XZero, Kuwait’s model for a sustainable smart city
Xzero, this is how Kuwait’s new smart city wants to be. All the initial details about its urban planning and development.
Haiti and its cities: a history of failure and resilience
Haiti and its cities: a story of failure and resilience. How they have been developed, services, problems, risks, public policies and more
Why does Japan routinely destroy ‘new’ buildings?
Many regions in Japan have houses that were not designed to last, but rather have a useful life of 30 years. Why does Japan destroy houses like this? Is it sustainable?
CISCO. Between envisioning a better world and creating one, there’s a bridge.
For over 30 years, Cisco has been helping communities around the globe connect, protect, and transform the lives of their residents. Our trustworthy technologies serve as a foundation to expand equitable access, build secure and resilient infrastructure, and power remote work and trusted workplaces. Accelerate transformation in your communities with Cisco solutions that enable sustainability, create a more inclusive future for all, and help you build your bridge to possible.
Introduction of strategy of Chengdu
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What is urban homesteading and how can it benefit cities
Urban homesteading is a phenomenon that is spreading throughout cities across the world. What is it and what are its strong or weak points?
Microsoft for Government: Deliver resilient and secure technology in an increasingly connected world
Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Why do some smart cities fail?
Why do some smart cities fail? How can it be avoided? Public policies that lead to success and failure. What are the reasons why certain smart cities do not work well?
The Parking Reform Era Underway for Urban Planning
When California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2907 into law on September 22, 2022—making it easier and cheaper to develop around transit stops by requiring less parking—it culminated a decade of political and legislative work. AB 2907 was only the latest in a string of laws proposed for similar effect, dating back to AB 710 in 2011, but it was the first to end up on the governor’s desk.
Micro-housing: what is it and why could it be a housing solution
What is micro-housing and why can it be a habitability solution? Advantages, benefits and disadvantages, problems and risks.