The justice administration in smart cities: between streamlining and automation
Technologies such as Machine Reading Comprehension are helping judges to speed up case law review, while plate reading drones are replacing highway police
Citizens policing our streets: is it lawful to report the inappropriate use of cities?
Some cities are experimenting with apps that allow to flag infractions while others put common citizens at the front of law enforcement.
Climathon, cities get together to tackle the climate emergency
Climathon is a worldwide event designed for cities to share their potential mitigations and solutions against human-made climate change.
Smart cities that failed along the way
Drawing a new city on a map and building huge blocks in the middle of nowhere rarely ever lands a good result. Some countries had to learn it the hard way.
Can technology foster democracy?
Digital transformation is radically changing our cities. It’s may be time to reconsider the structural challenges of our city administrations.
Helsinki: opening new frontiers in digital tourism
Helsinki wants these one million new tourists to visit the city without leaving home, that is, through virtual reality.
The taxis of the future will fly
Flying vehicles could be one of the solutions for relieving traffic congestion. And they are, therefore, a element to bear in mind.
Social score system: A tool to oppress or reward citizens?
The Chinese government explains that its controversial social score aims to build a harmonious society through «a culture of honesty».
Can an accessible city also be an economically viable city?
Investing in the development of sustainable and accessible cities not only generates greater wealth, but makes them inclusive.
Digital twins and urban planning: how to use replicas to building the cities of tomorrow
Several initiatives are trying to improve urban development through digital twins powered by publicly available tools such as Open Street Map and Minecraft.