From the renaissance of public space to robotized recycling schemes, Casey Caplowe, co-founder and creative director of GOOD magazine, reveals the big infrastructure ideas and localized innovations that are making cities smarter.
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Intelligent / Smart Cities Solutions
The new intelligent fold-up electric car developed by the MIT can be an excellent example of innovation in action, a perfect solution to ease the traffic and pollution problems of large cities, and a potential commerical success!
Renault’ s centre of resources for sustainable mobility provides an overview of efforts, primarily in France but throughout the world, for the development of new sustainable mobility tools and services, for both public and private transport.
Smart Cards will be used in the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people in the metropolis of Chennai, formerly known as Madras, India. Homeless people,
Researchers from Columbia University created an interactive map that reveals the energy use of almost every building in the New York City. The map is based on statistical analysis that uses zip-code-level energy consumption data, fuel use data, and building type (residential versus commercial) to estimate annual building energy consumption. Color-coding allows users to see which parts of the city are the biggest energy consumers.
Libelium, a technology leader in wireless sensor solutions for Smart Cities, announces its e-Learning platform which provides training and support to system integrators who need to develop and deploy wireless sensor networks in a short timeframe.
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.