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Top news of the week: 08.12.2022.

#IoT
#Amtrak
#transit
#eVTOL
#digitaltwins
#opendata
#housing
#homelessness
#GreenCityAccord
#Vilnius

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Dec 6, 2022
#Amtrak expansion, emerging technologies such as #digitaltwins, #eVTOL air taxis and new approaches to #transit and #housing have driven the news this year. See our roundup: "Smart cities in 2022 - what you need to know." https://t.co/n9ZLhhEBBC
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Smart cities in 2022 - what you need to know

Smart cities in 2022 - what you need to know

Rail expansion, emerging technologies such as digital twins and air taxis and new approaches to transit and housing have driven the news this year. Catch up with highlights from Smart ...

@opengovpart shared
On Dec 8, 2022
🇩🇪 Detmold is: 👩‍🏫Establishing a "data school" on #opendata and data use 💡Expanding tools for citizen outreach 🚌Developing smart infrastructure with open interfaces & standards in urban sustainability data 🌍Publishing #opendata on sustainability https://t.co/QQiG2hNL0A https://t.co/fcOV5A0G5L
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Action plan – Detmold, Germany, 2022 – 2025

Action plan – Detmold, Germany, 2022 – 2025

Overview At-a-Glance Action Plan: Action plan – Detmold, Germany, 2022 – 2025 Action Plan Submission: 2022 Action Plan End: August 2025 Lead Institution: Team Digitalization, City of ...

@JAdP shared
On Dec 5, 2022
RT @shyamvaran: Tech Mahindra partners with Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) to accelerate digital transformation ... - https://t.co/CNwh2FRgE7 #IoT
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Tech Mahindra partners with Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) to accelerate digital transformation in Thailand

Tech Mahindra partners with Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) to accelerate digital transformation in Thailand

Depa: As a part of the partnership, Tech Mahindra and Digital Economy Promotion Agency will co-develop innovative digital solutions and execute commercially viable projects and use cases ...

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Dec 6, 2022
Amid discontent over the city’s #homelessness crisis, Portland’s city council passed resolutions to address the issue. But opponents say parts of the plan won’t work and appear politically motivated. https://t.co/biUJByoZ1k
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Portland passed a controversial homelessness mitigation plan. Here’s why and what comes next.

Portland passed a controversial homelessness mitigation plan. Here’s why and what comes next.

Amid discontent over the city’s homelessness crisis, Portland’s city council passed resolutions to address the issue. But opponents say parts of the plan won’t work and appear politically ...

@ICLEI_Europe shared
On Dec 8, 2022
"The contribution that Vilnius 🇱🇹 is attempting to make with its #GreenCityAccord work will offer immense advantages to our citizens’ well being," says @RemiSimasius, Mayor of #Vilnius. ➡ Learn how Vilnius' environmental work supports a healthy city: https://t.co/dmdYkLqyzF https://t.co/gqBtW5wFJl
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Vilnius in implementing the Green City Accord hopes to improve quality of life for its citizens while supporting the city’s climate ambition

Vilnius in implementing the Green City Accord hopes to improve quality of life for its citizens while supporting the city’s climate ambition

As a capital city, Vilnius is setting an important example in Eastern Europe through its environmental and climate work. By signing the Green City Accord, Vilnius hopes to bolster its ...

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Dec 5, 2022
Over 90% housed under Houston’s housing-first program have remained housed for over two years, city officials say. But further progress is challenged by a housing shortage and other factors. https://t.co/kT2RXUU9D3
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Houston’s housing-first model is reducing homelessness. Here’s how it works and the obstacles it faces.

Houston’s housing-first model is reducing homelessness. Here’s how it works and the obstacles it faces.

Over 90% housed under Houston’s housing-first program have remained housed for over two years, city officials say. But further progress is challenged by a housing shortage and other factors.

@Cities_Today shared
On Dec 8, 2022
Edinburgh has opened a new City Operations Centre that brings in real-time CCTV data with video analytics for public safety, transport management and urban planning. Cities Today takes a look inside 👉 https://t.co/Re5P25cccb @Edinburgh_CC #smartcity #innovation #publicsafety https://t.co/9akKBW461p
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Inside Edinburgh’s real-time operations centre

Inside Edinburgh’s real-time operations centre

Edinburgh has opened a new City Operations Centre that brings together CCTV data – including in real-time – for public safety, transport management, urban planning and more.