Ideas for Europe — Europe of Cities

The undeniable impact of climate change poses one of the biggest threats to our world, while also providing huge opportunities for learning, which we must incorporate into the strategies of smart cities

Artificial Intelligence has become a large part of modern life over the past decade, and it makes no exception in the role it plays in the evolution of a smart city. Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI) are interlinked. AI refers to various methods for using a non-human system to learn from experience and imitate human intelligent behaviour. It can efficiently sift through large quantities of Big Data to generate predictions and cost-effective solutions to fuel Smart City technologies.

Public spaces are an important pillar of any community. All around the world, as part of urban development and restoration efforts, they’ve formed a key part of every urban strategy worthy of note, with a clear focus on offering residents valuable places with real benefits. But now more than ever, their roles have shifted from purely recreational spaces to community hubs where events and creative initiatives take place.

In the daily life of modern cities, road and traffic related topics are some of the most pressing issues. From cluttered traffic at rush hour to shortage of parking spots or outdated road infrastructures, these have a large impact on the lives of citizens, and are one of the biggest sources of stress for them as well as for city officials. So finding effective solutions within the structure of a smart community plan shouldn’t just be obvious, but also a key priority.