The beginning of the end of cash: when advances in technology threaten the weakest
Financial and safety considerations make an argument for the end of cash, but this could have dire consequences for the old and disenfranchised
Will there be a digital divide between smart and dumb cities?
Smart cities separate themselves from the rest by focusing on citizens. Are we creating a new divide between them and those still pursuing older ideas?
Laura Tenenbaum, scientist and communicator: We will lose some battles against climate change
The renowned scientific communicator warns of the battles we will lose in our effort to win the war against climate change.
What technology is used to prevent and punish crime? – Infographic
From drones to AI bots, Smart Cities equip themselves with sophisticated tools to prevent crime before it happens and improve public safety.
What can other cities learn from Madrid Central’s mistakes
The author argues that Madrid’s hasty rollback of traffic restrictions may have happened because of uninvolved top to bottom planning
Cities: the unexpected driving force behind a green global revolution
Experts agreed at the Smart City Expo World Congress: citizens must push towards better governance in order to fight against the climate crisis.
Metropolitan governance: extending municipal governments as a response to new urban challenges
Global policies such as reducing carbon emissions are being implemented at local level. Should metropolitan areas have greater political recognition and autonomy?
Vienna will install smart traffic lights that will recognise when pedestrians want to cross the street
Vienna’s idea to manage urban mobility includes smart traffic lights which can respond to the intentions of pedestrians before they act
Lacina Koné, director of Smart Africa: We shouldn’t fight against cryptocurrencies
Africa is undergoing an intense transformation. Koné explains the challenges being faced by its countries and why their future could be bright.
Heatwaves and urban heat islands: what are cities to do?
People in cities suffer the brunt of heatwaves as asphalt and dark roofs absorb heat and radiate it. It’s the so-called urban heat island effect.