PH: Quezon: Automation is the greatest tool for good governance - Mayor Joy
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said on Friday, Nov. 24, that "automation" or making the city government services accessible for QCitizens online is the greatest tool for good governance which resulted in several accomplishments the local government received this year.
The lady mayor announced this during her fifth State of the City Address (SOCA) on Friday, Nov. 25, held at the Carlos Albert Hall, Legislative Building at the Quezon City Hall compound.
From Smartphones to Smart Cities: Unveiling the Crucial Role of 5G Technology
In the fast-paced world of technology, the evolution from 4G to 5G is nothing short of revolutionary. As we transition from smartphones to smart cities, 5G technology emerges as the linchpin, driving connectivity, innovation, and efficiency to unprecedented levels. This blog post delves into the crucial role that 5G technology plays in transforming not just individual devices, but entire urban landscapes into smart, interconnected hubs of the future.
NA: Is a Smart City the Best Solution to Windhoek’s Urban Development?
Are Smart Cities the best urban development models for cities in developing countries? Can Namibia afford to create a smart city, particularly when the national broadband policy has not been implemented, nor is there equitable internet access and quality in Windhoek?
Smart cities have been key drivers of inequality and environmental degradation. More and more urban designs are catering for the rich, while ignoring the poor and marginalised.
US: Ohio: Columbus allocates $15m to help close city’s digital divide
Smart Columbus will receive $15m of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funding while Franklin County will contribute $5.2m to further support the initiative.
The City of Columbus, Ohio, has allocated $15m to expand access to digital resources and boost digital participation and skills among residents with limited resources.
IN: Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow: ‘Smart City to nip climate challenges’
Urban planning, heritage conservation, low-carbon pathways, heat stress management, water and waste management are some innovative approaches to combat urban climate challenges, said experts on the last day of the international URBCARE conference organized by the faculty of architecture and planning, AKTU on Thursday.
“In the last decade, we have paced up our urban strategies and we have started a number of schemes to meet the urban climate challenges.