Our cities are evolving at a pace never seen before. Right now, in 2026, technology is reshaping how we live, work, and move through urban spaces. The most forward-thinking cities on the planet aren’t ...

Since the notion of a “smart city” is somewhat vague on its own, it helps to have a clear definition of what a smart city is and is not.

Smart city innovation is accelerating—so fast, in fact, that distant visions of the future are now becoming present-day realities, transforming how communities live, work and play. At the heart of ...

As the smart-city model hits its limits, a new paradigm — regenerative urbanism — is redefining how developers, investors, and civic leaders measure value, linking livability, resilience, and ...

With its pioneering ESG vision, Vinhomes Green Paradise has become the first official participant in the "7 Wonders of the Future Cities" campaign initiated by New7Wonders, reinforcing its global ...

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The world’s growing population is becoming increasingly urbanized. According to the UN, more than half of the global population lives in urban areas. For perspective, only one-third of the global ...

A smart city uses data and technology to improve how essential services run, from traffic and energy to healthcare and safety, so that urban life becomes more efficient, resilient and liveable. None ...

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For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it's easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.