Songdo International Business District in South Korea is set to become the most wired smart…
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IoT to revolutionise city management
Internet of Things supported technological solutions are leveraging ubiquitous connectivity among complex sets of distinct…
Patrick Geddes: A forgotten hero
A man of many talents, Sir Patrick Geddes, was invited by Maharaja Tukojirao-III to Indore…
Evolution of Intelligent Cities
City corporations around the world together with technology majors have begun using IoT and Big…
Technology for urban sustainability
Innovative urban solutions supported by advanced technology are strengthening cities to adapt to negative changes…
A right choice
Liveable, vibrant cities are absolutely critical to our prosperity. (They are) where the bulk of…
Are Indian Cities Liveable?
Cities are not mere engines of growth. They are inhabited by people and people develop…
A Dream or Distant Reality?
With many Indian cities acquiring the shape and size of mega cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune or Kolkata and presenting the typical Indian urban chaos, there is an urgent need felt for creating ‘green cities’
Smartening coastal cities for sustainability
Coastal or port cities are the centres of business and trade. To improve the basic infrastructure and promote sustainable development in these cities, the Ministry of Shipping has proposed to build 12 smart port cities. In an interview with Urban Update, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, and Shipping talks about his action plan for improving civic services and operational efficiency of port cities
Empower local governments to be self-reliant
Governance does not happen over long distance by issuance of fiats and directives. Certainly, not…