The Rise of Smart Cities, The 7 Smartest Cities, 5 Creativity Apps, & More
Ed 9 | The grftf Newsletter
Hi friends -
This week’s edition is all about smart cities.
A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect specific data. Information gained from that data is used to manage assets, resources and services efficiently; in return, that data is used to improve operations across the city.
By 2030 most of the world’s population will live in smart cities. We need to learn what they are, how they work, and how they impact our everyday lives.
This edition will get you ready.
Cheers!
Misha
What you’re getting this week:
Latest from The grftf Podcast -The Rise of Smart Cities and How to Get Ready
Smart Cities - the basics
Top 7 Smart Cities in the World in 2023
How Blockchain Can Empower Smart Cities
Courses in Smart Cities
5 Creativity Apps
Latest from The grftf Podcast
Ep 9 | The Rise of Smart Cities and How to Get Ready — John Lorinc
In this episode, I chat with Canadian journalist and author John Lorinc about the evolving concept of smart cities. We discuss the continual urbanization of the world, with technology being central to this transformation, and topics such as sensors, smart city technology, and surveillance in public spaces. And we explore the need for active public engagement in shaping city landscapes, safeguarding privacy, and human rights in an era of technological advancements.
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More about SMART CITIES
Smart Cities - the basics
Smart cities promise that with increasing connectedness, city services and quality of life can be improved. LEARN MORE
Top 7 Smart Cities in the World in 2023
1. Singapore
2. Helsinki, Finland
3. Zurich, Switzerland
4. Oslo, Norway
5. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
6. New York, United States
7. Seoul, South Korea
Find out why: Top 7 Smart Cities in the World in 2023 (earth.org)
How blockchain can empower smart cities
How blockchain can empower smart cities | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)
Study Smart Cities
ZIGURAT Institute of Technology | Smart Cities Council
5 Apps to Become More Creative
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Curator - helps you collect, organize, and present ideas methodically.
Notability - creative app that removes the need to save ideas and images and take screenshots in different places when inspiration strikes.Â
Lucidchart - intelligent diagramming application that brings teams together to make better decisions and build the future.
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I found the podcast with john to be very interesting. The people can’t afford to not be involved so we can still have a say with how our lives are being shaped.
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