Smart City Rankings Methodology: Beyond the Top 10 Cities of 2025 (I)
Who is the smartest city in the world? It depends on the ranking. This article examines how leading smart city indexes define and measure “smartness” and why their results diverge
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Smart Cities Need Systems, Not Just Technology: Lessons from “Smart Engineering for Urban Development”
The Smart Engineering for Urban Development conference in Belgrade brought together experts from Serbia and Nordic countries to discuss how Western Balkan cities can move beyond isolated smart city projects toward systemic urban transformation. The discussions highlighted that sustainable and smart urban development depends not only on technology, but on governance, planning, financing and cross-sector cooperation.
Smart Expressways in 2025: Scaling Up Implementation
In 2025, China’s smart expressway construction has moved beyond the early stage of prioritizing “showy technology” and technological stacking, moving into a phase centered on pragmatic implementation, system integration, and operational value. Many industry observers see this as a major…
Mexico City 2026: Can Megacity Mobility Coordination Keep a World Cup City Moving?
Mexico City will face a rare stress test during the 2026 World Cup as matchday travel overlaps with daily commuter peaks. The article explores how megacity mobility coordination, not infrastructure expansion, will determine transport system resilience. Lessons from global events show why governance and demand management are becoming core urban mobility tools.
AI and the City: Smart Governance for the Future.
AI and cities are becoming inseparable as European municipalities deploy intelligent tools to improve governance, mobility, and public services. This article explores how mid-sized cities are leading the shift toward human-centric, transparent, and trustworthy AI adoption. Through real examples and expert insights, it reveals what cities need to scale innovation while protecting democratic values.
Smart City Expo Doha 2025 Showcases AI-Driven Urban Transformation Across the Middle East
The fourth edition of Smart City Expo Doha 2025 concluded on 26 November after two days of in-depth discussions on how advanced digital technologies are reshaping urban life across the Middle East. Organized by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with…
Reverse Variable Left-Turn Lane: An Innovative Solution for Smart Urban Traffic Optimization
The reverse variable left-turn lane is an innovative traffic design that dynamically reconfigures exit lanes for left-turn use during specific signal phases. This urban traffic optimization strategy enhances intersection capacity without major construction, offering a smart, cost-effective solution for left-turn congestion.
Smart City Expo World Congress 2025: Cities Take the Lead in Shaping a Human-Centered Urban Future
Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona gathered 27,000+ participants from 143 countries to explore AI-driven urban innovation, sustainable mobility, digital transformation, and people-centered city solutions. Discover key insights, global collaborations, award-winning smart city projects, and the vision shaping the future of sustainable urban development.
Urban Sustainability in North Macedonia: Green Cities and Smart Solutions
This feature explores urban sustainability in North Macedonia, where technology, civic action, and innovation are transforming cities like Skopje and Kumanovo. From smart mobility and digital transparency to grassroots clean-up movements and green public spaces, these initiatives illustrate a growing culture of sustainable urban living. Despite challenges, local governments and citizens are shaping a vision of greener, smarter, and more resilient Macedonian cities.
The future of urban mobility: Innovations reshaping our cities
Urban transport is at a turning point. From autonomous pods and vertical mobility to integrated smart city solutions, the future of urban mobility promises cleaner, faster, and more flexible travel. Discover how global innovators are reshaping cities to make transportation sustainable and human-centred