As smart cities evolve from concept to reality, they are redefining how we think about urban development, particularly within the real estate and construction sectors. These urban areas envision a ...

In May 2020, the smart city concept appeared to have been dead and buried when Sidewalk Labs ended its collaboration with the City of Toronto to create Quayside, a data-infused, sustainability-focused ...

Cities everywhere are at a crossroads. From congestion to infrastructure strain and connectivity access, urban leaders face challenges that can’t wait for incremental change. Yet the most powerful ...

Forum convened in Tokyo’s Harajuku district this October at With Harajuku Hall, an open space fostering informal, energetic ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing connectivity, from homes to buildings to entire cities. IoT refers to physical devices embedded with sensors and technology, allowing them to ...

Imagine a city where people live freely, with peace of mind to live confidently, knowing they’re safe wherever they are. Imagine a city where businesses thrive, emergency response is seamless and ...

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Intelligent traffic lights adapt to real-time driving flow in cities around the world. Predictive safety systems prevent accidents before they occur. And data-rich ecosystems are optimizing everything ...

For technologists, building smart cities is not an aspirational goal but a matter of necessity. The World Bank estimates that 70% of the world's population will be living in urban areas by 2050, up ...

"The limits of our design language are the limits of our design thinking". Patrik Schumacher's statement subtly hints at a shift occurring in the built environment, moving beyond technological ...