Dubai’s AI Bus Stations and the Future of Public Transport Infrastructure
Dubai continues to innovate in the field of mobility, and this time the focus is on public transportation. The city’s approach aims to transform its network of bus stops and vehicles into a connected digital ecosystem, a vision that has taken shape with the recent inauguration of a smart bus station at the Mall of the Emirates.
City of Darwin commits to community by launching new data platform
The Australian city of Darwin has launched a data analytics platform designed to give residents and businesses easy access to a wide range of information generated through municipal services. The aim is to promote greater transparency so that community decision making can be better informed.
Electric air taxi from JFK to Manhattan: Is this the future of NYC commuting?
Manhattan has been chosen as the setting for the first test flights of an electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi (eVTOL) in New York. Joby Aviation recently tested this new mode of transport, designed to dramatically cut travel time between JFK Airport and Manhattan. With this initiative, the United States joins a new form of transportation already in use in Dubai.
Report shows brownfield redevelopment is critical to EU housing shortage crisis
Transforming derelict land through the Brownfield redevelopment project is crucial to solving the EU housing crisis & promoting sustainable urban growth.
Germany builds the world’s tallest wind turbine
Germany is aiming for a Guinness World Record with the construction of what will become the tallest wind turbine in the world in Schipkau, an area historically linked to mining.
Is climate change responsible for the damage to millions of French homes?
More than 12 million homes in France have structural damage caused by the shrinking and swelling of the clay soil on which they are built. Extended periods of drought followed by heavy rainfall trigger this phenomenon, weakening building foundations and requiring major investment to repair the damage. Climate change has intensified this phenomenon through rising temperatures, triggering heatwaves that contribute to geotechnical droughts.
From landfill to urban ecosystem: Tallinn transforms its waste with the new Lasnamäe circular center
In 2024, Tallinn inaugurated the Lilleküla Circular Economy Center, its first pilot facility designed to replace landfills and implement a citywide strategy focused on recycling, reuse, and repair. The Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center, inaugurated in April 2026, adds another facility, doubling down on Tallinn’s commitment to advancing its comprehensive strategy to complete its transition to a true circular economy by 2035 and move closer to climate neutrality.
The new era of road analytics platforms
Road analysis and management have evolved thanks to technology. In the past, action was taken only after an incident occurred, but the focus has now shifted to preventing problems. Road management has moved from a reactive approach to a preventive one. How has this been achieved? Through the use of platforms and applications that rely on road sensors, vehicle data, and AI to interpret the information.
Benefits of smart meters: efficiency through innovation
People have a close relationship with utilities. They are essential services that power everyday life. It is no longer just a matter of quality of life; the world as we know it depends entirely on electricity, other energy sources, and water. They are the backbone of modern cities. Efficient network management is essential, and smart meters make it achievable, driving greater efficiency through innovation.
How cities manage on-street parking and parking facilities in response to increasing traffic volume
The problem of on street parking is worsening as sidewalk space is increasingly used for electric vehicle charging stations, spaces for shared cars, and loading and unloading zones. To achieve effective space management and support overall mobility, cities are implementing different systems.