I recently spoke at the Scottish Council for Development & Industry's Productive Places conference in Glasgow which explored the City Region deals and how these can be maximised to create more liveable, enlightened and dynamic communities.
These important deals, which have already been agreed for Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, will have a major impact on both local and national economies, and will undoubtedly change the face of these regions for the better.
Read more: GB: Agenda: Digital infrastructure the key to success for Scotland's cities
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- Kingston-Upon-Thames is working with Boldyn Networks to deploy a smart infrastructure pilot with smart columns providing high-speed connectivity
The Kingston smart infrastructure pilot will see 20 CCTV sites with the smart columns deployed with scope to add IoT sensors to better manage borough services.
Kingston Council is partnering with Boldyn Networks to roll out a smart infrastructure pilot across the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames.
Read more: GB: England: Kingston smart infrastructure pilot launched
Study by Capterra emphasises the need for cities and organisations to leverage smart city technologies and integrate them with the latest urban developments.
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- More than 80 per cent of people in the UK want to live in a smart city, according to research by Capterra UK
- Survey reveals the most common smart city service available to 72 per cent of UK residents is smart mobility
The majority of people in the UK (81 per cent) want to live in a smart city, according to research by software and services marketplace, Capterra UK.
A programme which aims to make services in Scottish cities greener and more efficient has secured £10 million in European funding.
The Scottish Cities Alliance announced the funds as it launched its Smart Cities Scotland brand at an event in Glasgow.
The alliance, a collaboration between Scotland's seven cities and the Scottish Government, aims to use Smart City technology to transform cities into world-leading digital hubs to enable them to become more internationally competitive and boost economic growth.
Read more: GB: £10m of funding for Smart Cities Scotland programme
Ulez expansion is a significant step, but a standardised framework for e-bike parking and riding is also required to maximise its success, says Manish Kharel, general manager of Lime in London.
London’s efforts to improve air quality and encourage people to use sustainable modes of transport has been nothing short of ambitious. The city is leading the country, continent, and, indeed, the world in creating a healthy environment for people to live and work.
Read more: GB: London: Why we need citywide shared transport frameworks