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China’s stated intent to be the world’s smart city technology leader in five years is certainly ambitious. It also seems to be a matter of necessity for the country.As readers know, people are moving from rural and other outlying areas into the...
Article - 11/20/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Smart City Concepts, Built environment, Policy and leadership, Policy frameworks and tools
More and more cities are setting ambitious targets for renewable energy. San Diego, for instance, wants to be 100% renewable by 2035. But how do you achieve such ambitious targets? "One neighborhood at a time" may prove to be the right answer. As...
Article - 11/18/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Energy
In just the past few years, we’ve seen just how devastating severe storms can be to coastal areas. And as sea levels rise, that threat is only going to get worse.So what can you do to mitigate the risk? Council Lead Partner Bechtel is finding that...
Article - 11/18/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Water and wastewater
The ministry of Urban Development has issued guidelines for the proposed credit ratings for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under the AMRUT and Smart Cities Mission. As per a release issued by the government, the credit rating of the ULBs is one of...
Article - 11/16/2015
Active Region(s): India
Category: Built environment, Policy and leadership, Policy frameworks and tools
Thomson Reuters is exploring strategic options for its Intellectual Property (IP) & Science business, which had revenue of about $ 1 billion in 2014. The business, which has 3,200 employees, provides intellectual property and scientific...
Article - 11/15/2015
Active Region(s): India
Category: Built environment, Economic development, Health and human services, Transportation