City Green Light has been awarded the prestigious SMAU Innovation Award 2025 for its groundbreaking citizen engagement initiative developed in collaboration with the Municipality of Parma. This project, designed to support the city’s commitment to becoming climate neutral by 2030, aligns with the company’s strategic vision: to accompany Italian cities through a dual ecological and digital transition, empowering individuals to actively participate in shaping sustainable urban environments. The initiative stands as a compelling example of how technology, civic responsibility, and institutional coordination can converge…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of urban development, the concept of the "Smart City" is no longer a distant ideal, but an emerging reality shaped by the integration of cutting-edge technologies—chief among them, artificial intelligence (AI). As the world’s urban population continues to rise, the pressure to rethink city infrastructure, resource management, mobility, public services, and sustainability has never been more critical. In this context, AI emerges not merely as a technological tool, but as the cognitive framework that can enable cities to become truly…
In Comiso, in the province of Ragusa, a new model of intelligent photovoltaic greenhouse, christened Archimede, represents a turning point not only for protected cultivation but also for the broader debate on how artificial intelligence, renewable energy and urban planning can converge in the construction of sustainable and resilient smart cities. The Archimede Greenhouse combines solar energy production and sustainable agriculture within a single architectural and functional system, modulating light to favour photosynthesis and improve crop quality without reducing agricultural productivity. Seen in isolation, it…
Although the rapid expansion of urban areas is one of the most significant threats to global biodiversity, the presence of nature within cities remains a critical component for human well-being and urban resilience. Urban green spaces offer essential ecosystem services, such as temperature regulation, flood prevention, air purification, and psychological benefits associated with access to natural environments. However, these advantages are not equitably distributed across the urban population. The phenomenon known as the luxury effect—which describes the correlation between neighborhood affluence and the richness…
In the contemporary global landscape, few places embody the spirit of innovation and technological audacity as profoundly as Dubai. Once a modest desert outpost, today the Emirate stands as a paradigmatic model of what a technologically integrated society might look like—where artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure, digital finance, and smart urban systems are not theoretical constructs but tangible realities shaping daily life. In a world where many regions are still grappling with the rudiments of digital transformation, Dubai has assumed the role of a global…
The relationship between humanity and rural environments is as ancient as civilization itself. From the dawn of sedentary life through agriculture and animal domestication, rural societies have been the foundation of food production and societal development. However, in the 21st century, this historical legacy faces complex challenges—chief among them, an aging population of agricultural workers, land abandonment, and a disconnect between rural life and younger generations. At the same time, unprecedented opportunities are emerging through technological innovation, particularly through the implementation of artificial intelligence…
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…
