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WHAT'S NEXT?: Smart cities are the talk of the town right now and so they should be to cope when over 60% of us will live in cities by 2030. E-bikes, Driverless- connected vehicles, buildings that talk to each other will help but many cities are susceptible to climate change and pandemics. Explore the issues faced by cities and the new ideas that will change the way urban dwellers live in the 21st century.

• [New] Over the next 10 years, one to two new cities with commercial robotaxis per year will become a few new each year, then a handful, growing into a flurry of cities and services coming online, similar to how Uber grew at the start of the 2010s. Idtechex
• [New] In the coming decades, with almost half of India's population projected to live in urban areas, investments in sustainable, child-friendly urban infrastructure will be needed. India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educa
• [New] Real-world applications mentioned by the users in New York City involve a scenario where the FSD system slows nearly to a stop in response to any perceived hazard, like a vehicle signalizing a lane change or a pedestrian crossing. VehicleSuggest
• [New] India's desire to adopt contemporary urban mobility is reflected in ePlane's initiatives, as policymakers hope that air taxis can transform intra-city travel and drive economic growth in crowded metro areas. The Silicon Review
• [New] China's aggressive push toward building hydrogen refueling stations by 2025, with expectations of integrating hydrogen into public transportation, underscores its strategic vision to reduce fossil fuel dependency and improve air quality in urban areas. Intelligent Living
• [New] With projections suggesting that 50% of India's population will live in urban areas by 2050, it is crucial to have strong urban governance systems in place. EDUREV.IN
• [New] The water intensity of built-up areas (W / BA) decreases could mean that the water consumption within urban areas will not increase proportionally to the extent of urban development or the expansion of built-up areas, caused by, for example, limited investment in water infrastructure. SpringerLink
• [New] The 27 by 2027 Urban Mobility Network would fortify a few of Spokane's many existing neighborhood streets to make them comfortable for users of all ages and abilities to walk, ride a bike or use a mobility device. RANGE Media
• [New] There's a new plan to build 27 miles of low-stress walking and cycling routes by 2027 - aka an Urban Mobility Network. RANGE Media
• [New] The digital divide in India risks creating 'smart enclaves' within cities, exacerbating existing inequalities and potentially leading to biased AI outcomes that favor already privileged urban areas. Lukmaan IAS
• [New] In 2024, giving will be made even easier, with the installation of Giving Machines in 106 cities across 13 countries on five continents - including the first Giving Machines in Africa and Asia. PR Newswire
• [New] Radisson Hotel Group is aiming to have 200 properties in India by 2027 and increase presence in new tourist centers as well as business locations in tier 3 and 4 cities. Daily Lodging Report
• [New] Since 2014, the City of Greater Geelong's clean economy business support has helped create and maintain more than 670 jobs, expand 60 businesses, increase skills for more than 2600 people and increase sales for clean economy goods and services by $19 million. Ocean Grove Voice
• Electric buses in India could be utilized for the transportation of goods around cities and, thereby reduce pollution inside cities, due to delivery trucks. Zingbus - Explore Your Next Travel Destination
• Reduced Emissions: Electric buses will have zero tailpipe emissions, leading to a massive cut in air pollution for cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, whose air quality often hovers in danger zones. Zingbus - Explore Your Next Travel Destination
• As more computing moves to the edge of networks to reduce latency and improve privacy, Qualcomm's technology could find new applications across various industries, from autonomous vehicles to smart cities. investing.com
• With a growing population, rapid urbanization, and increasing demand for electricity, Liberia's energy sector presents both an opportunity for growth and a significant challenge for governance, investment, and sustainability. allAfrica.com
• Ice is melting across the globe, threatening to raise sea levels and submerge major coastal cities, including Mumbai. News18
• Smart Cities and Public Infrastructure: Demand for IoT devices in smart city projects is expected to grow as cities in GCC invest in connected infrastructure to enhance public services, resource management, and urban safety. Mobility Foresights
• With cities around the world warming at twice the global average, collective action on sustainable cooling can reduce nearly 80 billion tons of carbon by 2050 - improving the lives of hundreds of millions and enabling significant financial savings. Yahoo Finance
• By 2030, the number of African cities with over half a million people is estimated to increase by 80%, 2 putting pressure on housing, transport, and energy sectors. The BMJ
• Policymakers in Bangladesh face the challenge of creating inclusive economic opportunities in rural areas to reduce the pressure on urban centers and alleviate the hardships faced by families left behind. The Financial Express
• Journey times between the major cities of Manchester and Leeds will be slashed from 50 to 42 minutes, with up to 6 fast services every hour. Highways News - The Latest News in the Highways Industr

Last updated: 23 November 2024