The importance of smart cities & smart citizens: In our interview series, smart city leaders comment on the future of smart cities, the role of technology, and the benefits for citizens. In our second interview of the series, we have asked urban strategist and smart city expert Boyd Cohen to share his expertise, thoughts and insights with us on a number of important smart city topics.
Boyd Cohen on the Future of Smart Cities: Sustainability, Technology & Citizen-Centricity
By Lily Maxwell on May 28, 2019 12:56:28 AM
Smart Sustainable Cities in Spain: The Commitment to a Green Economy
By Jon Glasco on Mar 14, 2019 2:34:15 AM
In recent years, an increasing number of Spanish cities recognize the need for bold steps to confront an emerging urban crisis. A crisis with multiple dimensions including damage to quality of life caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions[1][2], threats of climate change[3], and an urgency to develop policies that support green city innovation.[2][4]
Global Perspective: Good Intentions, Complex Barriers
Since the concept of a green economy was forged in the 1990s, the ideas and strategies for green cities have evolved into a variety of urban development policies, smart city solutions and sustainability measures to protect the environment, enable economic development and ensure high quality of life[5]