IDHUS Institute

Artificial Intelligence and Municipal Governance: Enhancing the Role of Mayors in the Smart City Era

By IDHUS Institute Nov 12, 2025

The recent election of Zohran Mamdani as the mayor of New York has sparked widespread conversation among municipal leaders and experts attending the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. His victory has been celebrated not only for his progressive agenda but also for his ability to forge a strong, direct connection with voters through transparent communication and a focus on everyday urban challenges such as housing, transportation, and social equity. While his leadership represents a generational shift in political engagement, it also reflects…

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Urban development and city planning

Transforming Urban Parking Lots into Intelligent Service Hubs: The Role of AI in the Future of Urban Infrastructure

By IDHUS Institute Nov 11, 2025

Parking infrastructure in major metropolitan areas is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from static storage spaces for vehicles into dynamic, multifunctional urban service hubs. One of the most illustrative examples of this shift is the initiative led by Indigo, a global leader in parking and mobility solutions, in collaboration with Corsalis, a logistics and spatial planning specialist. Together, they are pioneering a new model of hybrid parking infrastructure, with the flagship project taking shape at the Foch parking facility in Paris, strategically located between…

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AI uses and applications

AI and Smart Cities: Building the Future Through Government-Municipal Collaboration

By IDHUS Institute Nov 10, 2025

The digital transformation of cities is rapidly becoming one of the most defining challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. As urban populations continue to grow, municipalities face increasing pressure to deliver more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive public services. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges not only as a technological enabler but as a strategic catalyst capable of reshaping how urban spaces are managed, governed, and experienced. During the recent Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona from November 4 to 6,…

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Mobility and Urban Transport

Transforming Urban Mobility Through Data and Artificial Intelligence: Evidence, Analysis, and Strategic Decisions

By IDHUS Institute Nov 09, 2025

The evolution of urban mobility within the framework of smart cities is undergoing a paradigm shift—one that is increasingly driven by data and powered by the exponential capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Traditional urban planning models, largely reactive and infrastructure-centric, are being replaced by data-informed, proactive systems capable of not only identifying and interpreting mobility patterns, but also of projecting future demand, optimizing existing infrastructure, and informing inclusive and sustainable public policies. AI emerges not merely as a tool but as a strategic enabler…

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Mobility and Urban Transport

Lighting the Way Forward: The Evolution of Bicycle Illumination Systems and the Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities

By IDHUS Institute Nov 08, 2025

As the world embraces a new era of urban transformation, the bicycle has reemerged as a key player in the transition toward sustainable, inclusive, and human-centered mobility. Its ecological footprint is minimal, its infrastructure cost-effective, and its societal benefits substantial—from mitigating traffic congestion to fostering healthier lifestyles. In the context of smart cities, where digital technologies increasingly orchestrate urban life, the bicycle embodies a convergence of environmental responsibility and technological innovation. Yet, as cities modernize and cycling becomes more widespread, a persistent challenge remains:…

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AI uses and applications

Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Strategic Scenarios and the Rise of Chatbots by 2030

By IDHUS Institute Nov 07, 2025

The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) represents a pivotal transformation in the public sector, marking a shift that transcends the simple digitalization of services and processes. Unlike earlier waves of technological innovation that primarily focused on digitizing paperwork or automating specific tasks, generative AI introduces a deeper, structural change. It signals the emergence of cognitive capabilities within public administration—an evolution from static digital infrastructures to dynamic, intelligent systems capable of learning, reasoning, and proactively responding to societal needs. According to the report Artificial…

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Natural Resources, Ecosystems and Sustainability

How Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Cities into Net Zero Urban Environments

By IDHUS Institute Nov 07, 2025

Urban centers, while occupying less than 2% of the Earth's land surface, are responsible for an overwhelming 78% of global energy consumption and approximately 70% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to UN-Habitat. With more than half of the world’s population already residing in cities—and forecasts indicating that this trend will only intensify—urbanization stands as both a critical driver of economic development and a central contributor to climate change. In this scenario, reimagining how cities are planned, built, and managed is not just desirable but imperative…

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