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.
Bike infrastructure: ideas, improvement principles and cities with the best infrastructure
If cities really want more people to cycle, what do they need to do? How can active modes of transport be promoted? How can cities be improved?
Solar windows: the next architectural revolution?
What are solar windows? In this article we explore a potentially revolutionary invention that is already helping smart buildings to reduce their power bills by generating their own electricity.
Flying drones and cities: a complicated relationship
In the social imaginary, delivery drones will be flying over urbanites as cars did in around 1960 in futurology journals. But are drones suitable for cities? What are the challenges?