In an era where light pollution is a growing concern, sustainable communities increasingly embrace the power of smart lighting to minimize their impact on the night sky. By adopting dark sky-friendly lighting practices, communities not Read More
In order to enhance disaster response capabilities and promote the use of disaster-response technology, the City Fire Department of Taipei, Taiwan has recently introduced the use of robotic firefighters. The LUF60 Fire Fighting Robot can Read More
From sports and entertainment districts to master-planned and large mixed-use communities, efficiently coordinating services and connecting the right people to the right information are essential capabilities for operating a vibrant community – one that draws Read More
In a recent interview with Conor Riffle, the Senior Vice President of Smart Cities at Rubicon, conducted by Michael Suarez, Marketing Communication Specialist for Smart Cities Connect Media and Research the discussion centered on the Read More
The Hague in the Netherlands is launching a year-long drone detection project. Most of the city is designated as a ‘no-fly zone’ in order to protect nature reserves, ministries, embassy buildings, and the airport. The Read More
New York City recently released its Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, which lays out how the city will develop a framework for agencies to evaluate AI tools and risks, help city government employees build AI knowledge Read More
The city of Chicago, IL is launching the Chicago Taskforce on Innovation and Technology (CTIT) – an initiative with the primary objective of improving smart city technology. The CTIT will bring together a coalition of Read More
New York City’s Transit Tech Lab has released the results of its annual challenge. The awardees will have the opportunity to implement their proposals in collaboration with regional transit agencies in year-long pilot programs. One Read More
The city of Barcelona in Spain has begun a €100m (~USD$106m) school climate control plan, called The Pla Escola Clima Barcelona. The project seeks to mitigate the effects of climate change in schools – particularly Read More
The City Council of Birmingham, England has created a fund to help improve air quality, using revenue generated from the city’s clean air zone. The Brum Breathes Fund is designed to support projects that improve Read More
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