It becomes smarter when it can make better decisions, use resources efficiently and respond to the concrete needs of people and businesses.
A better understanding of mobility flows, the use of buildings, the demand for housing or the capacity of infrastructures can allow for more informed investment decisions.
The quality of data, the protection of information and the transparency of the criteria used are fundamental conditions to ensure confidence in decisions.
The future of Portuguese cities will increasingly depend on the ability to combine technology, planning and institutional quality.
It needs cities that are better organised, more productive and capable of transforming information into economic development.
Nov 7, 2026 · via theportugalnews.com
Built by Moon World Resorts, “MOON will transport millions of guests annually on an experiential life-altering journey, previously thought possible for only a few,” the company’s website says.
“This project is as ambitious as a space program; it’s going to be extraordinary,” Hansen told El País in Spain, which is reportedly among the leading candidates to be one of the 10 potential locations for MOON.
The company has reportedly raised “millions” of dollars, Sandra Matthews, the co-founder and president of Moon World Resorts, told El País, without specifying the exact amount.
“At this point, only visionaries are interested, because you really have to be one to imagine something on this scale," Hansen told El País.
See the Sky as ‘If You Were Actually on the Moon’ Costing around $5 billion to construct, the MOON complex is hoping to serve as “the blueprint for a smart city,” Matthews told El País.
Nov 6, 2026 · via newsweek.com
The discussion on climate-resilient cities, part of the Smart City Expo 2026 held in Barcelona this week, incorporated a scientific perspective.
CREAF contributed to the discourse on urban nature through the participation of its director, Joan Pino Vilalta, and researcher Mariona Ferrandiz Rovira.
For this reason, Joan Pino noted, it is necessary to plan for the water and ecosystem services required to sustain urban greenery.
The round table in which Joan Pino participated is part of the Interreg Euro-MED "Green Living Areas" mission.
"This technological leap will bring about a profound shift in the profession of urban gardening", notes Mariona Ferrandiz.
Nov 6, 2026 · via creaf.cat
The new United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) Toolbox for People-Centred Smart Cities in the AI Era, issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), gives mayors, city managers and policymakers real-world guidance for deciding how AI can improve public services, what safeguards are needed, and when the technology should not be used.
"Smart, sustainable cities are defined by how well people benefit from technology designed to improve everyday living," said Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General.
"The U4SSC toolbox helps city officials turn international standards and responsible AI principles into guidance for better public services and lasting trust."
U4SSC provides an international platform for collaboration and develops practical resources to help cities advance sustainable digital transformation and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
It develops practical tools, methodologies and Key Performance Indicators that help cities accelerate their sustainable digital transformation.
Nov 6, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
A visitor walks past the China Opportunity Hub booth during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 5, 2026.
The Smart City Expo World Congress, held from Nov. 3 to 5 in Barcelona under the theme "Urban Solutions, Real Impact," brought together companies, public officials and experts to explore ways to address urban challenges.
A visitor experiences a smart device during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua) Visitors interact with a robot dog during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 5, 2026.
The Smart City Expo World Congress, held from Nov. 3 to 5 in Barcelona under the theme "Urban Solutions, Real Impact," brought together companies, public officials and experts to explore ways to address urban challenges.
Nov 6, 2026 · via globaltimes.cn
BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona, closed its fifteenth edition this afternoon with 29.721 attendees from 140 countries gathered at the Gran Via venue.
Under the theme “Urban Solutions, Real Impact”, the congress showed that the technologies cities have been committed to already make an impact on today’s most pressing urban challenges.
“Three days ago, we set out to show that smart city initiatives are already making an impact.
World Smart City Awards The Japanese capital was awarded as “Smart City of 2026” at the World Smart City Awards, which acknowledge every year the most outstanding initiatives and projects in the urban transformation industry.
Smart City Expo World Congress will return to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue for its sixteenth edition on November 2 – 4, 2027.
Nov 6, 2026 · via eqs-news.com
TOKYO: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has been honored with the City Award at the 2026 World Smart City Awards, presented on November 4 during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.
The third, Collaboration-Powered efforts, focuses on promoting Tokyo’s appeal to the world through intercity networks, technical cooperation, cultural exchange, and other global engagements.
According to TMG statement, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike accepted the trophy and expressed that the team is truly honored that Tokyo has been recognized with this prestigious City Award.
The Smart City Expo World Congress, organized by Fira de Barcelona, is the leading global event for smart cities and has been held annually since 2011.
The 2026 awards competition was highly competitive, featuring 533 entries from 68 countries across three categories: the City Award, the Innovation Award, and Project Awards.
Nov 6, 2026 · via arabnews.jp
The six state-level housing policies in contention were the most in a single election year in two decades.
California Approved: Proposition 1 Voters approved $11.25 billion in bonds for the state to fund affordable housing programs, with slightly more than 60% of the vote as of Friday.
At a time when nearly half of college students are experiencing housing insecurity, the measure also allocates $175 million for University of California student housing.
“As the University of California works with the state to enroll more California students, the demand for affordable student housing has risen.
A minimum of $25 million of the bond will be allocated for housing intended for homeownership, and 10% is slated for public housing development.
Nov 6, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Dive Brief: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expects to have about 700 robotaxis on their platform by year’s end, growing to over 2,000 in 2027, he said on the company’s Q3 earnings call Wednesday.
Uber will launch driverless vehicles in partnership with Zoox later this month in Las Vegas, followed by autonomous Motional vehicles, Khosrowshahi said in prepared remarks.
Dive Insight: Earlier this year, the Financial Times reported that Uber planned to invest more than $10 billion in robotaxis.
Uber expects to begin fully driverless testing with Nuro and Lucid this quarter, Khosrowshahi said.
They are increasing the number of robotaxis in Nashville by the end of this year, he said.
Nov 6, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
The Tawazoun real estate market balance program in Riyadh won the award in the Infrastructure & Building category of the World Smart City Awards 2026.
Riyadh’s Infrastructure Projects Center was among four finalists in the Governance & Economy category with its Infrastructure in One Source initiative.
It was recognized for developing an integrated public transport network intended to promote more efficient and sustainable mobility in the city.
An award for housing market balance The Tawazoun program is aimed at addressing imbalances in the real estate market and making home purchases easier amid the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia’s capital.
533 applications from 68 countries The Smart City Expo World Congress took place in Barcelona on November 3–5, while the World Smart City Awards ceremony was held on November 4.
Nov 6, 2026 · via ua.news
Canberra is planning to upgrade a further 16,000 streetlights with smart lighting technology from Itron, expanding its connected lighting network to more than 47,000 assets.
The ACT Government’s City and Environment Directorate (CED) is extending its collaboration with Itron and delivery partner Omexom following seven years of operating the city’s smart lighting infrastructure.
The planned expansion will take the number of streetlights equipped with Itron’s Networked Lighting Controllers (NLCs) from approximately 31,000 to more than 47,000.
This represents nearly 60% of the ACT Government’s streetlighting estate, which comprises more than 83,000 lights.
The expansion forms part of the ACT Government’s wider sustainability and smart city objectives, which include investment in public transport and active travel infrastructure.
Nov 5, 2026 · via iotinsider.com
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"VSBLTY provides QuadGen with a world-class AI technology foundation unmatched in the Indian market.
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Visit www.vsblty.net ABOUT QUADGEN WIRELESS SOLUTIONS QuadGen Wireless Solutions Private Limited is a Bangalore-headquartered smart city infrastructure company founded in 2007, serving tier-one telecom carriers and government entities across India.
Nov 5, 2026 · via finance.yahoo.com
NBC exit polling found that 76% of voters opposed construction of new data centers in their communities, and 56% said data centers were a crucial or major factor in their choice of congressional candidates.
Senators-elect including Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Abdul El-Sayed, D- Mich., are among the candidates who made opposition to data centers a centerpiece of their campaigns.
Gubernatorial candidates who pledged to place moratoriums on data center development were elected in major data center markets including Georgia, Ohio and Texas.
The main message is that people are rejecting the cost that they need to pay for these data centers.”
Slowing down and recalibrating Data center developers are recalibrating to meet the new challenges, the experts told Smart Cities Dive.
Nov 5, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Tokyo has been selected as Smart City of 2026 this afternoon at the World Smart City Awards gala held at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC).
In the Innovation Award category, two winners were recognised.
Housing takes centre stage For the first time, the Awards included a Housing category, hosted together with the new HOWS Barcelona – Housing World Summit.
The 2026 edition of the World Smart City Awards received 533 top-level proposals from 68 countries, reflecting the global momentum behind urban innovation.
Leading global urban innovation event Smart City Expo World Congress, event on cities and smart urban solutions, is holding its fifteenth edition until November 5 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue.
Nov 5, 2026 · via smartcityexpo.com
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Nov 5, 2026 · via en.antaranews.com
Hoe Yeen Teck Group Chief Marketing Officer and Head of the Mobility Road & Services ST Engineering Hoe Yeen Teck is the Group Chief Marketing Officer and Head of the Mobility Road & Services businesses at ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group headquartered in Singapore with over 27,000 employees worldwide.
Common to these businesses is the need for sustainable, cost-effective and integrated mobility solutions to support a digitally connected world.
Yeen Teck and his teams are focused on delivering innovative outcomes for business customers, whether it is AI-enhanced traffic control centres, or integrated campus- and city-wide parking / EV charging systems, or best-in-class automotive safety devices.
Luke Antoniou Senior Editor SmartCitiesWorld Luke has been reporting on the implementation of smart technologies that benefit citizens and the public sector since 2017.
He has a particularly keen interest in smart and sustainable mobility and its role in influencing the decisions of urban planners, citizens and governments alike.
Nov 5, 2026 · via smartcitiesworld.net
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has won the Mobility Award at the World Smart City Awards in Barcelona for the development and implementation of the FIA Risk-Based Road Scores programme.
Supported in its initial phase by EIT Urban Mobility, Roadscor uses simulations to identify potential traffic conflicts at real-life intersections and prevent crashes before they happen.
It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.
Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 246 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers.
It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.
Nov 5, 2026 · via fia.com
NVIDIA is expanding its city AI partnerships around shared computing, rather than asking every department to build separate infrastructure.
Its November 2 update positions NVIDIA smart city AI around public services, infrastructure planning, and operational coordination.
NVIDIA Smart City AI Moves Toward Shared Infrastructure The shift concerns how cities organize AI capacity, as much as which applications they deploy.
NVIDIA smart city AI therefore puts integration near the center of the buying decision.
Follow NVIDIA smart city AI through these service-level signals rather than treating every new partnership as equivalent progress.
Nov 5, 2026 · via remio.ai
People-Centred Smart Cities – The United Nations launched its first system-wide toolbox designed to ensure that people, rather than machines, remain accountable for public decisions in smart cities in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
“Smart, sustainable cities are defined by how well people benefit from technology designed to improve everyday living,” said Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General.
“The U4SSC toolbox helps city officials turn international standards and responsible AI principles into guidance for better public services and lasting trust.”
A decade of supporting smart cities The launch of the new toolbox comes on the 10th anniversary of United for Smart Sustainable Cities, a global UN initiative coordinated by the ITU, UN-Habitat and the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), with support from 19 other UN agencies and programmes.
Alongside the toolbox, U4SSC is releasing a series of publications covering urban AI governance, measurement of people-centred digital transformation, security for digital public infrastructure, city data platforms, anticipatory governance and data-enabled destination management.
Nov 5, 2026 · via electronicsmedia.info
A proposed smart parking pilot at Zarqa Industrial Estate provides an initial focus for exploring practical applications.
An Established Industrial Development Platform JIEC is a government-controlled industrial estate developer and operator whose institutional roots date to 1980.
About ICETECH ICETECH is a Beijing-based provider of AI-powered computer vision technology and smart parking solutions.
ICETECH offers four core solutions: parking access control and management, citywide parking management, parking guidance and Find My Car, and integrated parking and EV charging management.
ICETECH serves parking operators, system integrators and industry partners with technology, products and platforms for smart parking, intelligent transportation and smart city applications.
Nov 4, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com