Content Pills #6: Effects of the Olympics on Host Cities. The Urbanism Legacy
On 25th July 2022, Barcelona celebrates the 30th anniversary of the hosting of the XXV Olympic Games in 1992.
Eutrophication: the green tide threatening coastal cities and wetlands
Eutrophication, which comes from the Greek word eutrophos (well-nourished), indicates a serious imbalance in rivers, lakes, reservoirs wetlands and other aquatic ecosystems. Eutrophication is an environmental tragedy. Is there a solution?
The evolving pattern of China’s public transport system: from pedals to high speed and back again
For more than a century, cycling was the most popular mode of transport in China, a country that is now at the forefront of high-speed rail development.
Smart City Expo World Congress 2022
Save the date! 15-17 NOV 2022
10 Best IoT Industry 4.0 Implementations
Businesses in the industry 4.0 sector face unceasing demands to become faster, smarter, leaner, and more profitable. We’ve all heard of Smart Cities and Smart homes, but the fully automated and IoT-enabled Smart factory is also on the horizon. Indeed, it’s already possible today, says Darren Wall, freelance technology writer.
Moving home? Here’s what to do with your smart home devices
Amazon Astro is one of the most anticipated smart home tech releases of 2022. Think of it as an Alexa on wheels. Equipped with a moving 1080p periscope camera, the Astro will move around your home providing Alexa services like video chat. It can also closely integrate with Amazon Ring products to improve home security, says Jocelyn Brown, freelance technology writer.
Content Pills #5: The urgency and importance of population issues
World Population Day is celebrated annually on 11 July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.
Mediterranean cities: Tackling socio-economic tensions and vulnerabilities
Recover the dialogue held in Barcelona on july 6
What is ecological succession and how does it affect cities?
Ecological succession is a key element in the re-naturalization of urban and peri-urban spaces. A very cheap way of achieving the most healthy and resilient ecosystem possible. How can we achieve it?
Content Pills #4: 10 New Smart Cities Books To Read this 2022 Summer
Are you searching a lecture for this summer? As featured on CNN, Forbes, Inc., we identifies and rates the best books in the world, based on recommendations by thought leaders and experts, about Urbanism, IoT, AI and diferents Smart Cities challenges.