When people think of tech hubs, names like Silicon Valley, New York or London usually dominate the conversation. But innovation has a way of growing in surprising places. Over the past decade, a wave ...

Cities are getting smarter. Smart cities are municipalities that are employing networked sensors and cameras to gather the data they need to improve everything from rush hour traffic to delivering ...

Explore how smart cities technology is reshaping urban life through innovation, sustainability, and connectivity—transforming cities into smarter, greener, and more efficient communities worldwide.

We hear it all the time: America is hopelessly divided, our politics irreparably broken. But if you spend time talking with everyday people across mid-sized cities, you’ll discover a different story.

This essay is part of In the Shadow of the Server, a Next City series on the fight over urban technology infrastructure — who builds it, who benefits, and how local leaders can push back. 2026 has ...

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it's easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.

Urbanization is accelerating, and by 2050, almost 70% of people will live in cities—turning them into hubs of culture, innovation and activity. Tech leaders today carry the torch for climate-conscious ...

What is World Cities Day? World Cities Day is celebrated annually on 31 October and serves as an opportunity to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization and contribute to ...

As the world reimagines life after the pandemic, a bold new vision for city development is emerging—Quantum Cities. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw interviews Chase Garbarino, ...

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 ...

A QTS data center under construction in New Albany, Ohio. In exchange for an economic development deal, QTS promised 10 full-time jobs per building.John-David Richardson for BI Columbus, Ohio, escaped ...