Hamburg, Germany is Europe’s third largest port city, known as a creative eclectic city and hub of science, research, and education with a demonstrated commitment to innovation and community engagement. This is a primary reason Read More
The past two pandemic-laden years have brought to light the harsh realities about inequity in our communities. Ignoring the disparity in access between well-resourced and under-resourced neighborhoods is both obvious and unethical. Many in the Read More
At the Fall 2021 Smart Cities Connect Conference, leaders from cities large and small expressed a consistent desire to center their work around equity. The global pandemic, which continues to magnify devastating disparities in outcomes Read More
In the smart cities realm, it is well known and well discussed that government at any level comes with its fair share of bureaucracy. While public sector processes can be frustrating for those who want Read More
On November 15, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act became law under U.S. President Biden’s signature, allocating $1.2 trillion in federal spending to strengthen the country’s digital and physical infrastructure. The Act is being heralded Read More
In June, Smart Cities Connect reported on a groundbreaking new alliance between two regions – The North Texas Innovation Alliance, The Connective and the Southern Arizona Smart Region. In a few short months, that initiative Read More
Change. Complexity. Decreasing resources paired with escalating need. These phrases describe the past two years as government leaders grapple with the impact of a global pandemic and its associated challenges. These words also happen to Read More
The years 2020-2021 taught us many things including the importance of physical space and its impact on our well-being. This is especially critical for innovators who thrive in environments that inspire and enhance opportunities for Read More
Often with smart city technology deployments, implementation and impact can be difficult to demonstrate. This is why industry awards play an important role in telling the stories and recognizing these paradigm-shifting projects. IDC Government Insights named Read More
The smart cities scene in the U.S. is growing up, as evidenced by the recent announcement of a new multi-regional cooperation between The North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), The Connective and the Southern Arizona Smart Read More
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