Greater oversight is needed of sensors installed by commercial organisations in privately owned public spaces, according to a new report. It calls for cities to pay more attention to the likes of digital billboards, shopping centre cameras, retail Wi-Fi tracking, and automatic number plate recognition...
Wallpaper that heats homes is being trialled at a social housing development in Tredegar, Wales. The technology could offer a cheaper alternative to radiators and heat pumps. It is one of a number of pilots being carried out by housing association Melin Homes with funding...
Reports of spontaneous e-scooter fires and explosions have recently gathered pace. Christopher Carey looks at what’s behind the issue and what more can be done to increase safety. The benefits of a compact, fast and fully electric mode of transport are clear – less congestion,...
The City of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada has launched a new data dashboard that will be used to inform efforts to meet housing needs and reduce homelessness. Hamilton’s Housing and Homelessness Dashboard consolidates data about the state of homelessness and access to affordable housing. While several...
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the new Community Internet Program in Washington, DC will give companies free access to city-owned rooftops if they provide high-speed services at reduced or no cost to low-income residents. To be included, firms must agree to participate in the Biden adminstration’s...
A new report finds that political violence against US mayors is common and more prevalent for women and mayors of colour. This includes threats, attacks and abuse both online and in person. In the survey of almost 1,000 mayors, 95 percent reported experiencing psychological violence...
Four new low-emission zones (LEZ) have been formally introduced across Scotland in a bid to gradually phase out the most polluting vehicles on city streets. The zones – in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee – will initially have a grace period where drivers wont be...
A new report from real estate services company JLL has called on cities to increase their focus on establishing the infrastructure, frameworks, laws and incentives to decarbonise buildings. It also urges the private sector to act ahead of regulation, which JLL expects to ramp up...
Cities around the world are at the early stages of incorporating hydrogen into their energy mix. As part of its climate strategy, the city of Issy-les-Moulineaux wants to be a pioneer of hydrogen power from renewable sources. This includes demonstrating how it can be used...
Shortly, Kazakhstan needs to continue further implementing the following functions of socio-economic development: economic and technological growth; ensuring employment of the population; continuation of work on developing effective public administration. It is necessary to continue the fight against corruption and strengthen the rule of law...
