Leading Cities is very pleased to announce that Mr. Carles Agustí, Open Government Director at Diputació de Barcelona (Regional Government), is Joining the Leading Cities Barcelona Advisory Board. In addition to the valuable skills, insights and expertise that Mr. Agustí adds to the Advisory Board, his inclusion represents a special addition to the Leading Cities…Read more Carles Agustí Joins the Local Advisory Board of Leading Cities in Barcelona
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The Good, The Bad And The Disruptive
When it comes to projects that aspire to change reality, we usually find a pivotal moment. This crossroad is when you must decide what is truly possible and what is teetering on the edge between dream and reality. It is this equilibrium between theory and praxis, dreams and reality that embody the actions of those who, like us, dream about smart ecosystems and new urban environments.
Infinitum Projects, the Newest Member of Leading Cities’ Ecosystem
As we have announced in our recent post, Leading Cities is embarking on a new phase in our history, defined by the growth and crystallisation of our ecosystem. As a result of this strategy, we are adding new members to our Local Advisory Boards, and we would like to present them to you through a…Read more Infinitum Projects, the Newest Member of Leading Cities’ Ecosystem
Lisbon Reinforces Its Collaboration with Leading Cities
Leading Cities is entering a new phase of its history by diversifying its activities, helping to identify disruptive trends and technologies. These activities not only analyze new patterns of social behavior and communication among citizens, but also produce a redefinition on the field of entrepreneurship and urban smart solutions leading to a redefinition of the…Read more Lisbon Reinforces Its Collaboration with Leading Cities
Opportunities Abound at the Smart City Expo World Congress
Authors: Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities and Joaquín Rodríguez, Local Coordinator of Leading Cities in Barcelona As it has been a tradition for our organization, Leading Cities has been actively involved for the fifth consecutive year at the Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona in November 2016. Our organization has…Read more Opportunities Abound at the Smart City Expo World Congress
Smart City, Faith City
Author: Kevin P. Martin, Jr. | Smart & Resilient Cities //html5shiv.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/html5.js I've had the privilege of being a delegate in the Leading Cities annual Exchange Missions since their beginning. For me, lifelong learning, sharing insight, exchanging knowledge, developing global relationships, building bridges and helping to develop new ideas and platform strategies... it's been an amazing,…Read more Smart City, Faith City
Positive Contamination of Smart Parking
Author: Michael Lake Rio de Janeiro a city with almost 12M inhabitants shares a problem familiar to most cities—a lack of adequate parking spaces and the means to properly manage them. Parking is an essential need for city drivers and those businesses wanting such individuals to get to work, shop or do business, but lack…Read more Positive Contamination of Smart Parking
Smart Bus Rapid Transit – Rio de Janeiro
Smart Bus Rapid Transit - Rio de Janeiro | Smart & Resilient Cities //html5shiv.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/html5.js S&RC Contributor Renato De Castro reports on Smart Bus Rapid Transit - Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro is ranked as the 5th Latin-American Smart City and it took the first place in the latest national rankings. Public Transportation is a…Read more Smart Bus Rapid Transit – Rio de Janeiro
Vision, Leadership & Innovative Financing: the Port of Maravilha Redevelopment Case
Author: Robert C. Buckley, Esq. | Smart & Resilient Cities //html5shiv.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/html5.js Recently a delegation from Leading Cities travelled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to explore and exchange best practices in public policy including current development and planning trends occurring in this world class city. One of the most interesting initiatives being undertaken is the redevelopment…Read more Vision, Leadership & Innovative Financing: the Port of Maravilha Redevelopment Case
The absent civilization
Technology, understood as all of our material culture, has played a key role in our development since the origins of our species. And if at the beginning has configured itself as a critical element to ensure our survival in the mists of time, through the control of fire and the development of simple tools such…Read more The absent civilization
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