Singapore is the world's smartest city - here's why
2019年11月14日 · It’s official: Singapore is the world’s smartest city. That’s according to a new survey Published by Swiss business school IMD and the Singapore University of Technology and Design - the IMD Smart Cities Index - which looked at how well cities are adopting digital technologies and improving the lives of the people who live there.
Singapore's methodical approach to becoming a net-zero city
2022年3月7日 · Singapore has long taken the approach of adopting innovations methodically, and its approach to becoming a net-zero city is no different. Four case studies show how an integrated approach can be used to promote greater sustainability. Every city will have a different journey to net zero, but Singapore could provide one model for others to follow.
Green space and underground roads: Singapore’s ‘forest city’ plan ...
2021年4月16日 · Singapore recently topped the Smart City Index for the second year running – it has long been known as one of Asia’s greenest. Computer simulations have been used to design buildings and precincts to optimize wind flow and minimize heat, while smart lights will automatically switch off in unoccupied areas in order to reduce energy consumption.
These are the most expensive cities in the world - The World …
2022年12月22日 · New York and Singapore have topped the list of the most expensive cities in the world in 2022, as global prices soar by more than 8%, making the cost of living in the world’s leading cities even less affordable for ordinary people.
These are some of the world's top smart and sustainable cities
2024年3月11日 · Edinburgh is the number one city for social cohesion in the rankings. The IESE highlights innovative moves Scotland’s capital city has made, such as the creation of an operations centre that manages the city’s real-time data and contributes to improvements in areas including traffic management, disaster response, and the city’s carbon ...
Singapore will plant 1 million trees by 2030 - The World Economic …
2022年7月7日 · But now Singapore is looking to reverse this loss by mounting an ambitious reforestation campaign. In August 2020, the Singapore government announced the launch of the new Sungei Buloh Park Network, a 990-acre park in the northern portion of the island that is a refueling site for migratory birds and is home to oriental hornbills, otters, saltwater crocodiles, …
These 5 cities are making innovative use of generative AI
2024年7月24日 · The city-state was the world’s first nation to have a digital twin – essentially, a virtual model of Singapore. And now, following a government initiative launched last year, it has come up with more than 100 gen AI solutions.
Road pricing is tackling congestion and pollution in cities | World ...
2021年12月21日 · Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) is updating the technology behind ERP and replacing current IUs with innovations such as new on-board units (OBUs) in 2023 (recently delayed due to the global microchip shortage). These will allow for real-time congestion management as GNSS-enabled OBUs inform users about current traffic patterns and ...
The 15-minute city meets human needs but leaves desires wanting
2021年11月11日 · Various cities around the world have begun to embrace the 15-minute city approach. But urban life is about more than access to amenities and the 15-minute model risks excluding disadvantaged communities. Even if there’s a 15-minute baseline, great city centres with world class experiences should remain accessible to all.
3 ways Singapore's urban farms are improving food security
2021年4月7日 · At the forefront of this shift is Singapore, a city-sized country that aims to produce 30% of its own food by 2030. But with 90% of Singapore’s food coming from abroad, the challenge is a tall order. The plan calls for everyone in the city to grow what they can, with government grants going to those who can use technology to yield greater ...