A social media post highlights a dangerously unmarked speed bump in Dehradun’s Smart City area, resulting in seven accidents in a single night. The incident sparked outrage and calls for improved urban planning and driver responsibility.
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is revolutionizing its traffic management with the introduction of variable road tolls, dynamic parking tariffs, and congestion pricing for event zones, aiming for sustainable urban mobility and improved traffic flow starting in 2025.
Shenzhen, China, was recognized as the ‘Smart City of 2024’ at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona. The city’s innovative ‘Smarter City, Better Life’ initiative, which leverages technology for sustainable development and efficient urban management, earned the prestigious title. The award ceremony also highlighted exceptional urban solutions across various categories, showcasing global achievements in urban transformation.
Flashnet, in collaboration with Itron, Lightwell, and Fluvius, is leading a major modernization project in Belgium, upgrading 400,000 streetlight controllers across the nation. This initiative leverages Flashnet’s inteliLIGHT technology and NB-IoT communication to enhance energy efficiency, improve traffic safety, and pave the way for a smarter, more sustainable urban landscape.
New Taipei City, Taiwan, is emerging as a leading example of sustainable urban development, attracting international businesses with its robust infrastructure, clean energy initiatives, and focus on resident well-being. The city’s commitment to fostering collaboration with India, including opportunities for education and workforce development, positions it as a model smart city for the future.
A groundbreaking initiative, the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, has been launched to significantly enhance the well-being of Dubai’s residents. Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was behind the strategy’s launch, which aims to position Dubai as the world’s most desirable city for residents, citizens, and visitors.
Toyota’s Woven City, a futuristic prototype city near Mount Fuji in Japan, is nearing completion. This $10 billion project aims to be a sustainable, connected, and technologically advanced community. Woven City will feature self-driving vehicles, smart homes, and a focus on sustainability and data collection.
Toyota’s Woven City, a futuristic city designed as a ‘living laboratory’ for self-driving cars and energy-efficient technology, is nearing completion at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan. The city will welcome its first residents later this year as part of a £8 billion study on driver and pedestrian behavior. Residents will live in smart homes powered by hydrogen and equipped with AI technology and home robotics.