Reading Time: 3 minutesJapan’s urban digital twin initiative, PLATEAU, creates dynamic 3D city models using data to enhance urban planning and governance. Launched in 2020, it supports over 250 municipalities, aiming for expansion to 500 by 2027.
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Stronger places for competitive countries
Reading Time: 3 minutesMayors have faced numerous global challenges, yet these have opened opportunities for deeper connections with citizens. They urge national governments to embrace place-based policies, emphasising their significance in addressing regional needs, ensuring a just transition, and fostering resilience and prosperity for all.
AI in Busan: Can it reshape urban life?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy 2030, AI is projected to contribute USD 19.9 trillion to the global economy. Busan, Korea’s second-largest city, is embracing AI through a master plan aimed at enhancing public services and fostering economic growth.
Can Tsukuba solve Japan’s biggest challenges?
Reading Time: 4 minutesTsukuba aims to be a leading city of the future, effectively managing Japan’s population decline by leveraging its research strengths and appeal. With advancements like generative AI and a focus on inclusivity, it addresses ageing challenges and enhances resident engagement. Tsukuba’s innovations position it as a model for sustainable urban development globally.
Winning cities in the war for talent
Reading Time: 4 minutesCities must adapt continually to retain and attract talent amidst global uncertainty. Lisbon is using tech innovation and cultural vibrancy to attract mobile talent.
Una comuna que madura: cómo Maipú se adapta al envejecimiento de su población
Reading Time: 4 minutesChile, al igual que gran parte del mundo, está experimentando una profunda transformación demográfica, con una drástica caída en las tasas de natalidad y un aumento en la esperanza de vida. En Maipú, Chile, los líderes locales destacan la importancia de una planificación urbana y una gobernanza adaptadas a las personas mayores.
A Maturing Maipú: How the Chilean city is adapting to an ageing population
Reading Time: 4 minutesChile, like much of the world, is undergoing a profound demographic shift, as birth rates plummet and life expectancy soars. In Maipú, Chile, local leaders emphasize the importance of city planning and governance tailored for older residents.