Should we be looking to the stars or at cities? Practical approaches to the phenomenon of overpopulation
Does overpopulation really pose a threat to survival and lifestyle conditions on Earth? What can humanity do to alleviate its effects?
Connected culture: libraries, educational programmes and idea laboratories that transform a city
Cities across the world have integrated the improvement of their library networks and idea laboratories into their transformation plans
A digital zebra crossing could be the future of our roads
Are smart crosswalks the future? Today we analyze the new technological proposals designed to improve and create safer crosswalks in our cities.
Algorithm Arturo: mathematics for improving habitability
Arturo is an artificial intelligence designed to establish which urban planning conditions make our cities more liveable in order to help administrations
The sustainable urbanisation value chain
A value chain can help parties to identify where and how they can generate urban value, increasing synergies between authorities, companies and citizens
Can parks be smart? These are the key aspects that define a Smart Park
Public parks are an intrinsic part of urban life. However, technology has been absent in this crucial bit of infrastructure. Until now
Does anyone remember lift attendants? We need to refresh and update ourselves
New technologies will have a great impact on the job market, meaning that citizens need to be ready for the jobs of the future
From startup to scaleup: moving towards a new business approach
A business mentality based on survival, innovation and continuous adaptation fits in with the type of business needed in modern cities
What lies behind connected licence plates?
Although the idea of a wireless licence plate with an electronic ink display may seem outlandish, this technology is already being tested
Brasilia, the smart city of the past
Brasilia was one of the first smart cities ever built. It’s still a shining example of ingenuity, but also of the risks involved in long term planning.