James NoakesMAKING THE CONNECTIONS…To create smarter cities, is it now time for ‘Connectivity Plans’ in the planning process?Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
James NoakesSmart Cities on World Environment DayJust what is that city/environment relationship?Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
James NoakesInnovation Districts or Smart Districts? What’s in a name?It feels like there is a new phenomenon happening as of late — the relentless push towards creating something called innovation districts…Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020
James NoakesThe one thing we all have a stake in…bringing life to decision making.“But in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes”May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
James NoakesGet ahead. Get a map.Tools to help your organisation at this time…May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
James NoakesLiverpool’s Digital Future?Last year a group of organisations came together to draw up a manifesto for the London Mayoral candidates — setting out how they could…Mar 29, 20171Mar 29, 20171
James NoakesSmarter Food CitiesJust how many people can our cities feed? Even in the smartest city people are still eating. But too often, food gets left behind.Mar 29, 2017Mar 29, 2017
James NoakesReflection on the Autumn Statement — Smart City and digital connectivityA version of this first appeared on the Liverpool Express blog hereNov 29, 2016Nov 29, 2016
James NoakesCan autonomous cars herald a brighter tomorrow? (or, a chat over dinner…)Imagine just walking out into the road regardless of the traffic. It wouldn’t matter where you crossed either — traffic lights had long…Oct 26, 2016Oct 26, 2016
James NoakesSmart cities are lame (but they need not be)I was speaking at a conference in London in 2015 and, like most conferences around the smart city agenda, found myself having all manner of…May 18, 20161May 18, 20161