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  • World Cities Day 2022

    World Cities Day 2022

    A day to appreciate a bit more the amazing cities we have the chance to live in
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    BABLE Community
    Oct 28, 2022
    A BABLE Podcast write up

    A BABLE Podcast write up

    Missed the eighth episode of Smart in the City — the BABLE Podcast? Catch up here on key highlights of our conversation with Iris Belle…
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    Cristina
    Oct 11, 2022
    Smart Buildings for a Smart and Sustainable Future

    Smart Buildings for a Smart and Sustainable Future

    Intelligent, convenient, energy-efficient and will become a fundamental part of the energy transition across the globe. But what are they…
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    Eriko Cekrezi
    Oct 4, 2022
    Smart Tourism in Ireland

    Smart Tourism in Ireland

    Smart Cities improve urban life for their citizens through technology and innovation. A little over a year ago, Dublin asked themselves how…
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    Paul Barton
    Sep 27, 2022
    Smart Mobility while waiting for the Smart City

    Smart Mobility while waiting for the Smart City

    Urban mobility — more specifically defined as the unique transportation fabric and modalities for moving people, goods and waste around in…
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    Henrik Morgen
    Sep 19, 2022
    Present and Future of Mobility Systems: Paving the way to more Sustainable and Equitable Transport

    Present and Future of Mobility Systems: Paving the way to more Sust...

    Innovative applications and experiences
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    Gretel Schaj
    Sep 7, 2022
    Smart City Solutions to the Current Energy Crisis

    Smart City Solutions to the Current Energy Crisis

    In late August, the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine reached the six-month stage. Despite some recent successful counterattacks from…
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    Adam Oliver
    Sep 1, 2022
    Urban Queer Inclusivity in Smart Cities

    Urban Queer Inclusivity in Smart Cities

    At BABLE Smart Cities, inclusivity is an integral part of the way we see the future of Smart and sustainable cities. BABLE aims ‘to create…
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    Adam Oliver
    Jun 23, 2022
    A Place for Cultural Heritage in Smart Cities

    A Place for Cultural Heritage in Smart Cities

    Urban heritage, including its tangible and intangible components, constitutes a key resource in enhancing the liveability of urban areas…
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    Jeanne Tallon
    Jun 16, 2022
    European Cyclists’​ Federation: “Putting the money where the mouth is”

    European Cyclists’​ Federation: “Putting the money where the mouth is”

    A BABLE Podcast Write-up
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    Jeanne Tallon
    Jun 2, 2022
    Urban Farming: Reviving an Entire Community

    Urban Farming: Reviving an Entire Community

    “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use…
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    Melike Nur Ülsever
    May 24, 2022
    How Urban Psychology is Shaping Cities

    How Urban Psychology is Shaping Cities

    Urban design is the “manipulation of the physical environment” in a way that:
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    Nanzala Gonda
    May 18, 2022
    H22 City Expo: ‘Bringing out the superhero in everyone’

    H22 City Expo: ‘Bringing out the superhero in everyone’

    A BABLE Podcast Write-up
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    Anja Kranz
    May 8, 2022
    Heraklion: ‘From the City with Walls to the Walls City’

    Heraklion: ‘From the City with Walls to the Walls City’

    A BABLE Podcast Write-up
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    Dilu Panangadan
    Apr 28, 2022
    The Skeleton of a Smart City

    The Skeleton of a Smart City

    A ‘bare-bones’ discussion on simplifying urban innovation & infrastructure, featuring Alexander Schmidt, CEO/Founder of BABLE Smart Cities
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    Tamlyn Shimizu
    Apr 21, 2022
    Heat Waste — ‘Not just a net-taker’

    Heat Waste — ‘Not just a net-taker’

    Missed the third episode of Smart in the City — the BABLE Podcast? Catch up here on key highlights of our conversation with Michael Oghia…
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    Shannon Macika
    Apr 7, 2022
    Smart City Inspirations from Ireland

    Smart City Inspirations from Ireland

    One of the most valuable resources on the BABLE Smart City Platform is the growing collection of nearly 400 Use Cases. Use Cases on BABLE…
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    Paul Barton
    Mar 29, 2022
    Diving into Smart Water Management

    Diving into Smart Water Management

    Since the beginning of civilisation, providing clean water and sanitation has proven to be a logistical challenge of the utmost importance…
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    Jeanne Tallon
    Mar 21, 2022
    The Future of Sustainability is in Women: Gendered Perspective of Smart City Advancement

    The Future of Sustainability is in Women: Gendered Perspective of S...

    “Investing in women is smart economics, and investing in girls, catching them upstream is even smarter economics.” — Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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    BABLE Community
    Mar 4, 2022
    Temporary Urban Nature-Based Solutions — Ideas from Germany and Italy

    Temporary Urban Nature-Based Solutions — Ideas from Germany and Italy

    Ideally, all unusable spaces within the urban landscape should be dedicated to green parks, infiltration units, urban gardens and, where…
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    Mareile Licht
    Feb 25, 2022
    A glimpse into policy-making instruments for a carbon-neutral development

    A glimpse into policy-making instruments for a carbon-neutral devel...

    One of the several hurdles on the path towards a carbon-neutral future is the market failures slowing down procurement and implementation…
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    Héctor Cañas
    Feb 7, 2022
    Citizen Participation and Education for a Climate-Neutral Future

    Citizen Participation and Education for a Climate-Neutral Future

    There is no one-dimensional path that will lead us to a climate-neutral future, but citizens will decide on its success.
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    Philipp Riegebauer
    Jan 24, 2022
    Talking Smart Cities — Bike Parking with Bikeep

    Talking Smart Cities — Bike Parking with Bikeep

    At the Velocity 2021 conference in Lisbon, I had the opportunity to discuss micromobility, parking and biking with Kristjan Lind, CEO of…
    Go to the profile of Miguel Mósca
    Miguel Mósca
    Jan 21, 2022
    Artificial Intelligence — From Science Fiction to Reality

    Artificial Intelligence — From Science Fiction to Reality

    Strategies, Challenges & Best Practices for Cities
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    Jeanne Tallon
    Jan 6, 2022
    Africa in Perspective (Part 2): Distributed Infrastructure in Informal Settlements

    Africa in Perspective (Part 2): Distributed Infrastructure in Infor...

    How to leverage community benefits?
    Go to the profile of Philipp Riegebauer
    Philipp Riegebauer
    Dec 13, 2021
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