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Top news of the week: 19.01.2023.

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@SmartCityexpo shared
On Jan 19, 2023
RT @_tomorrowcity: We often fall for tech as if it were the boon to everything! In his brilliant talk at #SCEWC22, urban designer @colvilleandersn peels away the techno-optimist sugarcoating in urban innovation and reveals a new era in urban democracy. 👀Watch it in full 👉https://t.co/Cbub5EMxBf https://t.co/8rmiZouhMc
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Mikael Colville-Andersen: Techno-Optimism vs Actual Human Needs

Mikael Colville-Andersen: Techno-Optimism vs Actual Human Needs

Exploring how our blind obsession with tech and smart cities is not always helpful in urbanism and how we can use tech as a supplement to existing ideas in order to improve mobility and ...

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Jan 18, 2023
Connectivity between AVs and infrastructure, as well as other road users, will be essential to improving traffic safety, according to autonomous vehicle experts. https://t.co/7u3N7A5gws
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Las Vegas invests in connected vehicle technology

Las Vegas invests in connected vehicle technology

Cameras and sensors transmit traffic safety information to emergency response and autonomous vehicles.

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Jan 17, 2023
The data-driven approach helps the system's leaders prioritize programs that succeed in housing people over those that meet short-term needs. @DanielleBMcLean reports: https://t.co/pJLJ9jYFA7
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How Houston uses data to back its housing-first homeless strategy

How Houston uses data to back its housing-first homeless strategy

The data-driven approach helps the system's leaders prioritize programs that succeed in housing people over those that meet short-term needs.

@Cisco shared
On Jan 12, 2023
RT @davidstevenwest: #Sustainability is a team effort between employees, partners, & customers. A great call-out from @Cisco Smart Zero Report on how technologies help organizations achieve and exceed their sustainability targets. https://t.co/sIqpa783sO #CiscoSustainableTech #WEF23 https://t.co/s5NfdffN6D
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Smart Zero

Smart Zero

all transactions and sensor data automatically ingested) Semi-real time reporting and feedback of all emissions Real time analysis of carbon inventory and modelling proactive …