The United Nations (UN) estimates that by 2050, 66% of the world’s population will live in cities. This creates an unprecedented pressure on cities around the world to optimise the standard of living for citizens, organisations and institutions. Cities such as Dubai, Singapore, Yinchuan and Copenhagen are experimenting with new technology and digital services to […] … learn more→
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Technology is not enough to create connected cities – here’s why
How to ensure smart cities benefit everyone
This isn’t a vision of life like on “The Jetsons.” It’s real urban communities responding in real-time to changing weather, times of day and citizen needs. These efforts can span entire communities. They can vary from monitoring traffic to keep cars moving efficiently or measuring air quality to warn residents (or turn on massive air […] … learn more→
Why brand new cities across the world are still empty
Some of the most gorgeous and vibrant places on Earth are old and even ancient cities, modernized little by little to reflect layers of history. Brand new cities, though sparkling with promise, can be quick to build but slow to populate; devoid of culture and more importantly, people. Solving problems With urban populations expected to […] … learn more→
