Since traffic congestion is one of the major problems of both developed and developing cities, reports indicate that technologies which would solve traffic and parking-related problems are critical for improving our urban contexts and establishing the smart city. Continue reading…

In this article, M. Fernandez talks about the new peopleless smart city project which is will be realized in New Mexico, serving as testbed for radical new Continue reading…

With the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM), Siemens Infrastructure & Cities has developed a method whereby power supply companies and industry can display aspects of smart grid systems. The model can be used for the visualization, validation, and configuration of smart grid projects, and also for standardization within smart grids. Continue reading…

Libelium presented a catalogue of sensor applications in areas such as smart cities, smart environment, smart water, smart energy metering, security, retail, logistics, manufacturing, Continue reading…

UK government and industry are working together to develop smart solutions for traffic congestion, and with good reason. Government figures estimate that by 2030 road use will have grown by 25-30 percent, maximising the negative effects of pollution and congestion, and the dangers in road safety. Continue reading…

This is no joke, although it may sound like one. Spanish company “Via Inteligente” is designing an intelligent pavement that will literally bring the world at your feet! The new iPavement is going to be introduced in this year’s International Building & Construction Show in Dubai. Continue reading…

The city of Bologna in Italy has launched a data portal for local open data sets. The portal launched with 64 available data sets across a range of themes. By the end of 2012, the aim is to have some 200 data sets published in the Bologna data portal. Continue reading…

One of the most important aspects of the Smart City concept is the use of intelligence in infrastructure and utilities in order to optimise the flow of resources, minimise energy use, provide accurate billing for domestic and business consumers Continue reading…

With its Citizens Connect app, the Hub is showing how to use technology to empower citizens and involve them in the inner workings of the city. Continue reading…

A new, innovative application that will allow people to report minor problems with city infrastructures directly to city authorities, through their smart phones, is going to be launched soon in Philadelphia. Continue reading…