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An estimated 36% of cancer that occurs around the world today is preventable – as is the pain and suffering that goes along with it. Council Lead Partner Deloitte is determined to change that with a 'Match.com-type platform' to drive collaboration...
Article - 10/28/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America, Compassionate Cities
Category: Wellness
Washington, D.C. officials have developed the strategies that will help them achieve their long-term vision for a truly connected smart city. Now, working with Council Lead Partner Cisco, the district is taking the next step: building the framework...
Article - 10/28/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Public safety and security, Transportation, Waste management, Connectivity
We've written numerous articles on connected car technology and their potential for making city driving safer and more convenient and traffic more manageable. But it turns out at least one state is taking an innovative connected car approach to...
Article - 10/28/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Transportation
From renewable energy to resiliency, there’s no question microgrids can help. But who should pay for them? Utilities in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Washington are trying to get everyone to pay.As you’ll read below, it’s a tricky proposition. Two...
Article - 10/27/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Energy
The government of Haryana has floated expressions of interest (EOIs) to formulate guidelines and policy parameters for establishment of Greenfield Smart Cities (GFSC). The state government, in joint venture partnerships with private players, is...
Article - 10/27/2016
Active Region(s): India
With as many as five Smart Cities already being developed in the state, the Madhya Pradesh government will be setting up another 12 ‘mini Smart Cities’ to attract investors. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan announced the same during the Madhya...
Article - 10/27/2016
Active Region(s): India
By Tim LaceyExtreme weather. Economic uncertainty. Urban population growth. These forces are changing what it means for a city to manage resources. Water, materials, money, energy and labor are being optimized in ways that are more connected and...
Article - 10/27/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Transportation, Water and wastewater
How do I apply?You can submit your application starting on September 5th, 2017 by following this link. Use this to request access to a full application. The full application must be submitted no later than December 15, 2017 at midnight...
Article - 10/26/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
As part of its Smart City proposal, the Raipur Smart City Ltd (RSCL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) has proposed to implement several smart solutions projects through the More Raipur City Operations and Control System (MRCOS). In this regard, the...
Article - 10/26/2016
Active Region(s): India
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), under its Smart City mission, has invited expressions of interest (EOIs) to develop an integrated Smart City transportation hub on a design, build, finance and transfer basis, in the city. The last date of...
Article - 10/25/2016
Active Region(s): India
"Cities and towns have an immense role to play in ending poverty and building inclusive societies that promote participation by all," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said as member nations gathered in Quito, Ecuador last week for the Habitat III...
Article - 10/24/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America, Compassionate Cities
Category: Shelter, Upward Mobility
For those of you who haven’t been to Amsterdam, it’s time to put on your cycling gear. The Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) has issued requests for qualification (RFQs) for design, procurement, installation, commissioning, operation and...
Article - 10/24/2016
Active Region(s): India
The history of global gatherings and frameworks around urban settlements and sustainability have resonated with a few particular groups: government diplomats, international advocacy groups, more representatives representing government, and more...
Article - 10/24/2016
Active Region(s): Australia - New Zealand
Schools generally are as much at the mercy of tight budgets and aging assets as cities. So when it comes to planning and funding for projects, creative strategies are essential. Our story below describes a large-scale energy efficiency and renewable...
Article - 10/20/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy
The 2017 Strategic Directions: Smart City/Smart Utility Report will mark the fourth year Black & Veatch has produced its forward-looking analysis of these rapidly evolving markets. Its extensive, survey-based approach measures the...
Article - 10/20/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
The announcement below from Council Lead Partner Itron is an example of several important trends cities should be tracking:1. Mission-critical services in the cloud. It's often less expensive to move to the cloud while also being more secure (...
Article - 10/20/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Spread over 625 sq km, 150 wards, 5 zones and 18 circles, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) had a daunting task to respond to civic problems such as garbage delivery, road maintenance, and street lighting. Hence, to resolve civic...
Article - 10/20/2016
Active Region(s): India
The state of Goa has adopted several measures to tackle waste. Be it garbage segregation or degradation of water, Panaji city has set an example for other cities. It has put in place a citywide system that is designed to collect household waste on...
Article - 10/20/2016
Active Region(s): India
Scroll down for quick takes from Council partners.Black & Veatch head procurement, construction for Pennsylvania power plantCouncil Associate Partner Black & Veatch is responsible for engineering, procurement and construction of a new...
Article - 10/19/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy, Health and human services, Connectivity
Placemeter, StratIS and OperaSoft Win First-Ever Innovation Alley Awards (Washington, D.C.) – October 19, 2016 – Smart Cities Council, the world’s largest smart cities network, honored three start-up companies for their commitment to providing...
Article - 10/19/2016
Active Region(s): Main, North America