latest comments
mejiac To complement your article, I think an additional step is to plan implementations of electrical grids to allow more electrical/hybrid vehicles to drive our streets, reaching a wider scope. I'm aware...
mejiac Excellent article John. If we take all of these examples, they provide a comprehensive case study on how IT can be leverage to take cities a step forward and pave the way to a new way of running...
BrittanyMichelle6 I love this shot! I really like how the curve of the shoreline leads your eye through the picture, separating the tranquil water and the bright lights of the city. :)
arv The Cloud based solutions and Collocation of different techonlogy is the way forward for organisations and enterprises. I agree that the cost of incorporating the infrastructure is high at...
Resurgent phoenix Stotheco,
Thank you very much! Especially for the comment below!
What city officials must do then is develop the city and improve the way of life for the people
stotheco It's all well and good until the hackers come along. I am impressed by innovation like this, but sometimes it makes me wonder if some cities, like the ones you described, are just not ready for them....
stotheco I've read and seen concepts for smart lamp posts over the past few years and have always been excited at the prospect of them. They're an investment, at best. While it might cost a considerable amount...
CitySolver I like the idea of keeping it simple. Often more can be achieved when one or tow simple concepts are appied to old buildings to green them. They will not be air tight or LEED certified (or maybe...
Alan Reiter Hi Resurgent phoenix, Theft is a problem in all cities, and criminals will steal all sorts of public and industrial components, such as cables, fibers, pipes, bricks, etc. The Intellistreets lamp...
Alan Reiter Hi Toby, Unless some other city has claimed the "honor," I think London has the distinction of having more cameras per person in the world and Londoners are the most photographed residents in the...
Resurgent phoenix I was very excited and happy about the intelligent Lamp Post until you spoke of hackers. That can really be dangerous. We had a problem in my city of people stealing metals from the lamp...
James@SanDiego Nicole, thanks for the link, that is a super article. Interesting note, "The U.S. military is the largest single consumer of energy and oil on the planet." It is well said "Freedom Isn't...
Nicole Ferraro Great point about the military, James. Actually I was just reading that the US military is pursuing energy efficiency (more info here).
Mary Jander Old buildings can actually be more energy efficient than new ones, as we've heard from at least one architect specializing in historic preservation.
Toby @Alan: fascinating article and product. A few months back I was thinking of something like this for highways, not so much towns and cities. In the highways scenario the lights would switch off...
Davedgreat2000 Hi James, I know those buildings well. I was stationed there back in 1992. Yes very old outdated WWII buildings. Pretty much all Military bases need upgrading. If the Pentagon would allow Civilian...
James@SanDiego Hi Susan and Nicole and David, And sisnce the military is scrambling for savings and going through cutbacks, what better way to invest in the future and recoup operating costs? Some of the...
Nicole Ferraro Davedgreat: That's a great question and outlook. Surely a ton of jobs can be created if we begin retrofitting vacant, old buildings across the country. I'm also happy to learn that this isn't a...
Nicole Ferraro Davedgreat: That's a great question and outlook. Surely a ton of jobs can be created if we begin retrofitting vacant, old buildings across the country. I'm also happy to learn that this isn't a...
All Video
|
 |
blog roll |
popular
Susan Fogarty, Editor in Chief, The Mobility Hub
5/6/2013
Pennsylvania State University began working recently on the next phase of its Energy Efficient Buildings Hub at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. This is an initiative that is ...
Alan Reiter, President, Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing
5/3/2013
Street lamp posts can do much more than merely illuminate cities. Think of them as computerized Swiss Army knives, only much taller and unable to fit into your pocket.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/1/2013
Providers of cloud and collocation services are expanding their facilities, highlighting the growing popularity of their offerings in cities worldwide.
John Foley, Editor, InformationWeek Government
4/26/2013
Only 7 percent of IT pros in municipal government say their city's IT strategy for providing better, more efficient public services is progressive and well conceived.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
4/23/2013
How can cities use public spaces to improve life for all citizens?
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
4/12/2013
If you're looking to make a building more sustainable, a first step is figuring out what's happening there. Too bad this idea isn't catching on in real life.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
4/11/2013
While urban planners design sustainable cities with improved access for cyclists and walkers, their plans often leave out a major city minority -- the disabled.
message boards
5 Must-Do Tech Projects for Urban Transformation
5 Must-Do Tech Projects for Urban Transformation
Clouds, Collocation Gain Popularity in Cities
Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
|
mejiac To complement your article, I think an additional step is to plan implementations of electrical grids to allow more electrical/hybrid vehicles to drive our streets, reaching a wider scope. I'm aware...
mejiac Excellent article John. If we take all of these examples, they provide a comprehensive case study on how IT can be leverage to take cities a step forward and pave the way to a new way of running...
BrittanyMichelle6 I love this shot! I really like how the curve of the shoreline leads your eye through the picture, separating the tranquil water and the bright lights of the city. :)
arv The Cloud based solutions and Collocation of different techonlogy is the way forward for organisations and enterprises. I agree that the cost of incorporating the infrastructure is high at...
Resurgent phoenix Stotheco,
Thank you very much! Especially for the comment below!
What city officials must do then is develop the city and improve the way of life for the people
stotheco It's all well and good until the hackers come along. I am impressed by innovation like this, but sometimes it makes me wonder if some cities, like the ones you described, are just not ready for them....
stotheco I've read and seen concepts for smart lamp posts over the past few years and have always been excited at the prospect of them. They're an investment, at best. While it might cost a considerable amount...
CitySolver I like the idea of keeping it simple. Often more can be achieved when one or tow simple concepts are appied to old buildings to green them. They will not be air tight or LEED certified (or maybe...
Alan Reiter Hi Resurgent phoenix, Theft is a problem in all cities, and criminals will steal all sorts of public and industrial components, such as cables, fibers, pipes, bricks, etc. The Intellistreets lamp...
Alan Reiter Hi Toby, Unless some other city has claimed the "honor," I think London has the distinction of having more cameras per person in the world and Londoners are the most photographed residents in the...
Resurgent phoenix I was very excited and happy about the intelligent Lamp Post until you spoke of hackers. That can really be dangerous. We had a problem in my city of people stealing metals from the lamp...
James@SanDiego Nicole, thanks for the link, that is a super article. Interesting note, "The U.S. military is the largest single consumer of energy and oil on the planet." It is well said "Freedom Isn't...
Nicole Ferraro Great point about the military, James. Actually I was just reading that the US military is pursuing energy efficiency (more info here).
Mary Jander Old buildings can actually be more energy efficient than new ones, as we've heard from at least one architect specializing in historic preservation.
Toby @Alan: fascinating article and product. A few months back I was thinking of something like this for highways, not so much towns and cities. In the highways scenario the lights would switch off...
Davedgreat2000 Hi James, I know those buildings well. I was stationed there back in 1992. Yes very old outdated WWII buildings. Pretty much all Military bases need upgrading. If the Pentagon would allow Civilian...
James@SanDiego Hi Susan and Nicole and David, And sisnce the military is scrambling for savings and going through cutbacks, what better way to invest in the future and recoup operating costs? Some of the...
Nicole Ferraro Davedgreat: That's a great question and outlook. Surely a ton of jobs can be created if we begin retrofitting vacant, old buildings across the country. I'm also happy to learn that this isn't a...
|
 |
|
|
Visit the Ecobuild Online Directory to learn more about these suppliers:
Site Moderators
Future Cities is looking for engaged readers to moderate the message boards on this site. Engage in high-IQ conversations; earn kudos and perks. Interested? E-mail:
moderators@ubmfuturecities.com
webinars
6/3/2013
Datacenter Performance, the True Story
IT professionals everywhere are under increased pressure to improve response times in urban areas, where a range of public and private sector entities are driving local economies faster than ever. Just how is it possible to not only keep datacenter performance up, but make it excel?
research
Smart City Money Makers
companies and solutions that are most prominent, and destined to be most profitable, in the smart city revolution.
How to Make Your City Smarter
Cities all over the world need to become smarter and more sustainable. But where to start? Download this guide to learn the first, proven steps toward making your city smarter.
all research
|
Tweet This