Empowering the City Being with Intelligence and Vitality
Smart city developments need to consider both technical and human factors, and they need to be done more intelligently. At the same time, it is necessary to coordinate development plans at all levels and in all departments, build efficient data connectivity and develop easy and effective operations and management applications while they remain enjoyable to […]
How to Accomplish the “Right to Housing”? Interview with Mayor Colau
Housing affordability is not confined to a handful of expensive cities; it is a global challenge that affects virtually all households. Currently, despite the law recognizing everyone’s right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate housing, 20 per cent of the world’s population is not adequately housed. In the context of the current pandemic, […]
Fireside Chat: Exploring the Future of Cities After COVID19
How will the future of cities be after COVID19? How will technological and behavioral changes drive new urban dynamics and change the way we live, work, move and interact in cities? Tokyu Corporation, one of the largest Real Estate and Transportation companies in Japan and key driver of transformation of iconic neighborhoods in Japan –including […]
PARAG KHANNA: Cities Reshaping the World Order
In the 19th century, the world became Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized. Now, in the 21st century, the world is becoming Asian. However, the Coronavirus is more like an earthquake, with aftershocks that will permanently reshape the world. Is the future still Asian in light of the COVID-19 pandemic? Through the hand […]
Envisioning our urban future together
Join this insightful and interactive live discussion on the future of cities. Sharon Thorne, Deloitte Global Chair, Deborah Sills, Global Consulting Government and Public Services Leader, and Miguel Eiras Antunes, Global Smart City and Local Government Leader, will be unveiling the future of cities, particularly on the role they play in driving the world’s sustainability, […]
A Conversation with Minister Takuya Hirai: a New Digitalization Strategy for Japan
The Digital Economy has become the key to new growth possibilities in established and highly developed countries such as Japan. The country has been historically strong in the digital sector with significant contributions in the fields of broadcast content, urban development, infrastructures and security. Now, Japan is leading again the Digital Transformation Agenda, planning to […]
SASKIA SASSEN: Urban Fragilities in a Post-pandemic World
The situation generated by COVID-19 is reinforcing urban fragilities and inequalities, and it emphasises the need to help countries address the drivers of fragility in a holistic manner and for long-term engagement. In this context, experts from around the world are trying to visualise and comprehend the challenges that the world is facing during this […]
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Electrification and Digitalization to Empower the Smart City Revolution
It is a paramount priority that cities will get ready for the raising challenges of urbanization and climate change, to reach the overall decarbonisation target and answer flexibly to the ever-changing needs of their citizens. This will require massive and collaborative efforts from the private and public sectors to leverage a common pool of opportunities. […]
Five changes with which cities can adapt to people living with Alzheimer’s
Cities and urban design can also help to facilitate Alzheimer’s patients lives. How can they be adapted?