Smart cities that failed along the way
Drawing a new city on a map and building huge blocks in the middle of nowhere rarely ever lands a good result. Some countries had to learn it the hard way.
Can technology foster democracy?
Digital transformation is radically changing our cities. It’s may be time to reconsider the structural challenges of our city administrations.
Helsinki: opening new frontiers in digital tourism
Helsinki wants these one million new tourists to visit the city without leaving home, that is, through virtual reality.
The taxis of the future will fly
Flying vehicles could be one of the solutions for relieving traffic congestion. And they are, therefore, a element to bear in mind.
Social score system: A tool to oppress or reward citizens?
The Chinese government explains that its controversial social score aims to build a harmonious society through «a culture of honesty».
Can an accessible city also be an economically viable city?
Investing in the development of sustainable and accessible cities not only generates greater wealth, but makes them inclusive.
Digital twins and urban planning: how to use replicas to building the cities of tomorrow
Several initiatives are trying to improve urban development through digital twins powered by publicly available tools such as Open Street Map and Minecraft.
Why we’ll live in a Smart City: infographic
How many people live and will live in a Smart City? In which continent will it be more usual? What will be the size of the smart city? Investment and expense.
Should we be looking to the stars or at cities? Practical approaches to the phenomenon of overpopulation
Does overpopulation really pose a threat to survival and lifestyle conditions on Earth? What can humanity do to alleviate its effects?
Open data: how can they improve citizen engagement and the economy?
Open data offer an opportunity to improve the efficiency, productivity and creativity of city councils and the companies that use them