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The Dallas Smart City Living Lab is a very good example of how a city can initiate several integrated projects in a small slice of an urban environment. It's also a very good example of why collaboration and citizen engagement are key elements that...
Article - 11/09/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Economic development, Transportation, Data management
The announcement this week that Kansas City is expanding its Smart City program didn't come as much of a surprise. The program, which kicked off two years ago in conjunction with its KC Streetcar project, was initiated in relatively small but...
Article - 06/07/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Economic development, Transportation, Analytics, Connectivity, Data management
We've stressed several times what a tremendous asset an experienced partner can be in a city's efforts to become a successful, resilient smart city. The announcement this week from Council Lead Partner Cisco that it will provide a manufacturing hub...
Article - 10/13/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Economic development, Health and human services, Public safety and security, Telecommunications, Transportation, Connectivity
There's no single blueprint for how a smart city upgrade should be done because cities aren't the same. They have different needs and different strengths and weaknesses to consider. However, starting small (and scalable) is a practical approach for...
Article - 08/16/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Economic development, Transportation, Connectivity
Scroll down for quick takes from Council partners.New online renewable energy platform helps companies assess technologies, projectsCouncil Lead Partner Schneider Electric has released its New Energy Opportunities (NEO) Network, a collaborative...
Article - 07/26/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Economic development, Energy, Transportation
This year’s fDi ranking of Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future shows the impact consistency and deliberate change — two dramatically different strategies that are paying off big time for cities in the region.Singapore once again held the top spot in...
Article - 12/18/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Economic development, Transportation, Connectivity
It can be tough for tech startups to get established, avoid costly mistakes and secure a spot in their chosen market. But soon Internet of Things (IoT) startups in the EMEA region will be able to count on help through the Challenge Up! program, a...
Article - 03/20/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Economic development, Energy, Transportation, Computing resources, Connectivity
As city leaders, academics and leading smart cities practitioners from around the world gather for the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona this week, Smart Cities Council members are sharing their expertise and thought leadership on a host...
Article - 11/19/2014
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Economic development, Energy, Transportation, Analytics, Connectivity, Instrumentation and control