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Which smart cities are successfully addressing the challenges of urbanization and sustainability? The transformation of mass transit is essential for creating multimodal, accessible solutions for the local economies they serve. To learn more about the top smart cities, check out the latest analysis from LISNR. #MassTransit #UrbanMobility #Sustainability #SmartCities #Ultrasonic #Multimodal #BIBO Eric Allen Rodney Williams Warren Williams Will Zimbler Jack Madell Samuel Banzhaf Vicky Sagehorn

#Architectural "#trophy" #capital (literally #finance-, not people oriented) cites filled with huge, impersonal, top-down, #car-centric #concrete and #steel #highrises and #highways, without #parks, #transit and #buildable space for #residents and #merchants were the ideal from the 1960s. #All cities, not just new capitals, need to be totally reinvented with "#design with #nature" approaches, not "design over nature."

📈 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞́ – 𝟐 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | 𝟏𝟒:𝟎𝟎–𝟏𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐂𝐄𝐓 ☕ Are your city procurement processes holding back innovation? Join us for a session on "𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁" , the first of the 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, and discover how forward-thinking procurement strategies can transform urban projects. 🎙️ 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨: • Andrea Geyer-Scholz, Managing Director of Smart Cities Consulting GmbH • Damian Wagner-Herold, CEO at UrbanDynamiQs 💡 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨: Procurement is more than just purchasing—it’s a critical tool for cities to drive 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, foster 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, and break through 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀. By adopting agile procurement strategies, cities can attract cutting-edge technologies, boost sustainability efforts, and create long-term value for their communities. In this Café, our speakers will share real-world examples of how innovative procurement is being used to: • Drive 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 • Overcome common barriers in public procurement • Accelerate 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in urban settings • Foster 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 You’ll also have the chance to engage directly with our experts during an 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 📅 Event Date: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 | 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gY-2QycT Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how your city can leverage procurement to unlock innovation and drive sustainable urban transformation. Register today and be part of the conversation! #ScalableCitiesCafe #InnovationProcurement #EUSmartCities #Sustainability #PublicPrivatePartnership #UrbanDevelopment #ScalableCities #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #CityProcurement #FutureCities #SustainableDevelopment #TechnologyAdoption #SmartProcurement Baptiste Mougeot, Thomas Fouchault, Maxime Valentin, Philippe Fournand, Sovantania Kauv, Ghazal Etminan, Melina Rosendahl, Elina Sergejeva, Stella Archontaki, Paula Ferrando Julià, Veronika Cerna, LYON CONFLUENCE, Energy Cities, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, GNE Finance, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, ASCEND Project, AtelierH2020, BIPED EU, COMMUNITAS project, ExPEDite project, Green Deal ARV, InterPED, IRIS Smart Cities, MAKING-CITY EU, NEUTRALPATH project, oPEN Lab, Horizon Europe PEDvolution project, RESPONSE, SPARCSeu, STARDUST project, TIPS4PED, NetZeroCitiesEU

🔔 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞́ 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🔔 We are proud to support the upcoming 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́ on 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, taking place on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧. This is an exciting opportunity to explore how cities can innovate their procurement strategies to adopt cutting-edge technologies, build stronger public-private partnerships, and overcome regulatory challenges. Featuring expert insights from 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘇 (Smart Cities Consulting GmbH) and 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗱 (UrbanDynamiQs), this Café will provide practical solutions for cities aiming to accelerate their urban transformation efforts. 📅 Event Details: 🗓️ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: October 2, 2024 ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 14:00 - 15:00 CET 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? 🔹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 how innovative procurement can drive smarter, more sustainable urban projects. 🔹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 with experts and peers during the live Q&A. 🔹 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 of a growing network focused on advancing urban transformation across Europe. 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gY-2QycT Let’s support cities in leading the way toward smarter, more sustainable futures! 🌍 #ScalableCitiesCafe #InnovationProcurement #SmartCities #SustainableDevelopment #PublicPrivatePartnership #TechnologyAdoption #UrbanTransformation

🌎 Redefining capitals in the Global South: A blueprint for #urban #Innovation The move to create new capital cities in the Global South is a bold stride towards addressing urban development challenges. 🌍💡 This initiative is not just about geographic relocation but also about reimagining urban spaces to be more sustainable, accessible, and in harmony with the environment. ✨ Key Highlights: ✅ Innovative #UrbanPlanning: Emphasizing pedestrian-friendly spaces and #PublicTransport, these new capitals are setting a precedent for future city planning. 🚶♂️🚌 ✅#Sustainable development: The focus is on minimizing environmental impact through careful planning and the integration of green spaces. 🌱♻️ ✅#Cultural preservation: Balancing modern #infrastructure with the preservation of cultural heritage ensures these new capitals reflect their nation's identity. 🏛️🌐 ✅#Economic growth: Strategic planning aims to boost local economies, attract investment, and provide new opportunities. 💼📈 This journey represents a critical examination of how #urban environments can evolve to meet contemporary needs while prioritizing sustainability and inclusivity. 🌟🏙️ Let's explore how these ambitious projects are paving the way for a new era of urban planning. 🌐👏 📚For more insights, delve into the full story here: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dA_Ak9ah #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #GlobalSouth #NewCapitals

Smart Cities in Southeast Asia: Paving the Way for Sustainable Urban Development

Embrace the future of urban planning—low-carbon, smart cities, as seen in China. From stringent green construction standards to promoting low-carbon lifestyles, the transition is underway. We're witnessing a digital revolution that integrates technology with sustainability for holistic urban ecosystems. Join the conversation! #SmartCities #LowCarbonTransition #DigitalTransformation

Smart Cities in Southeast Asia: Paving the Way for Sustainable Urban Development

Embrace the future of urban planning—low-carbon, smart cities, as seen in China. From stringent green construction standards to promoting low-carbon lifestyles, the transition is underway. We're witnessing a digital revolution that integrates technology with sustainability for holistic urban ecosystems. Join the conversation! #SmartCities #LowCarbonTransition #DigitalTransformation

The rise of #smartcities is transforming #SoutheastAsia's urban landscape, but challenges remain. While the region embraces cutting-edge smart city technology, it must also address the pressing issue of #climatechange.   Anu Rathninde, President, Asia Pacific at Johnson Controls, recently shared valuable insights with Real Estate Asia on the region's #builtenvironment. He stressed that smart building technologies offer more than just convenience; they are crucial for building #sustainable, livable, and inclusive urban spaces. Anu also emphasizes the importance of sustainable urban planning and leveraging local talent and technologies to create resilient cities of the future.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d9BTrSuE