Food has the power to bring people together, express culture and help us live healthier lives. However, the poorest urban populations still face economic, environmental and geopolitical barriers to accessing nutritious food. Read more in weforum How cities can have…
More than half of us have chosen to live in cities, a figure that is expected to rise to 70% by 2050. In economic terms, the results of urbanization have been nothing but impressive. Cities are accountable for 80% of…
The market for smart cities is expected to be around $1.2 trillion by 2022. Smart cities are creating a veritable gold rush and this time the rush is built upon data – often our personal data. But to share and…
By 2050, about 86 percent of people in developed countries and 64 percent of people in developing countries are expected to live in cities. Because cities will absorb future population growth, it is crucial to use resources more efficiently. How…
Today, our five senses are the operating system through which we decode the reality around us. Tomorrow, they will be enhanced by digital operating systems embedded and hidden inside our accessories and clothes, transportation vehicles, offices, homes and cities. read…
In the Capital Region of Denmark, employment in companies that operate in the smart cities market has risen by 60 % between 2003 and 2013, an increase which amounts to 19,500 jobs. read more in labcities Denmark,a leading smart city…
A box on the lamppost attracts mosquitoes by trying to smell like a human: a UV light and titanium dioxide combine to make a little CO2, which is as irresistible to mosquitoes as human breath Learn more in fastcoexist These…
The rise of digital identity management technology means that many of connected devices can now be assigned their own identities across the internet of things ecosystem. read more in labcities Why Digital Identity Is The Key To Truly Smart Cities…
These cities that are doing the best at embracing the future are focusing on improving technology, equality, sharing, civic participation, and more. learn more at fastcoexist The Smartest Cities In The World By Boyd Cohen was last modified: November 28th,…
Urbanisation makes cities a main focus for environmental policy. Digital technology and innovation will enable a better quality of life and reduced energy consumption Cities represent three quarters of energy consumption and 80% of CO2 emissions worldwide, and represent the…
