Urban Development

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 When...

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...

Building Tomorrow: The Challenges and Promises of Pakistan’s First Smart City

Indonesia and Egypt are two notable countries building new capital cities, which are expected to be completed in the next few years or may...

Bridging the Digital Divide: Smart City Innovation Strategies for Developing Nations

Authors: Tuhu Nugraha, Raine Renaldi, Annanias Shinta D* In this digital era, smart cities have become a major focus for many countries worldwide, including developing...

Harnessing Smart City Technology to Boost Startup Growth and Combat Premature Deindustrialization

Authors: Tuhu Nugraha, Raine Renaldi, Temmy Debora* In the rapidly evolving digital era, the concept of a smart city has become a primary focus for...

Why Community Participation is Key to Successful Smart Cities in Developing Countries

Authors:Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi* The development of smart cities has become a global trend to improve the quality of urban life through the use...

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