Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Construction has begun on Banan City, a sprawling new 10 sq km municipality northeast of Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia prepares ...

As smart cities evolve from concept to reality, they are redefining how we think about urban development, particularly within the real estate and construction sectors. These urban areas envision a ...

Imagine a city where people live freely, with peace of mind to live confidently, knowing they’re safe wherever they are. Imagine a city where businesses thrive, emergency response is seamless and ...

In May 2020, the smart city concept appeared to have been dead and buried when Sidewalk Labs ended its collaboration with the City of Toronto to create Quayside, a data-infused, sustainability-focused ...

From sponge cities that soak up stormwater to solar-integrated roofs and carbon-capturing concrete, the next generation of building envelopes is redefining urban resilience. These innovations merge ...

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 ...

The Strategic Significance of Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025 The recent conclusion of Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025 in Riyadh marked a definitive moment for the security and fire protection sectors in the ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing connectivity, from homes to buildings to entire cities. IoT refers to physical devices embedded with sensors and technology, allowing them to ...

As Sasaki looks back on 70 years of practice, we’re also looking to the future of building cities. While we can’t predict what will be, we do know the future is plural; the needs of cities are as ...

Aurora, Illinois is building a smart, energy-efficient community with net zero homes, renewable energy and strict data centre ...