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Smart Technologies in Pancevo: Innovation and the Struggles of Maintenance

Pancevo city
The article explores the adoption of smart technologies aimed at enhancing urban life in Pancevo, Serbia. While these innovations offer great potential, the city faces significant challenges in maintaining and upgrading them. The article examines both the successes and struggles of these technologies, offering valuable insights into the broader challenges faced by cities in the Western Balkans.
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Ordos “Ghost City”: Navigating the Pitfalls of New City Development

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Imagine a city built from scratch, with grand boulevards, futuristic architecture, and luxury homes—yet eerily empty. This is Ordos, China that began as a bold vision for urban transformation but quickly became a cautionary tale of overambition, speculative development, and the unpredictable forces of market economics. What went wrong? And how has Ordos managed to turn its story around, slowly finding new life amid its vast, empty streets? Writing about Ordos offers a unique lens on the complexities of modern city-building, the pitfalls of rapid urbanization, and the resilience required to reinvent a failed dream.
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Balancing Dreams and Realities: The Hardships of Creating New Cities

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Numerous new city projects are currently being implemented across various countries, aiming to become smart cities, sustainable cities, or a combination of both. Building a completely new smart and sustainable city from scratch comes with numerous challenges, ranging from the initial stages of master planning to final execution and long-term operations. The article focuses on challenges which new city projects face.
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Building a Better Mobility Future. Interview with a Participant of the”Bridge for the Cities” Conference

Patrik Würschl

Our expert is Patrik Würschl, program manager and venture scout at Impact Hub Vienna, whose mission is to inspire, connect, and enable entrepreneurs while strengthening the ecosystem around them. He presented one of Impact Hub’s programs, the “Better Mobility Accelerator”,…

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Smart Cities: Transforming Urban Landscapes for a Sustainable Future

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The article focuses on smart cities that are transforming the future of urban life by blending innovation with sustainability. By integrating data-driven solutions in energy, transportation, waste management, and social services they reduce environmental footprints while improving residents' quality of life. This digital revolution paves the way for greener, smarter living in rapidly growing urban areas.
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A Model for the Future: The Innovative Approach of Ellinikon’s Big Park and Smart City Project

Aerial view of Ellinikon Big Park in Athens
The article is focused on The Ellinikon project, Europe's largest urban regeneration initiative, which is transforming Athens' former airport into a visionary, sustainable metropolis. This ambitious development blends cutting-edge smart city technologies with a commitment to environmental sustainability. As Athens embraces this bold transformation, Ellinikon stands as a model for how urban reconstruction can reshape cities for the future, promoting a greener, more resilient way of life.
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