PK: Land record digitization in Islamabad on cards
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Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Punjab Land and Revenue Authority (PLRA) signed accords for digitization of land record in the federal capital.
Under these agreements, all sites in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) will be digitized within three months, with 25 ICT sites set to go live by August 14, 2024.
IN: Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal: Smart City Mission
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Under the Smart City Mission, 70 projects costing Rs 940 crore have been completed in Bhopal Smart City.
The Central Government had issued the guideline of Smart City Mission on 25 July 2015. Under this, 100 cities of the country were selected on the basis of competition.
The main objectives of the Smart City Mission were the proper development of cities, economic reform and improvement in the lifestyle of citizens.
GR: Meet the city of the future: Ellinikon
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The 8 billion-euro Ellinikon project in Greece – which took inspiration from Singapore – is set to become a global template for others to follow
Deep inside a cavernous hangar on the site of Athens’ former airport, a Lamda Development executive is discussing one of the world’s most significant construction projects. In front of him is a large interactive screen stretching across an entire wall of the room. With a few flicks, he pulls up a virtual 3D rendering of the area, zooms past a park, and enters an apartment. We’re now “standing” in the apartment’s balcony, where we can see exactly what the view from this soon-to-be-built tower will be like, down to the gently swaying treeline. As we take in the seaside panorama, the executive taps the screen again, and the room instantly glows orange from a simulated sunset.
Smart Cities Are Not the Only Goal; Interactive Cities Are
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Key Takeaways
- People-focused approaches are key to making smart cities sustainable and livable.
- Community involvement is crucial for successful urban development and technology adoption.
- Education and collaboration are essential for adapting to new urban challenges and innovations.
From their inception, smart cities — the modern urban hubs collecting data electronically to optimize operations — have chased technological advancement. Their rise over the past decade, in particular, has marked a period of exciting innovation and transformation: We’ve seen the growing integration of artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, blockchain, and more.
MY: Selangor: Theta Edge unit to develop IoT for Ampang Jaya smart city initiative
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Theta Edge Bhd's subsidiary Theta Telecoms Sdn Bhd a secured a request for proposal (RFP) contract from the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) for the supply of cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
Under the terms of the project, Theta will invest RM673.8mil in developing IoT for the smart economy in Ampang Jaya.