Just published this special issue of the Journal of Knowledge Economy was prepared in the framework of the FIREBALL FP7-ICT project and comprises seven papers presenting how advanced European cities develop strategies towards becoming “smart cities’, based on many innovative usages of broadband infrastructures, Internet-based applications, Living Labs and people-driven innovation ecosystems. Continue reading
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Part of the 2011 TEDxPhilly lectures on “The City”, Youngjin Yoo, Director of the Center for Design+Innovation at Temple University discusses urban information architecture systems. Continue reading
As one of the central cities of China and core cities of the Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou has long been the top choice for multinationals for investment deployment in China since China’s reform and opening-up. The Development Plan of the Pearl River Delta (2008-2020) Continue reading
DG REGIO published a guide to improve the involvement of Universities in regional development. The Guide has been prepared by Professor John Goddard of the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies Continue reading
A survey published by the Smart Cities Stakeholders Platform reveal that information related to solutions, technologies and case studies about smart cities are top information priorities in the EU. The survey gathered Continue reading
Just released the EU Innovation Scoreboard 2011, which has been prepared by the Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT). The report is based on the performance of 25 innovation indicators which are grouped Continue reading
Pike Research launched of a Smart Cities Advisory Service which provides market intelligence and strategy insights for city officials, service providers, and vendors seeking to more effective smart energy and information technology to create more livable urban environments and foster economic development. Continue reading