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New York City Housing Authority: Driving a sustainable future

March 28, 2023 / Comments Off on New York City Housing Authority: Driving a sustainable future

New York City has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and by over 80% by 2050, as part of its Green New Deal plan for a more sustainable future. The New York City Housing Authority—the largest provider of public housing in North America—is fulfilling this pledge by retrofitting its huge portfolio […]

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Dublin, Ireland: Optimizing its smart city remit

March 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Dublin, Ireland: Optimizing its smart city remit

Innovation is challenging for a city when the national government controls many of its urban domains. Dublin, Ireland’s capital, sets an example of how a municipality can make good progress toward becoming a future-ready city geared to meeting citizen needs, even without total authority, by working with higher levels of government and optimizing the power […]

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Chicago, Illinois: Making mobility smarter, safer, and more equitable

February 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Chicago, Illinois: Making mobility smarter, safer, and more equitable

In June 2021, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) adopted a new strategic plan designed to revamp the city’s streetscape to address longstanding issues of equity. It offers an example of a future-ready approach to infrastructure and mobility—one that is smart, safe, and inclusive. The opportunity to reimagine the CDOT’s strategy arose from the pandemic, […]

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Chengdu, China: Blending technology with nature to meet human needs

February 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Chengdu, China: Blending technology with nature to meet human needs

Cities around the world are increasingly focused on adding green spaces to promote environmental sustainability and improve their citizens’ quality of life. But some cities like Chengdu, China are pushing their ambitions to a higher level by blending technology, economic development, and sustainability. ​ With its “park city” plan, Chengdu, a city of 20 million located in southwestern China, also wants […]

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Cary, North Carolina: Pursuing smart initiatives through partnerships

January 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Cary, North Carolina: Pursuing smart initiatives through partnerships

Cary, North Carolina sits just outside the research triangle of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill. With three major universities and a wealth of tech firms operating nearby, Cary is taking advantage of partnerships to support its efforts to become a smart, data-driven city and to achieve the goals laid out in its 2040 Community Plan.​ Cary uses partnerships as well as technology […]

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Bucaramanga, Colombia: How an unplanned city is preparing for the future

January 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Bucaramanga, Colombia: How an unplanned city is preparing for the future

Like many others in emerging markets, Bucaramanga is an unplanned city that has evolved organically and rapidly without the benefit of central coordination. The city has expanded on unstable mountainous ground, often threatened by natural disasters like landslides and floods. How does such a city prepare for the future? By harnessing data and technology. Located […]

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