The smart city can be defined as the integration of technology into a strategic approach to sustainability, citizen well-being and economic development. It offers a coherent vision for bringing together innovative… Read more »
Around 20 percent of a city’s greenhouse gas emissions may be attributable to private and public transport. It is not surprising, therefore, that the transportation system is one of the vital… Read more »
By 2050, 70 percent of the world will be living in cities, which are responsible for 60 to 80 percent of the world’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This gigantic… Read more »
As the smart city opens up new types of services and looks to address new technical, environmental and economic challenges, all stakeholders need to reconsider their roles and how those impact… Read more »
By the end of the decade, many of the infrastructure technologies — including smart meters, intelligent traffic systems and building energy management — will be deployed across North America and Europe… Read more »