Our cities are evolving at a pace never seen before. Right now, in 2026, technology is reshaping how we live, work, and move ...

Urban digital twins are transforming how smart cities plan, operate and adapt to future challenges. Urban digital twins use real-time data, advanced analytics, and AI to help city planners visualize ...

The concept of smart cities has evolved from a futuristic vision to a tangible reality, with urban centers worldwide integrating technology and sustainability to enhance the quality of life for their ...

India’s Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in 2015, aimed to transform 100 cities into modern, resilient and citizen-centric urban centres. A decade on, assessments reveal an uneven picture, with ...

In 1960, 34 percent of the global population lived in cities. Today, urban residents make up 54 percent of the total global population. The United Nations expects that percentage to increase to 66 ...

BHUBANESWAR/MUMBAI, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Once known as Temple City for its ancient Hindu temples, Bhubaneswar in the eastern Indian state of Odisha aims to reposition itself as a hub ...

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, the convergence of smart cities and e-health is redefining urban living. Smart cities are no longer just about optimizing transportation ...

David Murakami Wood receives funding from the Canada Research Chairs program and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, of the Government of Canada. He is also a Director of the ...

THE concept of a "smart city" has evolved significantly over the past two decades. What began around 2005 as a tech-focused ...