Smart cities are losing their luster — here's why
GreenBiz
JANUARY 3, 2022
“Smart cities” built from scratch have so far failed to live up to their much-hyped promise.
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GreenBiz
JANUARY 3, 2022
“Smart cities” built from scratch have so far failed to live up to their much-hyped promise.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
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3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Smart City network infrastructure demands a proactive approach to find vulnerabilities before hackers find them. Smart technology continues to change how people live and interact with the cities around them. The Smart City Conundrum. By Marie Hattar. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies.
Impact Alpha
JULY 11, 2024
The post TPG Rise Fund leads $90 million investment in AI for ‘smart cities’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Don’t even think about parking in that bus zone. Buses in Oakland, Calif., last month were outfitted with AI-powered cameras to detect parking.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 7, 2023
China and India have aggressive green energy targets — not because they want to quiet international attention; instead, they want to create smart cities and attract multinational corporations. The post Greening Steel and Smart Cities Are Critical to Net-Zero Goals appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Stacey Higginbotham
OCTOBER 31, 2022
But smart cities should be about so much more, and could in turn solve more pressing problems, such as pollution and protecting infrastructure from climate change. Smart lighting is an established use case for smart cities. when it comes to investment in smart cities.
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Cisco recently attended Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain where 25,000 attendees from 800 cities came together with a common purpose, to move cities towards a better future. Cisco’s b… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Being able to adapt to new technologies, clean fules and renewable energy as part of an effort to reach zero emissions is key to benefiting from being a smart city, according to a new report. The post Smart Cities Use Rapidly Changing Tech to Advance Zero Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
DESCRIPTION: MIAMI, September 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Miami kicks off the 2-day Smart City Expo today and tomorrow (Sept. The panel discussion takes place on center stage at the Smart City Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall B, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Media contact: media@wellcertified.com.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 28, 2022
The global smart cities market size is expected to reach $6.9 The post Smart Cities Market Expected to Reach $6.9 billion by 2030. Billion by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Impact Alpha
JULY 11, 2024
Plus, TPG’s AI enabled, smart city play. Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The post Wait, there’s good economic news? appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 28, 2022
The global smart cities market size is expected to reach $6.9 The post Smart Cities Market Expected to Reach $6.9 billion by 2030. Billion by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environment + Energy Leader
JANUARY 24, 2022
The post IoT in Smart Cities Market To More Than Double By 2026, Says MarketsandMarkets appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The IoT, or internet of things sector describes physical objects embedded with technology such as sensors, computers, and software that allow data about them to be collected and communicated.
Environment + Energy Leader
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
The post Data, Smart Cities Key to Future Grid Investment, Reliability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. A report shows the future priorities for investment as demand and resiliency concerns grow.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 31, 2022
DESCRIPTION: October 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Sportification of cities – or how cities around the world can become playgrounds to bring people closer to sport, was the theme of this year’s edition of the Smart Cities and Sport Summit held in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 1, 2024
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Environment + Energy Leader
JANUARY 24, 2022
The post IoT in Smart Cities Market To More Than Double By 2026, Says MarketsandMarkets appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The IoT, or internet of things sector describes physical objects embedded with technology such as sensors, computers, and software that allow data about them to be collected and communicated.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
As cities develop microgrids for energy resiliency and increase the adoption of electric vehicles, they are increasingly turning to smart city technologies to enable these transitions. Read the full story at Government Technology.
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Numerous startups and other urban efforts are reorienting the smart city technology space toward one which more directly impacts the lives of residents and addresses the deepening climate crisis. Read the full story from Government Technology.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. Following the ‘first wave’ of the smart cities movement, local leaders describe how they have largely shifted from a tech-first to a resident-first approach. Read more →
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 31, 2022
While cellular networks are the foundation of smart cities, they consume a lot of energy, enhancing global warming. Putting base stations (BSs) with low traffic to sleep saves energy but also reduces traffic prediction accuracy.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. City and water experts weigh in on whether sustainability is possible for Diapers.com founder Marc Lore’s proposed “city of the future” in the water-scarce American desert. Read more →
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Being able to adapt to new technologies, clean fules and renewable energy as part of an effort to reach zero emissions is key to benefiting from being a smart city, according to a new report. The post Smart Cities Use Rapidly Changing Tech to Advance Zero Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Co-authored by Morgan Bright Bringing in the New Urban Era: SCEWC23 The new normal is upon us, and an inclusive future is no longer just a utopian dream; the new urban era is here, and the importance… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Joan Michelson
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Communities need public-private partnerships to benefit from huge federal infrastructure & transportation funding and incentives. Here are 6 keys to strong partnerships.
Impact Alpha
JUNE 15, 2021
The post The Brief: Climate stakes in NYC election, small business resilience, South Africa’s smart cities, affordable irrigation, sustainable investing performance appeared first on Impact Alpha. The Global Impact Investing Network’s “Next Normal Now” series reconvenes on climate action tomorrow, June 16.
Global Renewable News
AUGUST 13, 2024
Seven Swedish cities have signed a joint declaration on climate neutrality with cities in Spain and Romania. The declaration is a significant milestone for work on climate-neutral and smart cities w.
Energy Central
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The pace of change in our world is so rapid that just acknowledging the evolutionary advances can be challenging. But one trend that should not be overlooked is the growth occurring in urban areas of America. There’s a significant shift in where people choose to live and urban officials are struggling fiercely to incorporate the growth.
Daniel Burrus
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Despite the apparent trade-off between privacy and efficiency, authorities across the globe are intent on becoming known for achieving smart city status and for the right reasons. Many large companies are involved in making cities smart, including Cisco, IBM, and Siemens. The post Will Your City Be a Smart City Soon?
Utiliity Dive
MARCH 8, 2022
million energy efficiency project is expected to save the city $12.1 million and support the implementation of technology like LED streetlights.
Utiliity Dive
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
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Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Secure, Scalable Management for Constrained IoT Networks Introduction Millions of IoT devices are being deployed into a range of applications supporting Smart Cities, Smart Grids, Smart… Read more on Cisco Blogs
3BL Media
MARCH 29, 2024
These ten startup teams, specializing in technology areas such as smart cities, robotics, automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), AgriTech, Generative and other AI, and more, have been chosen to receive a grant of US$10,000 each in cash prizes to further develop their proposals during the 8-month incubation period.
Impact Alpha
APRIL 21, 2023
The cultural and creative sectors are a key driver of global growth and an essential component of smart cities. Culture impact bonds could. The post How cultural impact bonds could secure creative sectors as a driver of economic growth appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Energy Central
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of FORESIGHT Climate & Energy Decarbonising and digitising the existing building stock is taking too long Decarbonisation comes with a simple truth: kilowatt-hours that are not consumed do not have to be produced.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 7, 2015
As these tech developments give us greater insight into how the many different facets of our cities truly function, both local leaders and major companies are gaining the Foresight to come up with myriad solutions, thus creating “smart cities.”.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Editor's note: Back by popular demand, smart cities consultant Sue Lebeck provides GreenBiz highlights from the past year in verse. The sustainability year 2020 in review, in haiku. Sue Lebeck. Tue, 12/29/2020 - 01:00. You'll find her haiku from 2019 here. Rise before the Surprise. Leaders gather for. the first and last time in year.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 26, 2023
Read the full story from Smart Cities Dive. The proposed fiscal 2024 transportation budget would cut two major grant programs and impose restrictions on how certain funds could be used.
Utiliity Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Cities and companies can work together to install charging stations along curbs, at multifamily housing, in parking lots and at public facilities, panelists said at Smart Cities Connect.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 13, 2023
Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. There’s not a place in this country” where everyone has a car, said the new Center for Equitable Transit-Oriented Communities’ deputy director, and emergency plans must meet carless residents’ needs.
3BL Media
JULY 22, 2022
Through Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program, members can provide education as a service which allows school districts globally direct access to ecosystem members that work to enable smart classrooms and hybrid learning settings.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 10, 2024
Read the full story from Smart Cities Dive. The Federal Highway Administration does not have enough money to continue replacing roads that are not resilient against extreme weather, a federal highway research engineer said.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 3, 2024
Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. communities are striving to keep pace with climate change impacts, and a new analysis of public agencies’ climate resilience and adaptation plans shows just how varied those efforts are.
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 17, 2021
But have you yet heard of a “Smart City?”. Despite having the aforementioned technologies, does the concept of Smart City still sound like something out of a sci-fi movie or Netflix series? It shouldn’t, as the technology that encompasses a Smart City is fast becoming a reality, and it is already applied in many ways.
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