Is climate change responsible for the damage to millions of French homes?
More than 12 million homes in France have structural damage caused by the shrinking and swelling of the clay soil on which they are built. Extended periods of drought followed by heavy rainfall trigger this phenomenon, weakening building foundations and requiring major investment to repair the damage. Climate change has intensified this phenomenon through rising temperatures, triggering heatwaves that contribute to geotechnical droughts.
From landfill to urban ecosystem: Tallinn transforms its waste with the new Lasnamäe circular center
In 2024, Tallinn inaugurated the Lilleküla Circular Economy Center, its first pilot facility designed to replace landfills and implement a citywide strategy focused on recycling, reuse, and repair. The Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center, inaugurated in April 2026, adds another facility, doubling down on Tallinn’s commitment to advancing its comprehensive strategy to complete its transition to a true circular economy by 2035 and move closer to climate neutrality.
Mind the gap: integrating shared mobility for increased public transport uptake
Discover why public transport systems must evolve beyond traditional models to integrate with other modes of transport, particularly shared mobility services.
Smarter cities are born with digital twins
First born in enterprises as 3D digital replicas of physical assets, digital twins were used for testing, planning and monitoring
The new era of road analytics platforms
Road analysis and management have evolved thanks to technology. In the past, action was taken only after an incident occurred, but the focus has now shifted to preventing problems. Road management has moved from a reactive approach to a preventive one. How has this been achieved? Through the use of platforms and applications that rely on road sensors, vehicle data, and AI to interpret the information.
Cyber resilience, pillars and examples of cities that apply them
Discover the importance of cyber resilience in smart cities and companies. What are the strategies, measurements and components of this concept?
The Hybrid City — or why ‘smart’ is no longer enough
Explore the Hybrid City: a new paradigm integrating physical, digital, natural, and artificial dimensions to reshape urban planning and governance.
How tourism has changed throughout history
Tourism has been enjoyed for thousands of years, although it is only in recent decades that it has started to generate negative impacts. How has tourism changed and how can it overcome the challenges it faces and reduce its impact?
Benefits of smart meters: efficiency through innovation
People have a close relationship with utilities. They are essential services that power everyday life. It is no longer just a matter of quality of life; the world as we know it depends entirely on electricity, other energy sources, and water. They are the backbone of modern cities. Efficient network management is essential, and smart meters make it achievable, driving greater efficiency through innovation.
How cities manage on-street parking and parking facilities in response to increasing traffic volume
The problem of on street parking is worsening as sidewalk space is increasingly used for electric vehicle charging stations, spaces for shared cars, and loading and unloading zones. To achieve effective space management and support overall mobility, cities are implementing different systems.