This recent working paper by Paolo Cardullo and Rob Kitchin critically appraises citizens’ participation in the smart city. Reacting to critiques that the smart city is overly technocratic and instrumental, companies and cities have reframed their initiatives as ‘˜citizen-centric’ . However, what ‘˜citizen-centric’ Continue reading
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In this 2017 trends briefing from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) highlights the key developments that business leaders need to anticipate and respond to.
The sustainability trends briefing explores:
- the implications of the Paris Agreement on governments and industry
- the need to rewire the global economy to ensure the future of our planet and species
- the increase of cities and states taking the lead in sustainable developments
In this podcast and presentation, Richard Bellingham, Director of the Institute for Cities, University of Strathclyde, UK, presents the current challenges and threats for cities worldwide at the Going Global 2017 conference. Based on the presentation, smart cities require an integrated approach toward smart systems and smart people. Continue reading
A new study published by Swisscom and IMD business school supports public authorities on the road to digitization. This document provides a comprehensive methodology and a decision-making tool to assist city leaders in the selection of digital projects.
Smart City initiatives generally lack an operational framework that would guide the process undertaken by the heads of public entities. IMD and Swisscom joined forces on this particular ground two years ago and developed the Smart City Piano, Continue reading
One startup out of Germany is endeavoring to address urban environmental issues through a novel solution. Green City Solutions creates huge vertical planter boxes for public spaces utilizing plants adept at removing dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone gasses from low-lying smog. The company Continue reading
The new toolkit aims to help cities implement smart city programmes that benefit all citizens, including people with disabilities and older persons. It is part of the Smart Cities for All initiative, launched by G3ict and World Enabled, to define and improve the state of ICT accessibility in Smart Cities worldwide. Their focus is to eliminate the digital divide for persons with disabilities and older persons in Smart Cities around the world. They partner with leading Continue reading
Pan European Networks recently published their first issue on Smart Cities (Issue 01, May 2017). The theme is “Smart Cities chronicles: the technological breakthroughs improving connectivity, sustainability and quality of life for all of Europe’ s citizens”. Across 128 pages, a large variety of issues, ranging from case studies and thematic articles are presented. Featured articles include:
Markku Markkula: President of the European Committee of the Regions talks Continue reading