Smart Cities

Global survey of cities finds more than half lack plans to guide digitalization

Press Release: Nairobi/Barcelona, November 15, 2022 Cities are increasingly using digital technologies for the delivery of basic services such as transportation, energy, public lighting, waste management, healthcare, and many others. This ongoing digital transformation provides new opportunities but also creates…
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Digital meets smart: towards a technology-enhanced approach to Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) development

Picture of the cover of the report by Prof. Luca Mora et al.

As climate change continues to threaten the globe, many organisations strive to become more sustainable and look to advances in technology to support them on this mission. City councils are no exception; becoming green is prioritised by many. The Urban…
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New Edinburgh Napier Policy Lab Turning Cities Smart and Sustainable Worldwide

Graphic showing city scape

The Urban Innovation Policy Lab at Edinburgh Napier University – Unity – is on a mission to make a global impact by creating more smart and sustainable urban environments for all of us. Digital and smart technologies offer industrial sectors…
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Smart Cities – Developing a sustainable future

At Edinburgh Napier we pride ourselves on the impact our research can deliver; with a mission to help the next generation build a sustainable future. Step forward Mahsa Nikoufar, who joined the Business School this summer as a PhD student….
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How data can support sustainable urban futures

The Charter highlights that cities need to establish integrated and sustainable urban development strategies, and Dr Mora will reflect on why the use of data will be an increasingly powerful tool to make cities more productive and sustainable.

Edinburgh-based expert in smart city innovation joins €32 million international research project

Luca has established an international reputation for improving knowledge production and dissemination processes in the field of smart city development projects and strategies