New paths for the roads of tomorrow
Transportation news feeds are filled with tech innovations and new start-ups willing to improve our daily mobility…
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Swimming is back in town (it’s still summer!)
Among other natural elements, water surely is one of the most appreciated in cities – or even a symbol, as the famous …
How cities deal with the climate change risks
According to the non-profit organization “100 Resilient Cities”, urban resilience is the ability of individuals,…
Urban Radar
No need to track people anymore, an algorithm could predict where you go
Part of a Nokia-sponsored Mobile Data Challenge, a group of researchers in the U.K has elaborated a method that…
Urban Radar
Vitoria, Spain, the place where moving walkways run right through the middle of town
Roberto Ercilla’s latest escalator, "Mechanical Ramps”, is neither in a shopping mall nor in an airport, but in pretty…
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Check-ins will be more personalized and localized
Checking-in to places has been one of the rising trends coming out of the smartphone revolution over the past 3 years…
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Tourism, a sector that could spur global economic recovery according to the G20
Despite an uncertain economic environment, the latest World Tourism Organization Barometer, expects a rising 415…
Facts & Figures
The emergence of a Twitter fad among the youth?
While a rising 16% of French youths aged 15 to 24 are on Twitter (ComScore), the American foundation Pew Center shows…
Facts & Figures
“Smart Cities and Communities” European Innovation Partnership supported by the European Commission
Launched in 2011, the budget of the Partnership has increased from 81 to 365 million euros in 2012.It supports the…
Urban Radar
Tomorrow’s augmented reality shopping app will indicate adequacy between products and personal criteria
IBM is working on an app that will create a seamless in-store shopping environment. The shopper’s first step is to…
Outdoor is in
Flashmobs are still “in” to attract attention and trigger involvement
In a context of economic difficulties, Mallorca Football Club has been having a hard time recruiting young people.In…
Outdoor is in
Misereor’s attention-grabbing billboard shows the power of 2 euros
Misereor is an international children charity agency. Their latest campaign illustrates in a smart and entertaining way…
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“Futur en Seine”: one step towards the city of tomorrow
Devoted to promote digital innovation in the Paris region, this event has become a must-be. It gathers actors involved…
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When sticky notes turn into public art and marketing engagement
Coca-Cola has given a voice to a million people across Europe through a set of murals of Post-it Notes to promote its…
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Intertwining social media and real life for a memorable tea experience
To trigger young urbanites’ attention, the South African brand BOS Ice Tea has been taking advantage of the fad for…