Data analytics has a crucial role to play in helping cities become zero-carbon, improve urban mobility, and better manage their infrastructure in a secure, sustainable and cost-effective manner, according to this article by Eric Woods, research director smart cities, Navigant Research. See more

Amid accelerated innovation in fields like artificial intelligence, IoT, and data analytics, the smart cities movement has picked up momentum in recent years. See more

In 1748, the Italian surveyor Giambattista Nolli published a map of Rome that has become one of the most influential works in the history of urban planning. See more

There are 1.3 million people moving into cities each week, and by 2040, 65% of the world’s population is expected to be living in cities, with 90% of this urban population growth set to occur in Africa and Asia. See more

Cities all over the world are using technology to transform the way people live. They’re becoming connected smart cities, not just regular cities. See more

The idea of smart cities has gained recognition currently, and lots of cities are being brought to the list. These cities are also designed to keep huge quantities of power that allows you to assist solve electricity crises. So, if it is really viable, the concept does sound incredible.  See more