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Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana: Why City Change-Makers Need Action, Not Just Ideas

Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana
Urban transformation requires more than ambitious strategies, it demands communities of practitioners willing to test ideas, share failures, and act. In this interview, Gerald Babel-Sutter explains how Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana aims to empower city leaders to turn knowledge into real change.
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Smart City Asia 2026: Interview with Nina Nguyen on Vietnam’s Smart City Vision

Nina Nguyen, Project Manager of Smart City Asia

As Vietnam strengthens its position in Southeast Asia’s urban transformation, Smart City Asia 2026 continues to grow as a leading regional platform connecting governments, enterprises, and technology providers. We spoke with Ms. Nina Nguyen, Project Manager of Smart City Asia,…

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Intelligent Transportation Systems in 2025: China’s Year of Acceleration and Global Signals for Smart Mobility

speed roads as a part of intelligent transportation systems
The 2025 ITS landscape was dominated by AI large models, embodied robots, and drones in China, alongside global advances in LiDAR and V2X. Key themes included the push for vehicle-road-cloud integration, a booming low-altitude economy, and an industry-wide focus on practical digital transformation.
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When Warmth Becomes a Trap: The Hidden Costs of Winter Urban Heat Islands

infrastructure problems in winter urban heat island
Winter urban heat islands are often seen as a seasonal advantage, making cities slightly warmer during cold months. However, growing evidence shows they can worsen air pollution, accelerate infrastructure damage, and create hidden public health risks. This article explores real-world case studies and explains why winter UHIs are becoming a critical issue for sustainable and smart cities.
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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
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.
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Mexico City 2026: Can Megacity Mobility Coordination Keep a World Cup City Moving?

Mexico city
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.
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