The city of Edinburgh, Scotland recently launched an on-street bus tracking system that includes 322 digital trackers displaying real-time travel information. The displays provide live departure information, and will soon offer details of diverted routes Read More
Kaicycle – an urban farm in Wellington, NZ – has been providing composting services to local businesses and households for the last nine years, helping communities recycle their food waste and growing nutrient dense food. Read More
The City of Seattle, WA is offering a new $4,000 bonus rebate for moderate-income households to transition off oil heat to clean electric heat pumps. The rebates are effective through May 2025 (or while funding Read More
The Bee Cave Police Department located in a suburb of Austin, TX has been selected as the only department in the state to participate in a pilot program that allows officers to deploy autonomous drones Read More
Recently, Smart Cities Connect, in collaboration with SAS and Intel, hosted an insightful webinar titled “6 Principles for Preparing Your Organization and Team for Using AI Responsibly.” The discussion, led by experts Jennifer Robinson, Global Public Sector Read More
Green Era Campus – an initiative dedicated to creating sustainable communities through innovative urban development practices – has officially launched in Chicago’s South Side. Green Era is committed to creating more sustainable communities by supporting Read More
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in North West England is testing the use of cameras that automatically detect distracted drivers. The regional trial will be used to automatically detect drivers who are using a mobile Read More
Google Research has created a Heat Resilience tool that applies AI to satellite and aerial imagery, with the goal of helping cities to mitigate urban heat. This online mapping tool is being piloted in 14 Read More
The City Council of Sunderland, England recently introduced a free app designed to help residents and visitors easily find their way around the city, as well as giving access to special offers with local retailers Read More
There are many terms to describe the integration of technology to support city systems and service delivery. The term smart city has been widely adopted, although many struggle with its tech-centric focus. Many claim that Read More
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