Queens is on a quest to become a ‘smart borough’
28/07/2021 – Smart Cities Dive
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What happened to Dubai man-made islands?
It’s twenty years since the construction of the man-made islands of Dubai began. Two decades later, the story is very different to what the developers imagined. Islands yet to be completed, abandoned projects, the sea reclaiming its space…
Homelessness in Japan: the country with the smallest percentage of homeless people
Japan is the only country in the world with a homeless population rate of 0%. That’s what the 2020 data indicate, which show an amazing drop that began in the preceding years.
IoT security solutions: How to prevent IoT attacks?
The Internet of Things (IoT) or the digital interconnection of any device promises to change the history of technology in a major way. However, it is not all good news when we talk about developments such as these. As has always been the case with any information exchange method or system, there is a risk of it being intercepted.
Seasonal allergies: a clear example of bad urban planning
If respiratory allergies are mainly caused by pollen, people suffering with them should avoid the countryside and move to the city. However, despite what logic suggests, this is not the case.
What is the theory of Doughnut Economics and how can it mold cities?
The term ‘Doughnut Economics’ was first coined by the British economist Kate Raworth, who proposes a new humanist economic model, a tool which many cities worldwide are starting to use.
The six most groundbreaking urban innovations of 2021
What are this year’s top urban tech trends? It is hard to offer a single list, particularly bearing in mind the interdisciplinary nature and synergies being revealed by innovations.
Barcelona 92: the impact of hosting the Olympics in the interest of global exposure
Barcelona 92 was a marvelous strategy for the city of Barcelona to receive global exposure. The city created the Barcelona Olympic Office and after numerous years of applications and projects, in 1986, the result was announced. Barcelona would host the 1992 Olympics, an event that would provide the city with prestige and make it a globally relevant city, sharing its values of democracy, social integration and multi-culturalism.
USDOT releases report on smart cities and communities
27/07/2021 – Green Car Congress