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The iconic neon sign at the Pike Place Market in Seattle manages to attract a lot of attention, but a glowing new structure across the street will likely turn a few curious heads, too. The first of dozens of IKE Smart City digital wayfinding kiosks planned for downtown and around Seattle was unveiled on Tuesday at the busy intersection of First Avenue and Pike Street. It’s the realization of a years-long effort to bring the information many people access on smartphones straight to giant interactive screens at street level. “Seattle is a tech town, and we finally have a 21st-first century modern wayfinding system,” said Jon Scholes, president and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, the organization that spearheaded the effort to get the kiosks approved and installed. The devices are a product of Columbus, Ohio-based advertising company Orange Barrel Media, which is partnering with DSA on the experience. IKE devices are already deployed in more than 25 cities nationwide. A total of 50 kiosks are planned for Seattle in two phases. The first 30 will be installed in the downtown Metropolitan Improvement District footprint, with 20 more to follow in business improvement areas including Ballard, SoDo, the University District and West Seattle. The first four downtown units include Tuesday’s unveiling as well as another that’s operational at Fourth Avenue and Pine Street. Units at Second Avenue and Stewart Street and Third Avenue and Virginia Street are next. Each unit stands just over 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a 12½-square-foot touchscreen that functions like a giant smartphone — letting users scroll through maps, nearby restaurant listings, transit routes and city apps. The kiosks are ADA-compliant and connect to the Seamless Seattle program for real-time multimodal navigation directly from each location. Beyond wayfinding, each kiosk serves as a
Jun 9, 2026 · via geekwire.com
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Jun 9, 2026 · via youtube.com
After a few snags, Seattle’s plan to provide publicly owned, permanently affordable social housing is starting to come to fruition. The voter-approved initiative hit the ground running this year after the Seattle City Council signed off on $115 million for the plan in February. Seattle Social Housing Developer, the entity created to carry out the vision, announced May 22 it had zeroed in on its first building, a downtown 150-unit apartment complex purchased for around $60 million. It expects the purchase to be finalized this month. Seattle residents voted to approve a social housing authority in the city in February 2023. Seattle voters last year approved a plan to fund the initiative with a new 5% tax on employers making more than $1 million annually. The city has around 170 such employers, including Microsoft, Amazon and Starbucks. SSHD will offer the first 15 units that become available in the building to households at or below 30% of the area median income, or $34,530 for an individual and $39,480 for a two-person household, via a lottery system. That lottery closed June 5 with more than 10,200 applications, The Seattle Times reported. SSHD is also incentivizing current residents of the luxury building to remain by freezing existing rents for two years, removing fees for pest control and bike storage, and offering public transit passes for all building residents. “The developer aims to provide high quality housing that fosters community, is inclusive, permanently affordable, and climate forward,” SSHD said in a news release. The next 45 units that become available in the building will be given to households making 30% to 50% of the area median income, according to SSHD. The city’s social housing plan has hit a few obstacles along the way, including opposition from major tech corporations, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber
Jun 9, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
The 2026 World Cup will be the hottest in human history, Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy, said during an extreme heat webinar Monday. “We know from really good analyses done by the World Weather Attribution that a number of the host cities will face dangerous conditions during match time,” she said. The chances that the WetBulb Globe Temperature, which assesses physical heat stress on the body, could trigger mandatory water breaks for the athletes are very high, she said, and there’s “not a zero chance” that high temperatures could cause games to be halted. For host cities, extreme heat is another layer that must be folded into event and crisis planning for the games, which start in 11 U.S. cities Thursday. But extreme heat is a potential public safety crisis in all urban areas, the panelists said. “We have to be thinking differently about this, because we've been taking for granted … if we plan such-and-such an event, we can just look at the average conditions, and that's what it will be like,” Kayhoe said. “But our average conditions are changing, and when it comes to heat risk, changing faster and faster.” Cities should be focusing on the following factors, the experts said. Most stadiums aren’t built for heat. More than half of all major sports venues in the U.S. are in areas projected to experience dangerous heat days with temperatures above 95 degrees Fahrenheit within the next 25 years, Kayhoe said. Only a handful of World Cup stadiums are climate-controlled. Stadium operators need to start making smart design choices, the panelists said. In World Cup host city Dallas, for example, a roof was added to the baseball stadium more than a decade ago so the venue could be air-conditioned, Kayhoe said. Jennifer Vanos, associate professor at
Jun 9, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Dive Brief: - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and other dignitaries broke ground Monday on phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway line in Manhattan. - The project will extend the Q Line subway from 96th Street and Second Avenue to 125th Street and Lexington Avenue in East Harlem, where it will connect with three subway lines and the Metro-North commuter railroad. - Tunneling will begin early next year, when a tunnel boring machine will be lowered into the ground at Second Avenue and 120th Street, then move west to 125th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard, the MTA said in a press release. Dive Insight: The MTA prevailed against the Trump administration, which last year withheld $18 billion in funding for the New York-New Jersey Hudson Tunnel project and the Second Avenue subway extension in Manhattan. “This was a win for East Harlem; it was a win for New York,” Hochul said at the groundbreaking ceremony. The project, estimated to cost between $6.9 billion and $7.7 billion, was awarded a $3.4 billion federal capital investment grant in 2022. “East Harlem is a historically underserved neighborhood which has one of the largest concentrations of affordable housing in the United States,” the MTA said in a press release. About 70% of residents in the area rely on public transit. "This project is good news for East Harlem riders and for all New Yorkers, who can look forward to faster commutes, better access to more neighborhoods, and more time and money back in our lives,” Riders Alliance Policy and Communications Director Danny Pearlstein said in an emailed statement. Based on lessons learned from building the first phase of the Second Avenue subway, phase two will reuse a tunnel segment built in the 1970s from 110th
Jun 9, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
PIB Backgrounder Infrastructure at the Core of India’s Development Posted On: 09 JUN 2026 4:41PM by PIB Delhi | Over the past decade, India accelerated infrastructure creation across transport, housing, water, energy, logistics, and digital networks. Large-scale investments improved mobility, strengthened service delivery, widened digital access, and supported economic activity across regions. Integrated planning initiatives like PRAGATI, PM GatiShakti, the National Logistics Policy, Sagarmala, PM-WANI, Jal Jeevan Mission and UDAN have shaped the vision of a connected and competitive India. These initiatives have improved competitiveness and supported India’s transition towards a modern and integrated economy. | Infrastructure as an Instrument for Nation Building Infrastructure today shapes everyday life and daily experiences across the country. Roads, railways, airports, digital networks, housing, water supply, and clean energy systems have expanded access to essential services. These systems also influenced how people travel, connect digitally, and participate in economic activity. After 2014, infrastructure development has increasingly focused on scale, integration, and long-term capacity creation. A major shift during this period was the integration of infrastructure planning, as opposed to the earlier practice of fragmented project execution. Public capital expenditure increased from about ₹2 lakh crore in FY2014–15 to ₹12.2 lakh crore in FY2026–27. This reflects sustained focus on long- term infrastructure creation across sectors. Major programmes such as Sagarmala, Bharatmala, PM GatiShakti, PMAY, Jal Jeevan Mission, PM Ujjwala Yojana, and UDAN expanded infrastructure access. These initiatives linked infrastructure growth with household welfare, economic opportunity, and regional development. Mobility and Connectivity Transportation networks serve as the backbone of economic integration. From highways and railways to airports, waterways, and urban transit systems, investments across multiple modes of transport have strengthened connectivity. Together, these networks are creating a more seamless and integrated mobility ecosystem. Railways Indian Railways infrastructure has undergone a large-scale transformation since 2014, enhancing capacity,
Jun 9, 2026 · via pib.gov.in
New Smart City Pilot Network to Bridge Digital Divide for 50 U.S. Cities Powered by Intel edge infrastructure, a local California network demonstrates how micro-servers can deliver high-speed connectivity at a low cost. BELLFLOWER, Calif. — A young woman unwillingly must leave her disabled mother at home to walk to the local library just to use the public internet to pay the household bills. A few blocks away, a family rations its online time, relying entirely on a son’s cellular data plan to check critical medical updates because traditional broadband is too expensive. At the weekly outdoor farmers market, small business owners regularly turn away customers because weak cellular signals prevent them from accepting credit cards. These are the everyday realities in Bellflower; a suburb of 75,000 people located just 25 minutes outside of Los Angeles. Despite its proximity to America’s second-largest city, the community has long suffered from persistent cellular blind spots and high telecom costs that have left vulnerable residents behind. Now, a new municipal network called Bellflower Connect is aiming to bridge this digital divide. By using a private wireless network of solar-powered micro-servers with Intel® Xeon® processors inside, and AI-driven cybersecurity at the edge, the public-private partnership offers an affordable, low-power blueprint for community broadband that organizers plan to scale to 50 additional U.S. cities under 150,000 people over the next few years. Cutting the Red Tape To get the network off the ground, the city of Bellflower waived standard permit charges, allowed reception towers to be built on public buildings, and bypassed lengthy request-for-proposal processes. This allowed project partner Tradewinds Networks to enter into a long-term revenue-sharing contract with the city. The funding was split through a public-private agreement, using a $1 million municipal transportation grant alongside $2 million put up by Tradewinds. The program
Jun 9, 2026 · via newsroom.intel.com
Wharton finance professor Kevin Kaiser was new to Philadelphia when the Eagles won their first Super Bowl in 2018, and he remembers heading downtown to watch the parade. More than a million raucous revelers gathered in freezing temperatures to cheer the team’s long-awaited victory. “I got to see firsthand how Philadelphia handles a massive sporting event and a celebration of a million people — and it was astonishing,” said Kaiser, who joined the street party again when the Eagles won a second time in 2024. The city’s ability to accommodate major events has been tried and tested, but perhaps never like this year. By the end of 2026, Philadelphia and its suburbs will have hosted NCAA March Madness, the PGA Championship, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, six FIFA World Cup matches, and a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday. It’s a lot, even for Philly. But Kaiser is confident. “Philadelphia has what it takes to host the world, and they’ve been very good at it for a long time,” Kaiser said. The professor moderated a recent panel convened by the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative. Titled “The Economics of Hosting the World: How Sports Operate as a Local Growth Engine,” the panel featured three expert guests: Tim McDermott is president of the Philadelphia Union, the city’s Major League Soccer franchise; Angela Val is president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia, the city’s tourism marketing agency; and Larry Needle is executive director of PHL Sports, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. Turning FIFA Fans Into Philly Fans The FIFA matches begin June 14 and are expected to draw more than 500,000 visitors to the City of Brotherly Love. Kaiser’s first question to the panelists was, “What will success look like?” Their answers described a broad strategy, with
Jun 9, 2026 · via knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu
Across New York City, signposts are being fitted with a new generation of traffic sensors. These sensors count pedestrians, cyclists, buses, trucks, and cars in real time. The devices use machine vision to track how people move through streets — including speeds, turns, mid-block crossings, and potential conflict points. NYC officials say the video is immediately discarded and only anonymized movement data is kept. The goal is to give planners a clearer picture of where street design is failing, so they can add safer crossings, better bike routes, bus improvements, and other fixes where they’re needed most. But will it actually work? What’s Actually Happening on the Street This is basically a larger roll-out of a previous program by the Department of Transportation (NYC DOT). After a 2023 pilot at 20 locations, the agency plans to add sensors at roughly 80 more sites, bringing the network to about 100 locations. The promise is a richer, round-the-clock picture of how New Yorkers actually move through streets—and where the street design fails them. The sensors, provided by Viva and mounted on existing street infrastructure, act like traffic counters. They can record how many people walk, bike, or drive through an area, how fast vehicles move, where people turn, and where pedestrians cross outside marked crosswalks. That kind of information matters a lot. A steady stream of people crossing mid-block could suggest that a new crosswalk is needed. Repeated close calls between cyclists and opening car doors could flag a corridor for a protected bike lane or parking changes, even when there are no reported accidents. A bus route that keeps getting trapped behind turning vehicles could point planners toward a dedicated lane or signal tweak. “Safer street design starts with understanding what is actually happening on the street,” NYC DOT Commissioner Mike
Jun 9, 2026 · via zmescience.com
Abstract The versatility and broad applicability of IoT-based heterogeneous wireless sensor networks (HWSNs) make them key enablers of sustainability objectives in sustainable smart cities (SSCs). However, their heterogeneous architecture must be carefully managed to ensure reliable and energy-efficient operation. To prolong network lifetime and avoid premature node depletion, effective energy management mechanisms are essential. One promising approach is to exploit the concept of dominating sets (DSs), whereby sensor nodes are partitioned into disjoint DSs, and only one set is activated at a time. In this work, we propose EAAS-S4C-MAB, an enhanced framework for IoT-based HWSNs in SSCs that combines skyline-based DS formation, four-case, size- and lifetime-aware scheduling, and energy-aware data collection within the active DS. In the DS formation phase, the proposed Energy-Attentive Algorithm with Skyline (EAAS) generates multiple valid disjoint DS candidates per iteration, evaluates them jointly in terms of lifetime and size, and applies a BNL_Skyline procedure to retain only non-dominated candidates. In the scheduling phase, the proposed S4C-MAB algorithm classifies DSs into four cases according to size and lifetime and uses a multi-armed bandit to learn the relative priority of these cases online, replacing fixed case weights with adaptive case-level preferences. These learned priorities are combined with a dynamically recomputed adjusted lifetime, along with case-dependent activation caps and cooldown intervals, to guide DS activation. During communication, the active DS nodes form a chain, and the node nearest to the sink serves as the chain leader for final data delivery. Simulation results show that EAAS-S4C-MAB achieves more balanced DS utilization, reduces the premature depletion of fragile sets, and significantly extends network lifetime compared to other baseline methods, while preserving network coverage and connectivity. Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank the Research Chair of Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz for Artificial Intelligence (CPFAI) at
Jun 9, 2026 · via nature.com
Devon Announces Results of Early Participation in Private Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations and Extension of Deadline to Receive Total Exchange Consideration HOUSTON, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) (“Devon”) today announced that, in connection with the previously announced offers to Eligible Holders (as defined herein) to exchange (each, an “Exchange Offer” and collectively, the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding notes issued by Coterra Energy Inc., a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Devon (“Coterra”), as set forth in the table below (the “Existing Coterra Notes”) for (1) new notes issued by Devon (the “New Devon Notes”) and (2) cash, and solicitations of consents by Coterra from Eligible Holders (each, a “Consent Solicitation” and, collectively, the “Consent Solicitations”) to adopt certain proposed amendments to each of the corresponding indentures governing the Existing Coterra Notes (other than the Existing Coterra OpCo Notes (as defined herein)) (with respect to the corresponding indenture for such Existing Coterra Notes, the “Proposed Amendments”), as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 5, 2026 (the “Early Tender Date”), the following principal amounts of each series of Existing Coterra Notes have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn (and consents thereby have been validly given and not validly revoked): | Notes Tendered at Early Tender Date | |||||||| | Title of Series | Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding | Principal Amount | Percentage | ||||| | 3.90% Senior Notes due 2027 | $687,217,000 | $585,354,000 | 85.18% | ||||| | 3.90% Senior Notes due 2027(1) | $62,718,000 | $41,244,000 | 65.76% | ||||| | 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 | $433,171,000 | $385,958,000 | 89.10% | ||||| | 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029(1) | $66,812,000 | $61,594,000 | 92.19% | ||||| | 5.60% Senior Notes due 2034 | $500,000,000 | $465,053,000
Jun 9, 2026 · via energydigital.com
Abstract Cities worldwide face growing pressure to respond to complex environmental, social, and economic challenges. Over the past decades, numerous approaches have emerged under the umbrella concept of the smart city, promoting the use of digital technologies to enhance urban governance and maintain a high quality of life. However, the extent to which smart city initiatives contribute to broader sustainability goals remains contested. This study examines the degree to which smart city strategies incorporate an integrated sustainable-digital transformation perspective in the context of Germany. Using qualitative content analysis, 61 smart city strategy documents from major German cities are systematically analysed. Based on a catalogue of 30 criteria derived from the literature and the empirical material, the strategies are comparatively assessed and grouped into three categories: front runners, middle range, and laggards. Building on this classification, a mixed-methods approach is applied to identify common characteristics of the strategies in the front-runner group. The qualitative policy document analysis indicates that strong alignment with supra-regional policy frameworks, institutionalized citizen participation, and the integration of impact measurement mechanisms are recurring features among these strategies. In addition, an exploratory regression analysis suggests that participation in a national smart city funding program is positively associated with a more integrated sustainable-digital transformation approach, while factors such as population size, economic development, or the political composition of city councils appear not to play a significant role. Similar content being viewed by others Introduction Against the background of advancing climate change and to ensure the future viability of cities in times of urbanisation and digital change, cities worldwide have developed strategies and tested measures under the umbrella term “smart city”1. In the course of this, smart cities have not only become municipal practice but have also developed into an interdisciplinary research field at the interface between technology and society.
Jun 9, 2026 · via nature.com
Hanoi's chairman has reaffirmed that people must remain at the centre of all urban development policies as ASEAN city leaders gathered in the Vietnamese capital. On the afternoon of June 8, as part of the ASEAN Future Forum, the ASEAN Cities Leadership Conference, co-hosted by Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hanoi People's Committee, took place with the participation of governors, mayors and city leaders from across Southeast Asia. Addressing the conference, Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Vu Dai Thang stressed that the Vietnamese capital continues to cherish its rich historical legacy and distinctive cultural identity. "We are making strong efforts to build a greener, smarter, more modern and more liveable city," Vu Dai Thang said. Hanoi has identified digital transformation as a key driver of development. The city is advancing the construction of digital government, a digital economy and a digital society, while applying artificial intelligence, big data and other advanced technologies to improve urban governance, provide more convenient public services and create a better environment for both residents and businesses. "We consistently maintain that technology only has real value when it serves people. Citizens must be the centre, the driving force and the beneficiaries of every urban development policy. This is also one of the core principles shared by ASEAN cities," he said. Thang added that Hanoi remains committed to promoting green growth, strengthening climate resilience, developing sustainable transportation systems, expanding green spaces and preserving cultural values throughout the modernisation process. According to the Hanoi leader, ASEAN's future will be shaped by its cities, where resources, knowledge, technology and aspirations for innovation converge. No city can achieve sustainable development in isolation from regional cooperation networks. Strengthening connectivity among ASEAN cities, sharing governance experiences, promoting economic, trade and investment cooperation, encouraging innovation and fostering people-to-people exchanges are therefore essential
Jun 8, 2026 · via vietnamnet.vn
Shell: Can Electric HGVs Beat Diesel Trucks on Price? Electric trucking has long been dismissed as too expensive and too impractical to compete with traditional diesel alternatives. However, a new report from Shell and its subsidiary SBRS suggests that framing misses the point. The whitepaper argues that the real measure of viability when it comes to modern trucking is total cost of ownership, or TCO, which is the full lifecycle expense of running a vehicle. Shell's modelling suggests that heavy-duty fleets that use an integrated charging network can register a TCO 10% lower than diesel models. Naturally, this is a figure that has prompted keen interest across the logistics and energy sectors, but it is not without caveats, since the savings only materialise under certain conditions. The upfront problem In today's market, electric trucks are still considered a luxury, generally costing between 1.6 and 2.3 times more than their diesel counterparts brand new. The second-hand market for these vehicles, meanwhile, is still small, immature and unpredictable. Then there is the question of infrastructure. Upgrading a depot is often constrained by grid capacity, while the availability of charging points along trucking routes remains a concern in many countries. When it comes to cost, though, Shell argues that focusing on the upfront purchase alone misses the longer-term savings. According to the report, electric trucks can be 55% more energy efficient than their diesel equivalents, meaning that there is the opportunity to save on running costs if charging is managed well. Creating a cost-effective electric fleet Shell's promise of a 10% TCO advantage rests on three things working well together in unison. The first is converting depot charging infrastructure into a revenue stream by opening it to third-party operators when the fleet's own vehicles are on the road. Shell is no stranger to
Jun 8, 2026 · via energydigital.com
In our last issue, I talked about how researchers recently found that ordinary Wi-Fi routers could identify individuals with 99.5% accuracy. But that shocking revelation only hints at a much bigger privacy concern. Cities around the world are beginning to fill themselves with connected technology designed to make daily life run more smoothly. We call them “smart cities.” Places where traffic lights adjust automatically, sensors reduce congestion and connected streets help emergency responders react faster. Some systems can even direct drivers to the nearest open parking spot before they start circling the block. But all this tech-driven convenience is creating an entirely new challenge: Who owns all the information these systems create? AI is changing the answer. And as it becomes even more powerful, privacy could soon mean something very different than it does today. The Privacy Problem Comes to Town One of the most famous smart city experiments started in Toronto. In 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, announced plans to help build a futuristic neighborhood along the city’s waterfront. The idea was to use sensors, connected infrastructure and data to make urban life cleaner, safer and more efficient. On paper, it sounded like exactly the kind of project cities should want. It promised less traffic, lower energy use, better public transit and more efficient buildings. But the project quickly ran into a problem that had nothing to do with whether the technology worked. Instead, people wanted to know what would happen to all the data these systems collected. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario’s former privacy commissioner, even resigned as a consultant after raising concerns that the project wouldn’t require data to be de-identified at the source. That concern eventually helped derail the project. That concern eventually helped derail the project. And it highlights something investors should pay attention
Jun 8, 2026 · via banyanhill.com
Water Purifier Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Technology (Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems, Ultraviolet (UV) Purification Systems, Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems, Gravity Based Purifiers, Activated Carbon Filtration Systems), By Installation Type (Wall Mounted Systems, Countertop Systems, Under Sink Systems, Faucet Integrated Systems, Portable Purifiers), By Distribution Channel (Offline Retail Stores, Direct Institutional Sales, Online Platforms), By End User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial) and By Region (North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, LATAM) Forecasts, 2026-2034 Water Purifier Market Size & Growth Analysis The water purifier market size was valued at USD 49.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 53.1 billion in 2026 to USD 112.6 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period 2026–2034. Asia Pacific dominated the water purifier market with a market share of 41.85% in 2025. A water purifier is a device or system designed to remove physical, chemical, and biological contaminants from water to make it safe for drinking and other uses. It uses technologies such as reverse osmosis, ultraviolet treatment, ultrafiltration, and activated carbon filtration to eliminate impurities like bacteria, viruses, dissolved salts, heavy metals, and chlorine. The water purifier market demand is driven by growing concern over waterborne diseases, deteriorating water quality, and rising awareness of safe drinking water. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious and are seeking reliable solutions for clean and purified water at home and in workplaces. The rising urbanization, increasing installation of advanced purification technologies, and growing preference for convenient, low-maintenance purification systems are also boosting adoption, driving water purifier market growth. Water Purifier Market Key Takeaways - The Asia Pacific water purifier market accounted for a share of 41.85% in 2025. - The Middle East & Africa water purifier market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.68% during the
Jun 8, 2026 · via straitsresearch.com
Most city residents like their downtowns, a recent global Gensler Research Institute survey found. Whether those same residents regularly go downtown and spend time there is another story. In North America, 73% of city residents surveyed said their central business district offers “a great experience,” yet only 40% said they go downtown at least once a week and just 30% said they linger there. “Downtown is treated as a destination for purpose-driven visits, not leisure-driven ones, with residents more likely to come for a cultural event or errand than for dining, walking, or socializing,” Gensler said. The cost and availability of parking are some of the major downtown pain points cited by residents surveyed, with only 24% saying their downtown’s cost of parking is “very good” or "excellent" and 30% saying the same of parking availability. More than half rated access to public transit as very good or excellent. “People aren’t staying away because they dislike their downtowns. They’re staying away because the pull isn’t strong enough, the friction is too high, or both,” Sofia Song, Global Cities Research Leader at Gensler’s Research Institute, said in a statement. “There aren’t enough reasons to go — or enough reasons to linger once they’re there.” The Gensler report breaks downtown visitors into four categories: reluctant visitors, errand runners, special-event visitors and enthusiasts. Globally, most downtown visitors sit in the "reluctant” category. In North America, 47% of downtown visitors fall in the reluctant category, 23% as errand runners, 17% enthusiasts and 13% only visit for special events. “The strategic goal should not be to simply increase total visits, but to move residents up the engagement ladder, converting Reluctant Visitors and Errand Runners into Enthusiasts,” the report says. “This requires creating conditions that make people comfortable arriving, give them reasons to explore, and reward
Jun 8, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Indoor Location Market Poised for Strong Growth as Smart Buildings, Asset Tracking, and Real-Time Navigation Gain Momentum As businesses continue to digitize operations and improve customer experiences, the Indoor location market is emerging as a critical component of modern enterprise infrastructure. From hospitals and airports to manufacturing plants, retail stores, and corporate campuses, organizations are increasingly adopting indoor positioning technologies to improve navigation, optimize asset utilization, and enhance operational efficiency. According to the latest Indoor location Market Report from MarketsandMarkets, growing demand for real-time location intelligence, smart building technologies, and connected devices is creating significant opportunities across the global Indoor location industry. Indoor Location Market Analysis: Why Demand Is Rising Unlike GPS, which performs well outdoors, indoor location technologies are specifically designed to provide accurate positioning and navigation inside buildings. As organizations seek greater visibility into assets, personnel, and customer movement, indoor positioning solutions have become an essential part of digital transformation strategies. The Indoor location software market is benefiting from rapid advances in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Wi-Fi positioning, RFID, artificial intelligence, and IoT-enabled tracking systems. These technologies enable businesses to monitor equipment, improve workplace safety, streamline inventory management, and deliver seamless navigation experiences. As enterprises prioritize operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making, Indoor location Market Growth continues to accelerate worldwide. Indoor Location Market Size and Revenue Forecast The latest Indoor location Market Forecast indicates strong expansion across multiple industries and regions. Increasing investments in smart infrastructure, connected facilities, and real-time analytics are expected to drive sustained market growth throughout the forecast period. Indoor Location Market Overview The global Indoor Location Market size was reached $11.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to attain $31.4 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 21.4% during the forecast period. It is a direct result of the increased uptake of smartphones,
Jun 8, 2026 · via marketsandmarkets.com
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