The strategy+business magazine includes an exploration of the ideas of author and consultant Charles Landry. Landry’ s pioneering work on the synergies between cities and commerce shows why planners need to ensure the attractiveness and vibrancy of their city centers. Continue reading
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Dailywireless.org blog provides an extensive overview of new applications in the field of e-health, which use smart phones or wearable sensors to monitor in real time various health indicators and the physical activity of the person that uses this equipment. Continue reading
FIREBALL has produced a video on smart city applications in the city of Helsinki, Finland. It presents a series of digital applications facilitating various activities in the city: mobility, energy, health and well being, Continue reading
Gartner’s 2010 Hype Cycle Special Report has examined the maturity of 1,800 technologies and trends in 75 technology, topic, and industry areas. Key themes emerging from this year’s Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies include: Continue reading
The planned city in Paredes, Portugal, aims to be an environmentally sustainable city. Although it has similarities with other eco-cities, this one will have a brain, just like a living organism: a central computer that regulates everything from its water use to energy consumption. Continue reading
Each year Business Innovation Factory hosts a gathering of amazing people from all walks of life to share their personal story. Continue reading
The article “Augmented Deliberation: Merging Physical and Virtual Interaction to Engage Communities in Urban Planning’ from Engagement Game Lab introduces the concept of augmented deliberation and demonstrates its implementation in a pilot project. Continue reading