Cities on the Frontlines: Why Urbanization Must Adapt to the Climate Crisis
In the 21st century, two powerful forces are shaping our world: urbanization and climate change. Together, they are not only transforming landscapes but also...
Transforming India’s Horizon: Singaporean Charter Cities as Catalysts for Economic Renaissance
India’s rapid urbanisation and industrialisation have positioned it as a rising global economic powerhouse. However, challenges such as bureaucratic inefficiencies, infrastructural deficits, and inconsistent...
Constructing Inequality: Unequal Development in North Jakarta
Driving in Teluk Naga, North Jakarta feels like shiratal al-mustaqim. A long, straight line full of bumpy roads, tidal water filling the hole, and...
AIIB Greenlights New Green Logistics Hub in Hubei to advance the Belt and Road Initiative
On Nov.29 the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced its approval of a sovereign-backed financing of the Hubei Global Cargo Logistics Project, valued at...
Jakarta and Nusantara Capital City as Twin Cities: Transforming Indonesia’s Future
Indonesia's ambitious plan to develop Nusantara Capital City as the new capital city alongside Jakarta represents a transformative vision for the country’s future. This...
A Vision for Smart Cities in the Global South: Indonesia’s Potential Path
Indonesia is at a turning point—a story of struggle poised to become one of triumph. Developing an ideal smart city requires striking a balance...
BRICS and Smart Cities: Lessons from China’s Model for the Global South
China's approach to smart city development offers valuable lessons for countries in the Global South. While the approach may differ from Western models, China's...
Breathing space – smart parking policies improve city dwellers’ lives
EU-funded researchers have put in place smart parking set-ups that offer residents across Europe cleaner air, more greenery and space to play.
By Helen Massy-Beresford
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Smart Cities and Digital Transformation: A Roadmap for Sustainable Urban Development in the Global South
Climate change is accelerating, as is urbanization in developing countries. With these come a multitude of challenges—managing depleting resources, limited infrastructure, and uneven public...
Cities Embracing and Innovating AI Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cities around the globe, transforming urban environments into smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable places to live. From improving...