What is a City, and How Does it Get Smarter?
There is a clear need for a better dialogue — a learning cities approach — as outlined by my colleagues at the Academy of Urbanism..
Smart Cities
The Disorderly Story of the Perfectly Orderly New York City Street Grid
Manhattan was born free, but almost everywhere north of Houston Street, it is in chains. Such has been the argument of a long line of..
A More Walkable Atlanta Equals a Healthier and More Prosperous City
The most walkable cities are the healthiest cities — economically, environmentally and emotionally. Designing our streets, sidewalks,..
Cities Pilot the Future Contest Includes gvSIG Nomination
The ‘LLGA-Cities Pilot the Future’ competition, has been announced, with 22 cities around the world presenting their social, urban and..
Is It Time to Move Past Urban Studies and Toward Urbanization Science?
William Solecki compares the current study of cities to natural history in the 19th century. Back then most natural scientists were content..
Smart Cities Seen as Crucial for Kickstarting the UK Economy
Cities are complicated, interdependent ecosystems that are being targeted by national governments as the crucible for reanimation of the..
Living Lab: Urban Planning Goes Digital in Spanish ‘Smart City’
Cities around the world aim to become “smart cities,” but in Santander, Spain, the goal has already become a reality. Thousands..
Iowa City Uses GIS with Spatial Criteria Model to Site Affordable Housing
Small communities that get federal housing funds sometimes have a problem: They want to build as many affordable units as possible, but..
Seattle 3D Model: A Prototype for Sustainable Urban Development
Integrating Seattle’s urban center into a cohesive 3D model began about six years ago when the local office of venerable infrastructure..
Why Smart Cities Need Smart Grids
The correlation between smart cities and smart grids is strong. Around one-third of the smart city projects that Pike Research is..
