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Insights 2023: Mario Macri

Sustainability Matters

It is now more important than ever to aim towards building smart cities that are truly sustainable, have cleaner transportation and feature more efficient buildings and infrastructures that serve essential human needs such as homes, water, electricity and connectivity. Smarter industry.

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Rotterdam uses smart tech to 'save city from drowning'

Corporate Knights

While typical green roofs function like sponges and look like gardens, Rotterdam is working with public and private landlords to develop a “green-blue grid.” The tanks, in turn, are equipped with electronic drain valves that can be opened and closed remotely, in some cases via a smart phone app. .