Featured Archives - Cities of the Future

Iberian Blackout Raises Concerns Over Grid Resilience

Barcelona—An unprecedented power blackout on April 28, 2025, brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, impacting millions and spotlighting the...

Global Forces Put European Cities at Crossroads

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Smart Cities

Global Forces Put European Cities at Crossroads

European cities in 2025 find themselves at a critical juncture, aspiring to the promise of “smart” urban living while grappling with a...

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Smart Cities

Tel Aviv Journey to Smart Innovation

Collaboration, Technology, and Vision: Tel Aviv’s journey to becoming a leading Smart City and innovation ecosystem For decades, my work has been...

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Barcelona

WeRide Cruises Barcelona with Driverless Robobus

Barcelona—Signaling the growing maturity and ambition of autonomous vehicle technology, WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving, and Renault Group have launched...

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Mobility

The Future of Urban Mobility

The urban mobility of the future aims to create sustainable, inclusive, safe, and resilient transportation. A new report by EIT Urban Mobility,...

Trump’s War on DEI Affects Diversity & LGBT Rights

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Society

Trump’s War on DEI Affects Diversity & LGBT Rights

The election of Donald Trump and his subsequent “war on woke” is having a chilling effect on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...

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Society

City Dwellers Feel the Pinch of Tariffs

City dwellers are feeling the effects of the escalating trade tensions and supply chain disruptions, with tariffs and economic policies impacting everything...

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Artificial Intelligence

Dive into AV and Smart Home at ISE 2025

BARCELONA—Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 will open tomorrow, February 4th, at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, promising a spectacular journey into...