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A groundbreaking book reveals how Africa's fastest-growing cities are tackling health challenges through grassroots solutions and community-driven innovation. From motorcycle taxis in Kampala to policy experiments in Lagos, urban Africa is writing its own playbook for building healthier cities.
Kazakhstan and Japan are joining forces to transform urban living through cutting-edge Smart City technology. The partnership could reshape how millions experience city life across Central Asia.
Leaders of billion-dollar tech companies are calling Dubai a world-class launchpad for digital innovation, thanks to smart regulations and top talent. Three unicorn executives say the emirate has evolved from business hub to innovation powerhouse.
A year after suffering a demoralizing 8-0 defeat, League Two Salford City proved their growth by pushing Manchester City to the limit in a respectable 2-0 loss. The underdog performance showed how far the fourth-tier club has come.
Singapore's Punggol Digital District has transformed from blueprint to reality, becoming Asia's first fully integrated smart city where robotaxis share streets with residents and solar panels power innovation. Six years after breaking ground, this 50-hectare tech hub is proving that cities can be designed for the future from day one.
Iowa City Community School District just transformed a former ACT building into a hub where students can explore careers, launch ideas, and dream bigger. Three programs under one roof are giving kids hands-on access to their futures.
Despite ongoing war, MIT students are partnering with Ukrainian city leaders to design innovation strategies for Vinnytsia's 400,000 residents. The collaboration brings hope and practical solutions to a city determined to build a better tomorrow.
Mexico City just unveiled Xoli, a 24/7 chatbot shaped like the city's beloved axolotl mascot that helps visitors navigate one of the world's largest cities in English or Spanish. The free AI assistant answers questions about transportation, events, and attractions in seconds through WhatsApp or web browsers.
Colombia just took a major step toward making education accessible at every stage of life. Nine cities joined forces this week to establish a national UNESCO Learning Cities Network, transforming how communities approach learning and innovation.
A new $20 billion smart city focused on AI research and agricultural technology is breaking ground in southern Malaysia, creating a tech hub that could transform the region. The ambitious project aims to attract global professionals and boost innovation across Southeast Asia.
Colombia showcased its people-first approach to urban technology at the World Governments Summit, earning recognition as Latin America's leader in equitable smart city development. The nation's $163.5 million investment combines AI governance, green infrastructure, and 20,000 tech scholarships to prove innovation can deliver both efficiency and inclusion.
Singapore's one-north district just won a major international design award for proving that dense cities can stay cool, green, and liveable. This 200-hectare innovation hub uses science to beat the heat and boost biodiversity in one of the world's most compact urban environments.
A Canadian company eliminating methane emissions just opened its U.S. headquarters in Oklahoma City, bringing clean energy innovation to America's energy capital. Kathairos Solutions has already prevented nearly 1 million metric tons of emissions across 3,000 sites.
Major Philippine conglomerate Ayala Group joined forces with three Japanese tech giants to bring AI infrastructure, digital banking, and smart city solutions to Filipino communities. The deals secured during a state visit promise to connect millions more people to modern financial services and urban innovation.
A former middle school is getting new life as a community asset while funding the next generation of educational innovation. Sandy City's $17 million purchase of Crescent View Middle School will keep the property public while helping Canyons School District launch a cutting-edge innovation center.
Small European cities are dominating global tech rankings by packing more innovation per person than anywhere else. A new report shows how places like Ghent, Belgium and Zagreb, Croatia are building outsized tech ecosystems that rival Silicon Valley's density.
South Korea is launching six pilot programs across Southeast Asia to test AI-powered solutions for traffic jams, aging buildings, and water systems. The 2026 K-City Network brings smart city technology to real urban problems in five nations.
Vietnam's largest city is transforming into a 22 million person metropolis where residents can travel anywhere in just one hour. The ambitious 2050 master plan combines metro lines, coastal development, and smart growth to create one of Asia's most livable cities.
Students in India and France can now collaborate across continents through a groundbreaking program connecting their school innovation labs. The ATL Bridge initiative opens doors for thousands of young innovators to share ideas and solve problems together.
In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Toyota is building a real city where residents live alongside autonomous vehicles and robots, testing tomorrow's technology today. The ambitious Woven City opened last fall with 50 households already calling this living laboratory home.
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