15 city leaders define a ‘smart city’ - Smart Cities Dive
WEBNov 2, 2021 — Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said a smart city is data-driven, technologically focused and well designed. It “designs and implements solutions for efficient use of time, resources, and energy — improving city processes and quality of life for residents,” said Gallego. It’s a city that uses “edge technology, and data, especially real ...
5 of the world's most eco-friendly building materials
WEBJul 2, 2018 — Some, for example, solely look at whether a material is locally sourced. They seek out "things that are available, that don't have to travel far, that are using local resources and what is easily available in the construction market," Eric Mackres, manager of building sustainability at the World Resources Institute Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, told Smart Cities Dive.
11 experts predict what will shape smart cities in 2021
WEBDec 15, 2020 — The latest data & technology powering smart cities. Still, the resilience shown by cities to pursue “smart city” efforts despite an unprecedented health crisis suggests even more growth will come in 2021. To gauge our readers’ thoughts on this, Smart Cities Dive put out a call for expert predictions on what the new year will hold for ...
Why cities are exploring metaverse technology
WEBAug 8, 2022 — Santa Monica, California, and Seoul, South Korea, are among the cities exploring how metaverse technology can improve city services or boost businesses. Some fear it could leave residents behind. Published Aug. 8, 2022. By Karen Kroll. Some cities are deploying metaverse technology to more effectively administer public services, engage ...
10 US cities ready for a ‘smart city future’ - Smart Cities Dive
WEBFeb 1, 2023 — "The cities that will thrive in the future will be the ones best adapted to our new and greener ways of living. By looking at a range of factors, including tech infrastructure, sustainability, and the tech-driven job market, we were able to get a better picture of the U.S. and European cities will be leading the way into a smarter future,” said Erik Wallin, founder and chief ecosystem ...
50 ideas for better cities - Smart Cities Dive
WEBHere are a few of my favorites: #1: Combat climate change by adapting our existing building stock. #5: Map everything. #6: Use temporary structures to provide amenities to underserved communities. #7: Design for generational diversity. #15: Look at the city through the lens of food. #19: Use natural systems to support the city’s infrastructure.
NYC launches ‘smart city testbed’: Here are the first 3 pilot ...
WEBOct 12, 2023 — On Wednesday, the city’s Office of Technology and Innovation launched the “NYC Smart City Testbed Program,” an initiative allowing city agencies to collaborate with companies and academic institutions on pilots that will primarily operate in public spaces. “New York City has a new tool to keep up with major advances in urban technology ...
Kansas City streetlight-mounted EV charger pilot aims for equity ...
WEBAug 4, 2021 — WRI connected with Kansas City for inclusion in a pole-mounted charging infrastructure study it launched in January. WRI began the project largely to address the lack of accessible EV charging infrastructure in the U.S. which, among a host of other factors, is caused by high costs and the need for infrastructure space on already crowded streetscapes, Kothari said.
Report: Smart city technology could dramatically improve quality …
WEBJun 12, 2018 — Dive Brief: A new McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report has found smart city technology can improve various indicators of residents’ quality of life by a noticeable amount.; The research by MGI, the business and economics research arm of McKinsey&Company, found smart cities can save between 30 and 300 lives per year in a city with a population of 5 million; reduce crime by 30-40%; reduce ...
The 10 most future-ready cities in North America: report
WEBNov 15, 2022 — The latest data & technology powering smart cities. The researchers surveyed leaders in 200 cities worldwide, including 51 in North America, and 2,000 citizens in 20 cities, including five in North America, to name the top 10 future-ready cities in North America: Boulder, Colorado. Salt Lake City. Oklahoma City.
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