How do people, assets and information travel around our cities? The way in which urban landscapes are now designed, function and influence the behaviour of citizens has evolved greatly in recent years...
In this month’s In focus series we will assess the rise of ‘smart cities’ and how they are transforming the way we live, through a greater emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability and the use of data to inform decisions. A nimble breed of start-ups are offering alternatives in the world of transport, while the democratisation of urban planning – made possible by a host of new platforms – means that more people than ever before are able to exert influence over how our cities function.
In focus: The future of travel
If there are any issues in the world of travel that you'd like to see explored, let us know – you could choose our next area of focus. For now, welcome to the world of smart cities...
Is Google taking control of city living?
From wearable technology and directions to venues, to network technology for connected living spaces, it seems Google is taking on more and more aspects of city living...
How smart citizen data is being used to shape the future of our cities
A new breed of start-ups are enabling citizens to influence planning decisions made in their neighbourhoods, as smart cities look to more effectively cater for the needs of those who reside in them...
How will big data impact the future of our cities?
As our cities look to become smarter and better serve those who inhabit them, there’s a growing movement towards the sharing data, acceleration of innovation and removal of barriers to change within metropolitan areas... More
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