How the EU AI Act is shaping municipal technology deployments
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act is the first comprehensive regulation to govern this technology through an AI governance framework. Its aim is to ensure safety, protect fundamental rights and promote the deployment of human-centric AI, while also strengthening adoption, investment and innovation across the European Union.
Zoning for speed: the key to quick densification?
Housing shortages have become a major challenge for cities struggling to meet the needs of growing populations. As urban areas continue to expand, accelerating the construction of new homes has become increasingly important. At the same time, limited housing supply is compounded by the financial barriers that prevent many people from accessing affordable housing.
Driverless taxis are coming to Munich
Munich will become the first German city to test autonomous taxis through Uber. The robotaxi system uses artificial intelligence to deliver safer and more cost-effective transportation.
How co-housing is reinventing itself for senior citizens
Co-housing is a residential model in which people share common spaces while maintaining the privacy of their own homes. It promotes connection, collaboration, and an interdependent way of living. Based on the idea that community living and mutual support enhance quality of life, this form of collaborative housing is gaining popularity as a healthy alternative for older adults.
Autonomous vehicles and accidents: are they safer than vehicles operated by drivers?
Are self-driving cars any sThe dream of self-driving cars is still maturing, ticking over silently. Advancements and tests contrast with the doubts surrounding this technology: will self-driving cars be capable of fulfilling the promise to reduce accident rates to anecdotal levels?
The evolving pattern of China’s public transport system: from pedals to high speed and back again
For more than a century, cycling was the most popular mode of transport in China, a country that is now at the forefront of high-speed rail development.
ElevateGov AI spotlight session with Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland
ElevateGov AI is a national, mayor-led initiative that brings together mayors, CIOs, Chief AI Officers, city leaders, and trusted technology partners to advance responsible, people-centered AI across the public sector. Created by the U.S. Roundtable, the initiative promotes transparent, ethical, and city-led AI adoption aligned with public trust and long-term community outcomes. As Mayor Justin […]
Inside Blue Cities: Can a city feel good, not just work well?
Explore the principles of Blue Cities, the next evolution in urban thinking, defined by a city’s ability to support diverse human experiences.
Smart manufacturing and the urban economy: how AI is reshaping industry
We are now entering the era of Industry 4.0, which aims to be more efficient, more resilient and, through intelligent manufacturing processes, more sustainable. This is the age of smart manufacturing, a shift that is also reshaping cities.
Climate resilience 2.0: why digital twins are becoming essential for cities
Digital twins have become one of the most promising technologies for achieving this. They create a virtual replica of a city that is continuously updated with data from IoT sensors, satellites, drones, LiDAR, weather stations, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).