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How Seoul turned a stream into a major urban tourist attraction
Transforming a floodwater system: how Seoul turned Cheonggyecheon Stream into an urban renewal success story
Mar 294 min read


The impact of the Brisbane Olympic stadium on infrastructure planning and investment
The Queensland Government has unveiled ambitious plans for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a centrepiece being the cons
Mar 264 min read


Funding for local delivery of infrastructure and services - the user pays option
Funding of local services through user pays is an increasingly important option for many regional and local governments.
Feb 164 min read


The inevitable imperative for greater commercialisation of New Zealand national parks
New Zealand national parks and associated recreational facility faces significant funding shortfalls. Ideological reservations around commer
Jan 245 min read


Lessons for integrated transport planning from the Brisbane Metro
What lessons can be gained from the emergent example of integrated transport in Brisbane?
Oct 26, 20245 min read


Five applications for 5G in smart cities
5G is the fifth generation of wireless mobile telecommunications that can support new technologies and revolutionise industries
Aug 18, 20244 min read


Cellular network data insights to support strategic decisions
What are the opportunities to derive insights from cellular network data? Introduction The ongoing evolution of telecommunications...
Mar 1, 20245 min read


Top 10 infrastructure projects in Brisbane, Australia
What are the top 10 infrastructure projects in Brisbane...? Brisbane, the capital city in the state of Queensland, Australia, is...
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Using smart technology to review sustainability of NZ Gold card
Smart technology can use used to review the usage and financial sustainability of the New Zealand Gold card scheme. This could help decision
Jan 18, 20244 min read


Prioritising national infrastructure data
In this blog we discuss the necessity to prioritise, regulate, and share national infrastructure data. The UK Government National...
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Five things small towns can do to attract more tourists
Growing tourism in small towns requires careful planning and new ideas. Here are five key things small towns can do to attract more...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Integrating amusement parks within urban centers
There are lessons to be learnt from 1895 about how urban centers can integrate amusement parks so they become iconic features of a city ....
May 5, 20232 min read


Why we need more solar powered public art installations.
Sustainable energy integrated with public art installations
May 5, 20231 min read


How street art can become a tourist attraction
A number of international cities have sought to use urban ‘street art’ as a distinct tourist attraction. In some cases the art emerged...
Mar 1, 20231 min read


Smart city planning to address environmental challenges – the case of Copenhagen
Cities around the world are increasingly considering digital/ICT solutions to enhance their efforts to address the environmental issues...
Jan 10, 20234 min read


What lessons can be learnt from the Singapore Smart city program?
Singapore is frequently held up as a exemplar when it comes to its efforts to build a Smart City. It is helpful to consider what lessons...
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Important considerations when integrating digital/ICT into Smart city planning
There are a number of important considerations when planning, building and managing the integration of digital/ICT components into Smart...
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Five cities known for their efforts to utilize integrated digital/ICT to build a Smart city
A number of global cities are seeking to use emerging technology and digital/ICT as a means to build a smart city. This includes the...
Nov 1, 20222 min read


What are the key characteristics of a ‘Smart City’?
A short discussion about the characteristics of a Smart city. There are different views about Smart cities but some common elements
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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