The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has continued to reshape itself under the Trump administration this year.
In addressing homelessness, Secretary Scott Turner has helped usher in an era that seeks to promote treatment initiatives over the agency’s longstanding “housing-first” approach.
It has also advocated for trimming billions of dollars from affordable housing programs and changes to who is eligible to receive certain federal funding.
Congress’ passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in July placed further expectations and deadlines on HUD.
Despite significant staff cutbacks, the agency maintains it is capable of performing the tasks.
Oct 14, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
The work is a follow-up to ITEP’s 2024 analysis, which found that most local governments rely primarily on property taxes for funding.
“Sales taxes on necessities can make up a larger portion of lower-income people’s incomes, even if higher-income households are spending more dollars on sales taxes,” she said.
Property taxes have traditionally been considered more equitable than consumption taxes, Jefferson said, but as property taxes rise faster than household incomes, “it seems like the housing market is becoming more disconnected from how people make money.
Property taxes are theoretically proportional, but in practice property taxes are fairly regressive.”
But to be truly fair and progressive, the report concludes that cities should rely more on income taxes than either property or sales taxes.
Oct 14, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Across the EMEA region, cities and local software, infrastructure and integration partners are using NVIDIA accelerated computing to build physical AI agents and digital twins that help teams make those decisions.
NVIDIA Nemotron open models enable developers to build agents that reason over information, respond in natural language and deploy digital twins with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries.
Building the AI Infrastructure for European Cities For European cities, scaling from pilots to everyday operations requires infrastructure that can process local data, customize models and run AI agents.
These systems let cities customize and run intelligent applications locally while retaining control of their data, models and operations.
Their work helps cities build repeatable deployment blueprints that they can adapt across departments and expand as local needs grow.
Oct 14, 2026 · via blogs.nvidia.com
It provides consumer mobile and internet services as well as business IT services such as AI, cloud and network infrastructure.
The partnership combines LG CNS’ AI and digital transformation expertise with KDDI’s telecom infrastructure and global network to find new business opportunities in AI, smart cities, telecommunications and integrated IT system management.
The services will be based on AgenticWorks, LG CNS’ agentic AI platform.
Through its robotics platform PhysicalWorks, LG CNS would provide integrated robot management services to manufacturing, logistics and retail customers.
It will combine LG CNS’ smart city solutions, such as integrated city control centers and intelligent transportation systems, with KDDI’s telecom infrastructure.
Oct 14, 2026 · via koreatimes.co.kr
Physical artificial intelligence, which runs on next-generation telecom networks to move things in the real world, is expanding rapidly from controlling individual devices to managing city infrastructure and industrial sites.
Major global carriers are racing to lead the smart city and smart factory markets with base stations that carry AI computing power and ultra-low-latency networks.
Telecom infrastructure effectively becomes a giant control tower that monitors citywide traffic flows in real time and intervenes in the physical world.
In Japan, a manufacturing powerhouse, major carriers are also leading physical AI demonstrations in robotics and manufacturing with next-generation networks.
The company is also accelerating demonstrations with Yaskawa Electric, a leading Japanese industrial robot maker, to embed physical AI in manufacturing sites that require precise physical tasks.
Oct 14, 2026 · via en.sedaily.com
The global On Street Vehicle Parking Meter market is undergoing a structural transformation as municipalities replace aging coin-operated devices with networked, data-rich curbside infrastructure.
The baseline scenario for the On Street Vehicle Parking Meter market through 2035 anticipates sustained expansion, supported by accelerating municipal digitalization and the imperative to manage curb space more efficiently.
Through 2035, demand will be driven by the need to manage parking demand in congested areas and provide convenient options for visitors.
Market Outlook (2026-2035) In the baseline scenario, IndexBox estimates a 6.2% compound annual growth rate for the global on street vehicle parking meter market over 2026-2035, bringing the market index to roughly 182 by 2035 (2025=100).
For full methodological details and benchmark tables, see the latest IndexBox On Street Vehicle Parking Meter market report.
Oct 13, 2026 · via indexbox.io
In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched a water reuse action plan aimed at normalizing and accelerating water recycling.
San Francisco adapted the first on-site water reuse regulations, and water-hungry cities like Austin, Texas, are starting to follow suit.
“On-site water reuse is an incredibly helpful tool to shift the responsibility and bring in the private sector to help.
She is also a co-chair of the National Blue Ribbon Commission for On-Site Water Systems, created in 2016 to support on-site water reuse systems in individual buildings and at the local level.
There are now 36 onsite water reuse projects in Austin, according to Austin Water.
Oct 13, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
“The primary rule of thumb for any Smart City project was that every state’s capital would be declared a Smart City, and if any other parameters matched, then it would be considered.
However, CM Khandu said he pushed for two Smart Cities in Arunachal Pradesh and took up the proposal with the Centre.
“But I thought I would get two Smart Cities in Arunachal, and I proposed this to the Centre.
So this is how Arunachal is the only state in the Northeast with two Smart Cities,” CM Khandu said.
The Smart Cities Mission is implemented by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to promote urban development through improved infrastructure and services.
Oct 13, 2026 · via northeastlivetv.com
Smart Life Week 2026 was held from Oct. 6 to 8 at Coex in Gangnam District.
The city said the turnout reflected strong public interest in AI and robot technology that could change daily life and the future of cities.
At the Smart Life Week Showroom, visitors saw how Seoul plans to use AI in public administration, safety, care services, transportation and education.
The Seoul AI Robot Show featured humanoid, four-legged, wearable and service robots, along with robot performances, sports and hands-on robot controls.
“Smart Life Week was where Seoul answered the question of who technology should serve, with people-centered innovation,” Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said.
Oct 13, 2026 · via koreatimes.co.kr
“As AI becomes embedded in critical systems, trust can no longer be assumed.
It must be engineered, tested and assured,” said Goh Eng Choon, president, cyber, ST Engineering.
Our Transparency Centre will provide independent assurance and rigorous cybersecurity validation to help customers verify that their autonomous platforms and cyber-physical systems are secure, resilient and ready for their intended operational use.”
These measures include implementing stronger hardware roots of trust for systems handling sensitive data and enhancing encryption across storage and communications, helping organisations operate their autonomous platforms with greater resilience and confidence.
ST Engineering is showcasing the services offered at its Transparency Centre at GovWare 2026, taking place in Singapore from 13 to 15 October 2026.
Oct 13, 2026 · via smartcitiesworld.net
The Smart Waste Management Market is projected to reach USD 11,437.25 million by 2035, growing at a 16.75% CAGR, driven by IoT, AI, smart cities, and sustainable waste solutions.
-- The Smart Waste Management Market is gaining momentum as rapid urbanization, increasing waste generation, and growing environmental concerns encourage cities and industries to adopt intelligent waste collection technologies.
Smart Waste Management Market Segmentation by Type The market is segmented into Fleet Management, Remote Monitoring, and Analytics.
Application Analysis The Smart Waste Management Market is divided into Industrial Waste and Residential Waste.
Competitive Landscape The Smart Waste Management Market includes environmental service providers, technology manufacturers, and specialized digital waste solution developers.
Oct 13, 2026 · via manilatimes.net
Dell Technologies and Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on AI-powered solutions.
These solutions aim to help the UAE’s public sector enhance its urban services, improve public safety and respond more efficiently to the needs of the residents and visitors.
The collaboration reflects the UAE’s ambition to harness AI and emerging technologies to enhance government services and build smarter, more connected cities.
The MoU was signed during Ai Everything in Abu Dhabi between Walid Yehia, Managing Director – South Gulf, Dell Technologies and H.E.
– Walid Yehia, Managing Director – South Gulf, Dell Technologies “Our collaboration with Dell Technologies is focused on turning everyday journeys into actionable insight that can help improve how cities are managed.
Oct 13, 2026 · via techafricanews.com
LG Electronics and Apple have jointly developed seven smart home accessories spanning security, access control and climate management.
The new product range combines Apple Home integration, coordinated device controls and Matter over Thread connectivity for selected devices.
A smart lock, security camera and thermostat may all connect to the same home platform, yet coordinating their actions is not always straightforward.
For physical access, the LG Smart Deadbolt Lock combines Ultra-Wideband technology with Apple’s home key functionality.
The LG Smart Thermostat works with Apple’s Adaptive Temperature functionality to adjust heating and cooling according to whether occupants are home, away or sleeping.
Oct 13, 2026 · via iotbusinessnews.com
The Smart Waste Management Market is projected to reach USD 11,437.25 million by 2035, growing at a 16.75% CAGR, driven by IoT, AI, smart cities, and sustainable waste solutions.
-- The Smart Waste Management Market is gaining momentum as rapid urbanization, increasing waste generation, and growing environmental concerns encourage cities and industries to adopt intelligent waste collection technologies.
Smart Waste Management Market Segmentation by Type The market is segmented into Fleet Management, Remote Monitoring, and Analytics.
Application Analysis The Smart Waste Management Market is divided into Industrial Waste and Residential Waste.
Competitive Landscape The Smart Waste Management Market includes environmental service providers, technology manufacturers, and specialized digital waste solution developers.
Oct 13, 2026 · via financialcontent.com
Great Minds Event Management today announced the India Stormwater & Wastewater Forum 2026, taking place on 27 - 28 October 2026 at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.
The inaugural forum will bring together senior government officials, municipal authorities, utilities, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, infrastructure developers, technology providers and industry experts to address India's growing stormwater, wastewater and urban flood resilience challenges.
The two-day conference will explore key themes including urban flood management, stormwater drainage systems, wastewater treatment and reuse, smart water technologies, digital water management, climate adaptation, sustainable urban drainage systems, nature-based solutions, water quality monitoring and asset management.
The India Stormwater & Wastewater Forum 2026 is expected to welcome 300 plus senior delegates, 40 plus expert speakers and 30 plus sponsors and exhibitors, creating a unique platform for networking, business development and strategic partnerships across India's rapidly expanding urban water sector.
Beyond the conference programme, the exhibition will showcase the latest technologies, products and solutions from leading companies supporting stormwater management, wastewater treatment, drainage infrastructure, pumps, valves, automation, smart monitoring systems, digital water solutions and sustainable urban infrastructure.
Oct 12, 2026 · via siliconindia.com
Three mayors of Southern, car-centric cities discussed their efforts to improve public transportation during an Oct. 5 panel at an American Public Transportation Association conference in Chicago.
The authority is now looking to reorient its services around post-pandemic travel patterns and population growth while adding services including light rail.
The common threads among these cities have been population growth and migration toward downtowns.
“I can build a whole lot of so-called affordable housing, but it's not really affordable unless I also fix the transportation system around that,” he said.
Holt said “a historic transportation initiative for 2027” is underway to prepare for population growth and the traffic congestion that could come with that.
Oct 12, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
The main obstacle to sustainable mobility may not be technological, but rather political and organizational.
One thing is becoming clear: mobility data is still underutilized.
Sustainable mobility hinges more on the quality and sharing of data than on other anticipated innovations such as fare integration.
To protect users, data is anonymized, but indiscriminate anonymization can erase the very information that makes it valuable.
It’s the systems of incentives, standards, trust and political will that determine whether better tools make for better cities.
Oct 12, 2026 · via theconversation.com
Everything is getting bigger, heavier, and taller, and automakers are increasingly convinced customers want another oversized crossover rather than a genuinely small car.
2027 Smart #2 profile Photo by: smart It's One Of The Lightest EVs Those numbers won't set anyone's pulse racing, but outright performance isn't the point.
2027 Smart #2 dashboard Photo by: smart The Interior Doesn't Go Screen Crazy Inside, Smart has tried to balance the car's tiny footprint with modern expectations.
2027 Smart #2 with bench seating Photos by: smart 2027 Smart #2 cargo area Photos by: smart Smart Thinks Big With A Small Car The Smart #2 arrives with a refreshing proposition.
All Couture Edition cars feature a matte white exterior, a gold roof, and a black interior with gold detailing.
Oct 12, 2026 · via motor1.com
As cities and regions confront rising demand, rapidly changing global contexts, and decarbonization goals, energy sovereignty has become a defining urban priority.
This conversation explores what are the different possibilities when designing an efficient energy mix through renewables, decentralized systems, and context-specific strategies shaped by geography, resources, and long-term resilience.
With a focus on energy security, new energy models, investment, and the clean transition, the conversation shows why there is no single path forward, but rather a need for diversified, reliable, and future-ready solutions.
Oct 12, 2026 · via smartcityexpo.com
HO CHI MINH CITY — When Lotte Group entered Vietnam in July 1996, it bet on hamburgers.
Lotte Mart, Lotte Culture Works and Lotte Global Logistics entered in 2008, followed by Lotte Hotel in 2013 and Lotte Department Store in 2014.
Lotte brought the full weight of its Vietnamese operations together in 2023 with the opening of Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi.
The Lotte Eco Smart City Thu Thiem project underway in Ho Chi Minh City is the prime example.
To that end, it employs more than 10,000 local workers in Vietnam, established Lotte Ventures Vietnam in 2021 and launched L-Camp Vietnam, a local startup incubation program, in May this year.
Oct 12, 2026 · via en.sedaily.com