Geothermal energy: a simple solution for making urban heat more sustainable
In the European Union, 40% of energy consumption come from basic services including heating, cooling and hot water in buildings
Can we combat poverty with an app?
Some cities are trying apps to mark down homeless camps and tend to their needs in a more localized fashion. But that technology can be abused.
Brussels will digitise the management of its historic buildings in the interests of sustainability
Brussels is monitoring some of its older buildings in order to detect and fix inefficiencies through their digitalization
The informal economy and developing countries: an engine of growth and a source of abuse
Informal economy can act as a cohesive force in unstable countries, but also provide fertile ground for horrible abuses
Jakarta is sinking and now Indonesia has to find a new capital
Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, is sinking. As a solution to combat the rising seal-levels due to climate change, the state plans to move the capital.
Welcome to Vienna, the World’s best city to live in
For the second year in a row, Vienna has been picked the World’s most liveable city due to its infrastructures, safety and healthcare.
Strategic networking: the glue that binds cities and industries together
Dr. Daria Tataj explains that cities should stop taking the presence of big companies for granted and start investing in less tangible assets.
The justice administration in smart cities: between streamlining and automation
Technologies such as Machine Reading Comprehension are helping judges to speed up case law review, while plate reading drones are replacing highway police
Citizens policing our streets: is it lawful to report the inappropriate use of cities?
Some cities are experimenting with apps that allow to flag infractions while others put common citizens at the front of law enforcement.
Climathon, cities get together to tackle the climate emergency
Climathon is a worldwide event designed for cities to share their potential mitigations and solutions against human-made climate change.