To help cities and communities access digital advancements and efficiencies, the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) Global Community Technology Challenge (GCTC) is fostering ...

Our cities are evolving at a pace never seen before. Right now, in 2026, technology is reshaping how we live, work, and move ...

Intelligent traffic lights adapt to real-time driving flow in cities around the world. Predictive safety systems prevent accidents before they occur. And data-rich ecosystems are optimizing everything ...

In this week’s Top 10, we shine a light on the cutting-edge energy-efficient initiatives of cities like Amsterdam, Tokyo, Seoul, Barcelona, Oslo and more ...

As federal funding becomes less predictable, cities face major shifts in transportation, housing and climate resilience in the new year.

Delivering the next generation of innovations in smart cities and homes is an ongoing process to deliver higher efficiency, security, and sustainability, as well as ease of use. This is thanks to ...

AI enables more sustainable practices and policies, improving the lives of citizens. Learn how smart cities are using AI to enhance environmental stewardship. As AI adoption grows across industries, ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. World Cities Day is celebrated annually on 31 October and serves as an opportunity to promote the international community’s interest ...

Mayors must move toward horizontal, mesh-based operating models to meet demands once handled by state and federal governments ...

More than a decade since the smart city concept gained traction, local governments continue shaping the general idea to suit their needs, with its purpose evolving from solution-based toward a ...

Cities everywhere are at a crossroads. From congestion to infrastructure strain and connectivity access, urban leaders face challenges that can’t wait for incremental change. Yet the most powerful ...

When the personal computer revolution started, it was inevitable that the new, clunky technology being created would some day find its way outside the home. As electronic devices shrunk in size, their ...