Kansai airport is fighting to stay above the sea
Text | Raquel C. Pico Airports are one of the hot spots of urban mobility. Those in certain cities, in particular, are also at the center of rather surprising stories, shaped by topography, geography, or sometimes by risky construction decisions made at their inception. This is the case with Japan’s Kansai Airport, which was built […]
Decoding the smart economy: how digital infrastructure drives urban growth
Author | Lucía Burbano The digital economy, powered by smart technology, is at the heart of smart cities and already represents a significant part of the global GDP. In fact, the world’s largest urban areas already contribute a substantial 60% of global GDP, and as cities grow and become more prosperous, this figure will increase […]
How Tacoma uses AI-enabled truck-mounted smart cameras to improve recycling
Author | Elvira Esparza The city of Tacoma (Washington) has launched a pilot project using smart cameras installed on garbage trucks to reduce contamination in household recycling. The aim of this program is to help residents recycle more effectively and decrease the amount of waste placed in the wrong bins. According to Tacoma’s data, around […]
Nudging cities forward: The behavioural science shaping sustainable mobility
Explore what nudging is and why combining behavioural science with technology becomes a powerful tool in the transition toward more sustainable mobility.
What is micro-living and why is it becoming increasingly common in big cities?
Author | Raquel C. Pico It is one of those topics that works really well on social media. It is also great material for reality shows, highly clickable news features, and interviews with people who have completely changed their lives. The main characters welcome us into tiny homes, converted vans, or micro apartments. They have […]
Regenerative design in urban development: beyond sustainability
Author | Elvira Esparza Regenerative design envisions cities that create lasting positive impacts by integrating sustainable solutions into urban development and actively involving citizens in the design process. It goes beyond sustainable design because it not only creates cities that minimize their impact and preserve the environment, but cities capable of giving back more than […]
New York is looking to the skies with its urban air taxi service
Although still in its early stages, air taxis are beginning to emerge as a proposal that could revolutionize mobility in hyper-dense cities like New York.
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What are the benefits of green spaces in our cities?
There is an increasing amount of information available certifying the negative impact of nature deprivation in our environment, while the benefits of having large green areas in urban spaces are varied. Below we outline some of these and what ideas could help to build greener and smarter cities.
Mysuru, India, uses mass smart meters and IoT to improve urban hygiene
Mysuru, India, adopts smart meters, IoT sensors, and AI applications to boost sanitation solutions, using smart technology to enhance urban hygiene citywide.