Helsinki’s Cool Green Factor
Helsinki has released its new City Plan which sets the direction of the city’s growth over the next 30 years and beyond, all the while considering an increasing population and climate change.…
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Year: 2017
A focused section of the long-running Mark and Focus publication record.
Building a better, stronger Sydney
The City of Sydney’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision aims to create a green, global and connected city that has by 2030 reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 70%, compared to 2006…
Strategies of Implementation of Smart Cities Projects – a case study on Area Based Development & PAN City development
The strategic components of Area-based development in the Smart Cities Mission are city improvement (retrofitting), city renewal (redevelopment) and city extension (greenfield development) plus a Pan-city initiative in which smart solutions are…
Building a climate ready Boston
With Boston under threat from climate change, the city has released its Climate Ready Boston Report that will guide Bostonians towards a more resilient future. As the century progresses, Boston is likely…
Melbourne’s water-efficient future
Between now and 2050, Melbourne’s population is projected to reach 8 million, up from its current 4.5 million inhabitants. To guide this growth, the Victorian Government has launched Plan Melbourne, a blueprint…
Feasibility study of Economic investment in Smart Cities Projects
Feasibility study of Economic investment in Smart Cities Projects By Surya Dev Prakash and Samridhi Chaurasia Cities are the ‘engines of economic growth’ and ensuring that they function efficiently is critical to…
HafenCity: A resilient European city on the waterfront
Globally, rising urban populations are increasing the number of people, and the amount of infrastructure, exposed to climate change-related extreme weather events. At the same time, the growth of cities has contributed…
BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) – A fail or Pass- becoming potential smart cities projects
INTRODUCTION Rapid transit in India consists of bus, metro, monorail and light rail systems. Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) is a rapid transit for city bus service in India. Bus Systems under JnNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) in India…
Creating a water-secure, climate-resilient world
Creating a water-secure, climate-resilient world
Leveraging ICT based Smart solutions in Smart Cities Development
Smart Cities projects have huge potential to remark the urban development throughout the world. Several countries are actively participating in discussions, engaging citizens to provide innovative ideas as smart solutions which make…