Malaysia: Addressing the Impact of Hyper-Urbanisation through Private Sector Empowerment
The Malaysian Government is highly committed to working with the private sector to create a better future for our cities and citizens. The Government collaborates with the private sector on various high-impact projects, aiming to mitigate the impacts of hyper-urbanisation and provide opportunities for local tech players to showcase their capabilities. The speech will highlight […]
Collaborations Moving Cities Forward
Urban challenges are more complex than ever. To address them, cross-sector collaboration in governance is crucial. Governments are starting to tap into the potential of citizen participation and the involvement of the private sector to create inclusive and sustainable urban environments. What is the best way for cities to find a balance between the co-creation […]
Cities Collaborating in the Development of Digital Twins
How can two cities, together with some of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, collaborate in order to develop urban digital twins? By modeling urban dynamics with the help of big data, digital twins have the potential to forecast the impact of public policies prior to their application, becoming a powerful tool to help decision-making. […]
A Radical Shift Towards Urban Circularity
Urban centers are leading the way in embracing the circular economy, an approach that emphasizes resource efficiency and waste repurposing. By redesigning, reducing, reusing, and recycling, cities can achieve a balance between economic growth and sustainability. But how can circular practices be seamlessly integrated into the urban fabric? What strategies can cities adopt to minimize […]
Innovative urban governance models designed to overcome smart city challenges
Author | Jaime Ramos What is known as the fourth industrial revolution is providing cities with highly valuable technological innovations. However, many of the challenges of these tools lie in the way in which they are used. How to use them effectively? Part of the answer lies in new urban governance models. In fact, technology is […]
What are passive houses and what are their energy benefits
Author | Jaime Ramos When studying the issue of the energy efficiency of buildings, one sometimes gets the feeling that it begins from the roof down. Apart from focusing on achieving clean energy production, it is useful to understand that we have the power to reduce consumption and alleviate energy losses. Passive houses have been doing this […]
How artificial intelligence is helping to transform urban planning processes
Author | Jaime Ramos The main priorities and challenges of smart cities include re-humanizing them, i.e., making them more citizen-centric again, reconquering lost space, recovering green and sustainable spaces that foster community activity. Added to this ideal is the challenge of achieving it in a fair and equal manner, overcoming gentrification. Can non-human intelligence (paradoxically) help us achieve […]
Is it possible to reduce noise pollution in existing urbanized areas?
Author | Jaime Ramos Excessive noise or noise pollution not only has a negative impact on the concept of a city, but also on the health of its residents. How can it be tackled? NOISE POLLUTION: THE DANGERS BEHIND IT When we talk about noise pollution, also known as acoustic pollution, we are referring to […]
From promises to progress: these cities are achieving their climate goals
Author | Jaime Ramos Goals relating to environmental and climate emergencies have become a transversal priority at a global level. Although the degree of awareness is higher than ever, converting good intentions into actions is proving to be more complicated. At a local level, which cities offer good examples worth following? Cities can do a […]
Data management strategies in smart cities: how data governance is helping to take full advantage of the potential of big data
Author | Jaime Ramos Today, the concept of smart cities is inseparable from that of big data management. Big Data is now the key to accessing different technologies that provide extraordinary opportunities within the urban context. The institutional integration of data requires accurate planning and strategies based on local priorities. DATA AND SMART CITIES: THE REAL MEANING […]