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Top news of the week: 14.04.2021.

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#EIF4SCC
#SmartCommunities
#interoperability
#SmartcCities
#innovation
#localgov
#SmartCities
#Nantes

Smart Cities

@SmartCitiesSCIS shared
On Apr 12, 2021
RT @EUSmartCities: Save the date and register for the #SmartCity event of the year🙌 On 9-10 June we welcome anyone interested in joining other #EUSmartCities to realise smarter and more sustainable cities and communities💡 Register and share--> https://t.co/ShTSQw7z1l https://t.co/bd0JhNbtDg
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Smart Cities Marketplace Forum,

Smart Cities Marketplace Forum,

09-10 June 2021 This year's edition of the Forum will be an official partner event of the EU Green Week. It will be linked to the EU Action Plan toward a Zero Pollution Ambition …

@EUSmartCities shared
On Apr 9, 2021
RT @ConnectCitiesEU: let's shape the future of #interoperability for #SmartcCities and #SmartCommunities together! Please fill in the stakeholder consultation survey by 12/04!👉https://t.co/zg6jdbDYvH #EIF4SCC @EU_ISA2 @DigitalEU @snovaretti @Joinup_eu @oascities @openlivinglabs @EUSmartCities https://t.co/aNpTuvv9oZ
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Draft proposal for a European Interoperability Framework for Smart Cities and Communities (EIF4SCC)

Draft proposal for a European Interoperability Framework for Smart Cities and Communities (EIF4SCC)

Cities and communities are therefore transforming themselves into Smart Cities and Communities. Interoperability is crucial to overcome the above-mentioned challenges in cities …

@Cities_Today shared
On Apr 8, 2021
A #smartcity strategy requires a long-term mindset, with a focus on delivering value along the way. Cities must avoid falling into the short-term trap, says Dr. Jonathan Reichental 👉 https://t.co/5h5ImyJkiY @Reichental #innovation #localgov
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Smart city pitfalls: Thinking too short-term

Smart city pitfalls: Thinking too short-term

A more pragmatic approach to the smart city work is to see it on the short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.

@ICLEI_Europe shared
On Apr 13, 2021
As part of the #ICLEIActionFund, 6⃣non-profits work to reduce GHG emissions, improve #airquality and quality of life. 📰Article published on @innovatorsmag explain how #Copenhagen🇩🇰 and #Nantes🇫🇷 are using data to drive local environmental action. 📲https://t.co/xKP3bI5KRN
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Smart cities slash emissions

Smart cities slash emissions

Internet, software, applications, and datasets are some of the many contributions that technological progress and innovation has made to sustainable development. As a support mechanism to ...

@Cities_Today shared
On Apr 14, 2021
The three civic innovation lessons from the vaccine roll-out 👉 https://t.co/doFjcodNDZ @BobBennett_b2 #innovation #resilience #publichealth #data
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Civic innovation lessons from the vaccine roll-out

Civic innovation lessons from the vaccine roll-out

Civic technology innovations are a necessary part of the solution, but only within the context of designing long-term solutions with sufficient staffing over that time.

@RosaParadell shared
On Apr 11, 2021
RT @i2CAT: 📡 Workshop #5G aplicat a l'atenció sociosanitària en el marc de l'Àrea 5G Penedès! @RosaParadell i @jaraforcadell participaran parlant sobre què és la tecnologia 5G i casos d'ús en #SmartCities, respectivament. 📅 13 abril 🕐 09:30 h Més informació ➡️ https://t.co/F4MOl7y08n https://t.co/MFu28gDdQL
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5G Area’s workshop “5G in the field of health care”

5G Area’s workshop “5G in the field of health care”

This is the first workshop framed in the 5G Penedes Area project. The topic will be the applications of the 5G technology in the field of health care. Rosa Paradell and Jara Forcadell will ...

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Apr 9, 2021
"Data-based decision making is insightful, but if the data is based on transportation hubs or cityscapes that exclude sections of society, it only serves to make problems worse," writes the CEO of @HumanisingAuto. https://t.co/uLhakDeaEZ
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Accessible city planning starts with unbiased data insight

Accessible city planning starts with unbiased data insight

New tech in cities can sometimes do more harm than good. Considering inclusive datasets is an essential part of the process for cities to realize benefits, writes Humanising Autonomy ...

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Apr 9, 2021
"This is in fact the model for what all of the country should be doing when it comes to addressing both the economic and the physical health related to COVID-19," @OtisRolley with the @RockefellerFdn said at a press conference Thursday. https://t.co/jrJDs8HXi7
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Baltimore resilience corps could be model for cities

Baltimore resilience corps could be model for cities

Local leaders, the Rockefeller Foundation and other partners shared learning lessons from the corps' first six months, including how to leverage the program post-pandemic.