of city councils and the companies that use them
Brief history of artificial intelligence
Can a machine think? This simple question hides a major scientific, historical and philosophical journey. Giving an exact answer is not devoid of a defining utopian and transformative passage of the human being through the Universe.
Geothermal energy: a simple solution for making urban heat more sustainable
In the European Union, 40% of energy consumption come from basic services including heating, cooling and hot water in buildings
What effects could a solar storm have on our cities?
Are our cities prepared for a solar superstorm? In this post, we analyze the effects that a solar flare could have on the cities we know today.
Mosquitoes and health: how science has been tackling the silent killer of millions for centuries
Mosquitoes and health: how science and cities have been fighting the killer of millions of people. What diseases does it transmit, and what tools do we have.
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The countdown is officially on: registration for #SCEWC24 is open! This November, we’ll host the greatest Smart City Expo in our 13-year history. We’re proud to convene the entire smart city ecosystem to catalyze change and multiply action – our largest gathering of worldwide companies, governments, administrations, entrepreneurs, experts, and organizations pushing the boundaries of […]
Can citizens design their own streets?
Could you imagine a city created by its citizens? Their experiences and recommendations may help create a better urban plan, as shown in Salt Lake City.
Kutupalong, the world’s largest refugee camp
Analyzing the past, origin, present and the different options for the future of Kutupalong, the largest refugee camp in the world.
How Seoul is struggling to improve its air quality
Several cities such as Seoul, South Korea, are already struggling to improve air quality through the use of technology and smart policies. Find out how they are doing it!
Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town: planning for the next 100 years
Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town is a small experimental town in Fujisawa City. Sponsored by Panasonic and two other local companies, the aim is to develop technologies to reduce the impact of humans in the world while making space for any further advances that may happen in the next century.