What makes a city smart - and sustainable? It’s not tech for tech’s sake. It’s context, people, and bold policy choices. Smart cities aren’t copied. They’re created. This quick dive explores the best smart city policies for urban sustainability - with real-world examples, lessons learned, and ideas worth borrowing.
Read MoreBest Smart City Policies for Urban Sustainability: Context, Practice, and Innovation
What if ordinary citizens had real power over how city budgets are spent? From Porto Alegre to Paris, participatory budgeting is transforming how cities plan, prioritize, and spend. This article explores how a once-radical idea became a global tool for smarter, fairer, and more accountable urban governance — and where it’s headed next in the digital age.
Read MoreParticipatory Budgeting as a Tool for Smarter Cities: What’s Next?
Discover how businesses can profit from renewable energy in cities. Explore successful models in solar, wind, and emerging green technologies that offer new revenue streams, lower costs, and boost sustainability. Learn how your business can capitalize on the green energy revolution.
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Are our cities ready for a transport revolution? Traffic, pollution, and outdated transit systems are holding our cities back. But what if there was a better way? Smart mobility, car-free zones, and bold public transit investments are already transforming places like Utrecht and Bogota. How can we rethink urban transport for a cleaner, greener future? Find out in our latest article
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March 20 marks the International Day of Happiness. Can happiness be measured? As GDP loses its grip as the gold standard of progress, global indices reveal surprising trends—Nordic nations thrive, youth in North America struggle, and sustainable cities reshape well-being. But do these rankings truly reflect happiness, or is the picture more complex? Dive into the debate about international happiness index and discover what really shapes a fulfilling life.
Read MoreHappiness Index: Measuring Well-Being in a Changing World