When Intel announced it was investing $28 billion to build two chip factories in Licking County, Ohio, two hours north of his city, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval took note. The mega-complex would surely be an economic boon for his state, but Pureval was most impressed by why the tech giant chose to build in the Ohio River Valley. “Two of the big reasons they chose that location were, number one, its access to fresh water, and number two, our climate resiliency — the fact that we’re impacted by climate change, but we’re not seeing the droughts, the wildfires and the hurricanes that a lot of other places are seeing,” Pureval told Smart Cities Dive. “Once a large investment like that was made with those considerations in mind, it became real for me to say that if private companies are making such a potentially risky bet on our region, that could be a harbinger for things to come.” Oliver Kroner, the director of Cincinnati’s Office of Environment and Sustainability, had been thinking about the city’s climate appeal since 2018, when he saw a map of the Hurricane Katrina diaspora showing that thousands of people had relocated from New Orleans to Cincinnati after the catastrophic storm. “It’s really hard to say the singular reason anyone moves or relocates,” he said. “But there are more and more and more people who I meet every day who came here either because they were forced away from their previous home due to a climate-related event or they considered climate resilience when they relocated.” With Pureval’s support and backing, the Cincinnati OES last month released the city’s Climate Migration Readiness Plan, which Kroner believes is the nation’s first municipal guide to preparing for climate refugees. Citing data showing that climate migration and broader domestic relocation trends
Jun 24, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Dive Brief: - Alexandria, Virginia, broke ground Tuesday on two high-speed electric chargers that will recharge the city’s electric transit buses en route, avoiding trips back to the depot during the day. - The 360-kilowatt overhead chargers can help extend vehicle range, improve fleet utilization and reduce service interruptions, according to an Alexandria Transit Company news release. - The project supports the city’s and its transit system’s goals to transition the bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles. To date, 16 battery-electric buses are in service, with 20 more funded and in the procurement process, per the release. Dive Insight: Cities throughout the U.S. continue to add zero-emission transit buses to their fleets, according to Calstart, a national clean transportation advocacy group. As of July 2025, more than 8,000 full-size zero-emission buses have been funded, ordered, delivered or are on the road nationwide, a 16% increase over last year’s count, the organization said in its annual report. “This project reflects years of planning and collaboration to support our transition to an all-electric fleet,” Alexandria Transit Company General Manager and CEO Josh Baker said in a statement. “As the first on-route electric bus chargers in Northern Virginia and the DC region, this is a monumental step toward a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable transit system.” The transit system, known as DASH, operates fare-free. The chargers will be installed at the West Alexandria Transit Center, where the buses can be charged while drivers take short breaks, according to The Alexandria Brief. “By investing in electric transportation infrastructure, we are expanding mobility options, reducing emissions, and creating stronger connections between residents, jobs, housing, and services,” Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins said in a statement.
Jun 24, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Vijayawada, in association with the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department, organised a conference titled ‘Urban Andhra-2030’ on the theme ‘Designing Future-Ready, Sustainable and Resilient Cities’ on Wednesday. Addressing the conference, Principal Secretary (MA&UD) S. Suresh Kumar outlined the Andhra Pradesh government’s vision of creating liveable, sustainable and investment-friendly cities. He said urban development was not merely about expanding city boundaries but about building high-quality urban environments supported by robust infrastructure and efficient governance. Mr. Suresh Kumar highlighted key reforms introduced by the government, including the reduction of the minimum layout road width requirement from 12 to 9 metres, revision of the high-rise building threshold from 18 to 24 metres, rationalisation of setbacks, and provisions for podium parking, skywalks and sky parks. He also detailed several ongoing initiatives, such as the preparation of GIS-based master plans for all 123 Urban Local Bodies, creation of a statewide digital property registry, development of an online Transferable Development Rights (TDR) trading platform, implementation of the Puramitra citizen grievance management system, and smart municipal governance dashboards. Suggesting a collaborative approach to urban planning, Mr. Suresh Kumar proposed the formation of a multidisciplinary Urban Advisory Task Force comprising experts from industry, academia and professional institutions to support the government in shaping future urban policies. APCRDA Additional Commissioner K. Karthik said Amaravati had been planned to accommodate a projected population of 3.5 million and generate 1.5 million jobs by 2050. He highlighted key planning features, including extensive blue-green infrastructure, integrated mobility systems, underground utility corridors, district cooling systems, flood mitigation measures and non-motorised transport networks. Former HUDCO Chairman and Managing Director V. Suresh said Andhra Pradesh’s urban future should be built on the twin pillars of sustainability and resilience, and stressed the need for integrated planning and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Jun 24, 2026 · via thehindu.com
📝 Summary Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully hosted the 3rd International Urban Planning Conference (iNUPC) 2026, bringing together experts to discuss strategies for building sustainable and resilient cities in Southeast Asia. The conference featured expert sharing sessions, industry forums, and research showcases, emphasizing the importance of smart infrastructure, integrated urban systems, and adaptive planning approaches. The event strengthened UTM’s collaborations with government agencies, professional bodies, industry partners, and international universities, contributing to the university’s commitment to producing future planners equipped to address complex urban issues. JOHOR BAHRU, June 15 — Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully hosted the 3rd International Urban Planning Conference (iNUPC) 2026, bringing together urban planning professionals, academics, government agencies, industry representatives and students to discuss strategies for building sustainable and resilient cities across Southeast Asia. The conference was organised by students enrolled in the SBEW4293 Conference Planning course under the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU), UTM. Held under the theme “Future-Proofing Cities in Southeast Asia through Sustainable and Adaptive Urban Growth,” the conference provided a platform for knowledge exchange on emerging urban challenges, including climate resilience, smart city development, sustainable mobility and inclusive urban growth. The conference was further structured around six important sub-themes: Pathways to Net Zero and Climate-Resilient Futures, Smart Connectivity and Next-Generation Mobility, Cultural and Heritage Inclusion for Future Tourism, Human-Centric Urbanism and Community Well-Being, Equitable Housing and Inclusive Urban Regeneration, and Rural Empowerment and Regional Development. The conference attracted 406 participants, comprising planners, academics, students, government officers and industry practitioners from Malaysia, Indonesia, Macau SAR and the Philippines. The strong participation reflects the growing importance of collaborative approaches in addressing contemporary urban challenges and advancing sustainable development agendas in the region. The programme began with the welcoming speech delivered by Program Director of the 3rd
Jun 24, 2026 · via news.utm.my
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Jun 24, 2026 · via fidelity.com
Egypt’s smart city buildout is moving from the master plan to the operating test. The Madbouly government has spent years laying the groundwork for 38 new smart cities across 530k feddans, with room for 30 mn people and a planned investment bill of up to EGP 700 bn. Around 70% of the bill is being carried by the state to build central networks and core utilities, while private developers are financing the remaining 30% through residential and commercial development. But the projects’ success will not be decided by state infrastructure alone. It will come down to whether developers can turn those backbone networks into communities that actually work for residents, tenants, and businesses. These outcomes are now being tested in real time. Developers are becoming one of tech’s biggest B2B customers. Real estate companies are no longer treating tech as an add-on. It is becoming a core value driver. That shift is pushing developers to sign large-scale partnerships with tech and telecom players to turn projects into fully connected digital communities, Orange Egypt CEO Hisham Mahran tells EnterpriseAM. That is already playing out in the New Capital and East Cairo, where developers are racing to bake cloud infrastructure and IoT into their projects. Talaat Moustafa Group’s cloud applications for Noor City — developed with Huawei — are not just about city management, they are meant to support economic activity and deliver better services to residents and businesses, Mohamed Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO of Talaat Moustafa Group’s The Spine, said. Madinet Masr is taking a similar route: CEO Abdallah Sallam said its partnership with Telecom Egypt to provide integrated telecom and smart city services is designed to create more sustainable, connected communities across its residential and commercial units. The same logic now applies beyond flagship new cities. A strong tech partner
Jun 24, 2026 · via enterpriseam.com
Private Wireless Infrastructure Becomes Strategic Priority for Digital-First Enterprises Worldwide, emerging as the Backbone of Smart Factories, Autonomous Operations, and Real-Time Intelligence SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global private 5G network market is entering a period of unprecedented expansion as enterprises across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, utilities, mining, and smart city ecosystems increasingly invest in dedicated wireless infrastructure to support next-generation digital operations. According to recent industry analysis by Grand View Research, the global private 5G network market was valued at USD 3.89 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 150.66 billion by 2033, registering a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 58.9% during the forecast period. The market is expected to grow from USD 5.88 billion in 2026 as enterprise demand for secure, high-performance connectivity continues to accelerate. Private 5G networks are emerging as a foundational technology for organizations seeking greater control over connectivity, cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and real-time data processing. Unlike public cellular networks, private 5G deployments provide dedicated spectrum resources, enhanced reliability, and ultra-low latency capabilities tailored to enterprise-specific requirements. Enterprise Connectivity Requirements Drive Market Expansion The rapid proliferation of connected devices, industrial automation systems, artificial intelligence applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments is creating unprecedented demand for resilient and scalable communication infrastructure. As enterprises continue to modernize operations, traditional connectivity technologies are increasingly being supplemented by private 5G architectures capable of supporting mission-critical workloads. Organizations are leveraging private 5G environments to enable autonomous systems, machine-to-machine communications, predictive maintenance platforms, remote monitoring applications, and advanced analytics capabilities. These networks provide the performance needed to support real-time decision-making while maintaining stringent security and compliance requirements. Growing concerns around network congestion, data privacy, and operational continuity are further strengthening the business case for private wireless infrastructure. As a result, enterprises are increasingly viewing
Jun 24, 2026 · via prnewswire.co.uk
Sustainable Development Goals: MEPs alarmed at $4 trillion investment gap Brussels, 23 June 2026 - Global community seriously off-track on efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 - Next multiannual financial framework must align with 2030 Agenda - EU leadership is needed, particularly following suspension of US aid funding The committees on Development and on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety adopted a report on the implementation and delivery of the SDGs ahead of the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum. Adopted in a joint meeting of the two committees by 66 votes in favour, 17 against, and 7 abstentions, the report – once adopted in plenary – will form the basis of the European Parliament’s position ahead of the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum set to take place in New York from 7-15 July. In it, MEPs acknowledge that despite efforts made since the introduction of the SDGs in 2015, the global community is severely off track in its efforts to achieve their targets by the 2030 deadline. They are alarmed by the annual investment gap of approximately $4 trillion in funding needed to achieve the SDGs, a gap exacerbated by declining official development assistance (ODA) levels across the world. They want the EU and member states to honour their development aid commitments and to reinforce their leadership role to deliver the SDGs and secure adequate and sustained funding for their achievement by filling the huge financing gap, including that left by the suspension of most USAID funding under the current US administration. Additional EU funding needed MEPs argue that the EU should support its efforts to achieve the SDGs through ambitious financial commitments in the EU’s next long-term budget covering the period 2028-2034. In particular, MEPs want the EU and member states to provide additional financing
Jun 23, 2026 · via ieu-monitoring.com
Dive Brief: - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres proposed a framework for artificial intelligence companies to disclose their impacts as part of the UN’s plan for global energy independence. - In a London Climate Action Week keynote on Tuesday, Guterres called on “every major AI company” to measure and publicly disclose their full environmental footprint, including emissions, water and land usage. The UN chief also called on AI companies to commit to powering every data center with renewable energy by 2030. - “No more hidden costs. No more shifting the burden onto those least able to bear it,” Guterres said, according to the UN transcript. “It is time to come clean. If AI is to help build a better future, it must be honest about what it costs us now.” Dive Insight: Guterres issued the call for AI companies to disclose their environmental impacts and commit to powering data centers with renewables as part of a seven-point plan for energy independence. In the United States, data center electricity consumption is projected to grow 300% over the next 10 years and account for “38% of net electricity consumption through 2037,” according to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Guterres said that, globally, AI has the potential by 2030 to use more power than “all but five countries” and “enough water to meet the basic needs of all 1.3 billion residents of sub‑Saharan Africa for an entire year.” “As demand for energy continues to rise, we must confront one of its fastest growing sources: AI data centers,” Guterres said. “Artificial intelligence can accelerate climate solutions. It can help cure disease, transform education, and enable humanity to tackle challenges once thought beyond our reach. We must harness that potential.” “But AI is also hungry for land, water and power,” he added. The UN’s secretary
Jun 23, 2026 · via esgdive.com
Dublin unveils strategy for responsible AI adoption 23 June 2026 by Jonathan Andrews As Ireland’s capital city prepares to launch its AI strategy, Jonathan Andrews spoke to Jamie Cudden, Executive Manager for Corporate Services & Transformation with Dublin City Council, a founder member of the City Innovation Network Dublin City Council has established what it describes as Ireland’s first Generative AI Lab dedicated to local government, creating a structured environment where staff can test artificial intelligence tools, develop practical use cases and build organisational capability before wider deployment across council services. Through a combination of formal oversight groups, mandatory staff training and controlled experimentation, Dublin is seeking to balance innovation with public trust, transparency and compliance as AI becomes increasingly embedded in local government operations. An AI strategy for Dublin City Council is scheduled for publication in the third quarter of 2026 and will set out the organisation’s vision and principles for deploying and scaling AI. Jamie Cudden, Executive Manager, Corporate Services & Transformation, Dublin City Council, says the objective is to realise the benefits of AI while ensuring strong governance and accountability. “We are focusing on human oversight, transparency, privacy, fairness, accountability and security from the outset, rather than treating governance as something added later,” he says. Building governance before scale Dublin City Council has introduced a two-tier governance structure to oversee AI adoption across the organisation. An AI Governance Group provides strategic oversight and decision-making around policy, acceptable use, organisational readiness and priority use cases. Alongside it, an AI Technical Group focuses on implementation matters including infrastructure, tool assessment, permissions, security, cyber risk, technical evaluation and support for pilots and use cases. The groups bring together representatives from IT, Digital, Legal, Data, HR, Corporate Services and Transformation. “Coordination happens across business, innovation, information systems, data protection and cybersecurity
Jun 23, 2026 · via cities-today.com
Tuesday’s Headlines Update on lawsuits against Trump, Deadly by Design, Transit Surging, CAHSRA Plotting, and more... 10:55 AM PDT on June 23, 2026 Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org. More from Streetsblog California Bill to Reform Coastal Commission Scaled Back, but Still Delivers Wins for Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects and Santa Monica Everyone is claiming victory in the compromise between Zbur, the Coastal Commission, the City of Santa Monica, environmentalists, neighborhood leaders in Santa Monica, and mobility advocates including Streets for All. June 23, 2026 Dems Push for Guardrails to Shield Federal Transportation Grants From Trump Meddling Will Senate Democrats leverage the proposed Build America 250 Act to end President Trump's meddling in transportation funding? June 22, 2026 Porchfest Brings Affordable Entertainment to the Streets People-first streets aren’t just life-saving – they’re a cost-of-living tool. And they're fun. June 22, 2026 Commentary: Imagine what SMART Could do with the $11 Billion Caltrans Will Flush Away Widening State Route 37 Strange, the oil-funded think tanks aren't screaming about the boondoggle of widening SR 37 the way they do about rail projects June 22, 2026 SB 79 Implementation in San Diego In Summer 2027, if not earlier, the San Diego City Council will adopt a plan to determine how to delay or exempt areas. Upzonings in non-delayed areas will go into effect on July 1st, 2026. June 22, 2026
Jun 23, 2026 · via cal.streetsblog.org
Pak's Rafale loss claims busted again, document shows all 36 in service; more
A recent Indian Air Force (IAF) document has again contradicted Pakistan's claims that India lost multiple Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. According to an Air Headquarters Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in June, the IAF has sought bids for a five-month bridge support package covering all 36 Rafale aircraft currently in service. The document, accessed by media reports, pertains to the entire fleet of 36 Rafale jets acquired by India from France under the government-to-government deal signed in 2016. The reference to all 36 aircraft has been cited as evidence against claims that any of the fighters were lost during the operation.
Jun 23, 2026 · via indiatoday.in
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Dive Brief: - The versatility of LED lighting gives property owners a value-creating lever they can pull if they make the investment, architectural lighting company Color Kinetics says in a report. - Philadelphia invested $6.85 million in 2024 to install more than 200 color-changing floodlights outside the city’s 123-year-old City Hall to turn the building into a canvas for expressing what’s happening in the city. This “real-time civic platform,” Color Kinetics says in the report, “enables the City of Philadelphia to respond to events, causes and celebrations through lighting.” Some $12 million in economic value can be traced to the project, the report claims. - The report showcases three other lighting projects that together have generated roughly $10 million in economic value by turning the built environment into a focal point that attracts additional investment. “Public lighting,” the report says, can “contribute to tourism, economic development, community pride, and urban revitalization.” Dive Insight: Since facility managers started leveraging the technology to reduce energy costs in the early 2000s, LED lighting has grown into the second most common type of lighting in commercial buildings, behind fluorescent bulbs, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Forty-four percent of U.S. commercial buildings used LED lighting between 2012 and 2018, compared to 68% which had standard fluorescent bulbs in that time, EIA says. In its report, Color Kinetics says the programmable nature of the technology makes LED lighting a kind of media that can be deployed creatively to give a dynamic quality to the built environment, leading to projects that have “economic, cultural and social impact.” In West Sacramento, California, private developer and property manager Fulcrum Property partnered with the city in 2017 to build an open-air multi-use space called The Barn that helped generate economic interest in what was a neglected industrial part
Jun 23, 2026 · via facilitiesdive.com
Smart energy infrastructure development in Vietnam through 2035 VOV.VN - Financial mechanisms for developing smart energy infrastructure and Vietnam’s energy infrastructure outlook through 2035 will be among the key topics at an upcoming forum in Hanoi. As energy transition is becoming an inevitable global trend, the development of smart energy infrastructure has been identified in the country as a key pillar for achieving green growth, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring national energy security. The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) Online Newspaper, in coordination with relevant partners, will host the Smart Energy Infrastructure Development Forum on the morning of June 24, 2026, at the Melia Hanoi Hotel. In recent years, Vietnam has made notable progress in renewable energy development. Wind and solar power capacity has expanded rapidly, making the nation one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic renewable energy markets. At the same time, multiple transmission grid projects, modern dispatch centres, smart metering systems and digital technologies for power operations have been deployed. However, the development of smart energy infrastructure continues to face numerous challenges. Transmission systems in some areas have yet to keep pace with the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources, while the integration of distributed power generation remains limited. Investment in energy storage technologies has yet to match demand, while data infrastructure and digital energy management platforms are still being developed. Under the revised Power Development Plan VIII, Vietnam aims to accelerate the development of smart grid systems by 2035, while increasing investment in advanced transmission technologies such as high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission lines and converter stations. The country also plans to expand renewable energy capacity, energy storage systems and smart energy management solutions. Smart energy infrastructure will play a central role in connecting clean energy sources with electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart cities and green industrial parks.
Jun 23, 2026 · via english.vov.vn
WM has acquired the residential and commercial operations HBS Trash Services, a private equity-backed provider of curbside and roll-off services in Colorado. The deal closed on June 1. HBS, which offers dumpsters and roll-offs for job sites such as new home builds, home remodels, home clean-outs and commercial construction projects, has been in business since 1987, according to its website. HBS plans to continue its contractor services and its roll-off dumpster rental operations. Before the deal, HBS offered residential waste and recycling collection services for 11 cities along Colorado’s Front Range region. That includes several Denver suburbs such as Littleton and Lakewood as well as the cities of Parker, Castle Rock, Elizabeth and Kiowa. It also offered commercial collection services, according to its website. In a letter to customers, HBS said it chose WM to take over its residential and commercial operations so that HBS could “return to our origins — refocusing our energy and expertise on the home building industry where our journey first began.” HBS’ parent company is Eagle River Capital, a Colorado-owned private equity firm launched in 2017 with a focus on acquiring solid waste collection companies in the West. By 2022, it had acquired eight businesses, co-founder and partner Eric Miller told Waste360 in 2022. In May 2025, HBS acquired Blue Ribbon Disposal, a local hauler operating outside Colorado Springs. WM already has a major presence in Colorado and the Front Range region. It acquired Greeley-area Northern Colorado Disposal in 2019, and it sold some of its Steamboat Springs-area hauling sites and a transfer station to Apex Waste in 2024. WM expects to open a new MRF in the Denver area in July, COO Tara Hemmer said during the Waste Leadership Summit on June 10. Several other haulers, including Republic Services and Waste Connections, have also
Jun 23, 2026 · via wastedive.com
NASA says two astronauts will conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, June 30, to replace a wrist joint on the station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm. The spacewalk, known as U.S. spacewalk 95, is scheduled to begin at about 8:35 a.m. EDT and is expected to last roughly six-and-a-half hours, according to the agency. NASA said the wrist joint malfunctioned during normal Canadarm2 operations on May 27, when the arm drew elevated motor current and did not move as expected. The agency said it worked with the Canadian Space Agency to understand the issue and determined a spacewalk was required to replace the joint, using a spare already on board the space station. The spacewalk will be carried out by NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir, exiting from the station’s Quest airlock. NASA said it will be the second spacewalk for Williams and the fifth for Meir. NASA said the June 30 activity will be the 280th spacewalk in support of space station assembly, maintenance, and upgrades. The agency added that repairs to robotics such as Canadarm2 are expected after more than 25 years of continuous operations, noting the system was designed with replaceable components and planned maintenance.
Jun 22, 2026 · via spaceanddefense.io
Cities may be humanity’s greatest invention, generating economic and cultural impact far beyond their boundaries. As global urbanisation accelerates, the importance of metropolises will continue to grow, but so too will the pressures they face. Ageing infrastructure, constrained public budgets, and ambitious decarbonisation targets create urgent challenges. While high-profile proposals often emphasise transformative, futuristic infrastructure, large-scale overhauls are costly, complex, and time-consuming. For most cities, the practical and investable path lies in incremental, modular upgrades; interventions that enhance reliability, resilience, and sustainability while accommodating growing urban populations. The urban challenge Today, 58% of the global population lives in urban areas, a figure projected to rise by another 10% by 2050, bringing hundreds of millions more residents into cities and intensifying demand on energy, water, and transport systems. Infrastructure pressures are already evident: a US study of 277 urban areas predicts electricity demand intensity will rise 12–26% by 2050 relative to 2010–19, while global urban water demand is expected to double. In the UK, a £104bn plan targets water leaks and sewer spills, while Australia aims to double water utility investment by 2027. Read more: Investing in sustainable cities Urban transport is similarly capital-intensive: London alone has committed £5.4 billion to modernising its oldest Underground lines, which serve over 1 billion passengers annually. Decarbonisation ambitions amplify these requirements. The International Energy Agency estimates global electricity grids will require ~$600bn annually to meet net zero goals and rising demand, much of it concentrated in urban nodes. At the same time, retroactively addressing climate-related infrastructure damage is far costlier: in 2025, global natural disaster losses reached $224bn, less than half of which were insured. Delivery is further complicated by permitting delays, supply chain inefficiencies, and skilled labour shortages, even as public finances remain tight. Incremental Solutions: Energy, water & mobility Despite these challenges,
Jun 22, 2026 · via future.portfolio-adviser.com
June 22, 2026 Building vibrant cities for a changing world What makes a city truly vibrant in a time of climate and social change? That question was at the centre of a Calgary Climate Week session, where University of Calgary researchers, students and partners explored how cities can better adapt, connect and respond under pressure. “Vibrant cities must be able to support people when systems are under stress. They must be prepared to respond to climate risks, affordability pressures, aging infrastructure, social vulnerability, and the ways the challenges compound one another,” says Dr. Seiran Heshami, PhD, an assistant professor in the Schulich School of Engineering’s Sustainable Systems Engineering program. Schulich partnered with construction engineering company AECOM to explore vibrant cities as part of the first-ever Calgary Climate Week, which took place June 1-6, with a mission to prepare and position Calgary as an emerging hub for global climate solutions. The afternoon of June 4 was dedicated to exploring vibrant cities and featured talks and panel discussions with presenters from UCalgary, the City of Calgary, AECOM and architecture firms. From visible activity to civic capacity Courtesy Seiran Heshami “The June 4 Vibrant Cities sessions demonstrated that building a vibrant city is not a single project, sector, or plan,” says Heshami. “Calgary’s challenges are interconnected, and they require integrated, co-created solutions that involve communities, researchers, city staff, industry, policymakers and partners from the beginning.” Heshami’s opening talk, What is a Vibrant City? defined a vibrant city as one that can adapt, care, connect and act; one that adapts to changing conditions, cares for its residents, and learns from and acts on evidence, lived experience and shared responsibility. This framing, according to Heshami, shifted the conversation from vibrancy as an aesthetic or economic condition to vibrancy as a civic capacity: a city’s ability
Jun 22, 2026 · via ucalgary.ca
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