ZA: Municipalities must rely on software to deliver on their mandates
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What makes a good mayor? What makes a good municipality? For me, it is our ability to meet our constitutional obligations to serve the people of Thembisile Hani local municipality by providing services that are enduring and of a high quality — and able to impact our landscape positively.
I would also define success on our part as when the poorest and most vulnerable among us are not only able to survive but live happily within this municipal region. But to attain this, I realised that we needed to do things differently than before.
IN: Maharashtra: Pune: Transforming Urban Planning with Automated Compliance Checking: A New Era
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The construction landscape is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by technological advancements that are revolutionizing the planning phase of the construction lifecycle. One of the most transformative developments is the advent of automated compliance checking, which is reshaping urban planning by enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and ensuring regulatory adherence. This new era of construction planning holds the promise of smarter, faster, and more efficient project execution, benefiting government agencies, architects, builders, and ultimately, the communities they serve.
IN: Madhya Pradesh: Scindia Reviews Gwalior’s Future: 17 Ambitious Smart City Projects Discussed
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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviewed 17 ambitious Smart City projects in Gwalior. Emphasizing the leadership of PM Modi and CM Mohan Yadav, Scindia outlined development plans and addressed airport quality concerns. The minister stressed addressing public grievances and ongoing improvements at Jabalpur and Gwalior airports.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia convened a meeting on Saturday to evaluate the progress of Gwalior's Smart City project, asserting that the city's future is being meticulously shaped under the stewardship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. 'We reviewed and discussed 17 ambitious projects for Gwalior, incorporating numerous suggestions to refine our plans. Gwalior's evolution is steering ahead with an eye on honoring its historic and cultural legacy,' Scindia remarked post-meeting.
China revs up smart city building with latest digital tech
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In late June, passengers traveling between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Yizhuang, a southern district of Beijing, were able to choose, if they like, the services provided by driverless robotaxis, with just a few clicks on their mobile phones.
Although for security concerns, these robotaxis are operating under the supervision of safety drivers behind the wheels, this breakthrough in the commercialization of self-driving technology marks a significant step for Beijing's intelligent transportation.
Gabon Draws Inspiration from Cameroon for its Smart City Project
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In recent years, Africa has witnessed the launch of numerous smart city projects aimed at bridging the technology gap affecting the continent.
Brigadier General Bonjean Rodrigue Mbanza, Gabon's Minister of Digital Economy and New Information Technologies, made an official visit to Cameroon on Tuesday, July 2 to explore technologies for a Smart City project in Gabon. The visit aimed to examine existing technologies and draw inspiration to support the development of the project.