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In this episode, recorded live at Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, we sit down with Darío Moreno , Mayor of the Municipality of Sagunto, Spain . He shares the story of how his city secured a historic €3 billion investment for a Volkswagen battery gigafactory, positioning Sagunto as a key player in Europe's reindustrialisation. Our guest explains the "leap of faith" required to develop 5 million square meters of industrial land in record time and how this project is transforming the local economy. He also discusses the unique challenge of governing a city with two distinct souls, the 3,000 year old historic centre and the industrial port, while managing housing pressures and mobility. We also dive into his background as a United Nations lawyer, his call for stronger multilateralism, and why he compares Sagunto's bright future to a blooming orchid. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube - Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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Recorded live at the 2026 edition of the Urban Future conference in Ljubljana, this episode explores how the City of Toronto, Canada, is rethinking public engagement. Our guest, Daniel Fusca , Manager of Public Consultation, Parks and Recreation at the City of Toronto and Urbanist-in-Residence at the University of Toronto School of Cities, shares his approach to treating the public as a true delivery partner. As democracies face declining public trust and growing polarisation, Daniel explains why traditional consultation methods need to be updated. He details how Toronto uses deliberative tools, such as civic lotteries and citizens' assemblies, to bring representative, diverse groups of residents into complex decision-making processes. By sharing accountability and guiding communities through difficult trade-offs, local governments can build resilient decisions that stand the test of time. Tune in to learn how to effectively capture the collective intelligence of your city. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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In this episode, recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, we travel to France to explore a pragmatic vision for sustainable urban development. We are joined by Gérard Wolf , Special Advisor for Smart & Sustainable Cities to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, who shares the French approach to building resilient cities based on four essential services: energy, water, waste management, and transportation. Gérard discusses why simplicity must be prioritised over complex technological fixes and how this mindset drove the massive decarbonisation efforts behind the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. We also delve into the importance of the circular economy, specifically the strategic shift from demolition to retrofitting existing buildings. Finally, the conversation highlights a crucial human-centric challenge: ensuring that Smart City progress does not leave behind those living in informal settlements, making inclusivity a global priority. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube - Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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In this episode of Smart in the City, we travel to the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg in Germany to explore how a mid-sized municipality is driving digital transformation through a human-centric approach. Petra Schwerdtfeger , Smart City Officer for the City of Aschaffenburg, shares details on the city’s "Dialog City" strategy. This initiative focuses on integrating digital and analogue worlds to ensure technology serves the common good and remains accessible to everyone. The conversation highlights the successful implementation and replication of the Smart Data Dashboard and the AschaffenBürgerGIS, both built on Open-Source technology. Petra provides insights into the practical benefits of city-to-city collaboration, explaining how Aschaffenburg adapted existing solutions from Münster and Hamburg to save costs and avoid reinventing the wheel. We also examine the realities of municipal decision-making, the importance of data sovereignty, and the challenges posed by limited internal resources when accelerating urban change. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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In this special episode from our Major Cities of Europe 2025 series, we travel to Florence, Italy, to speak with Alessandra Barbieri , Manager in EU Projects and Fund Raising within the City Manager Department of the Municipality of Florence . We discuss the city's recently developed AI Adoption Plan, a strategic framework designed to guide the integration of artificial intelligence into public services. Alessandra explains how Florence is transitioning from isolated pilot projects to a structural system that prioritises transparency, security, and compliance with European and national regulations. The conversation covers the practical steps of implementation, including a comprehensive internal training programme for civil servants and the importance of cross-departmental collaboration. We also examine the environmental impacts of AI and how the municipality aims to balance technological advancement with its climate goals. This episode provides a clear look at how Smart Cities can responsibly adopt new technologies to better serve their citizens. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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In this episode of Smart in the City, we sit down with Hashem Alhendawi , Head of the UITP MENA, to discuss the rapid evolution of urban mobility in Dubai and across the broader Middle East and North Africa region. Hashem explains how cities in MENA are transitioning from car-centric designs to integrated, network-based public transport systems. We explore the concrete steps Dubai has taken over the past decade to build a multimodal network that includes the Metro, buses, and marine transport. Looking ahead to the upcoming UITP Summit 2026 in Dubai, Hashem highlights the practical challenges cities are prioritising, such as financial sustainability, workforce skills, and climate resilience. Join us to learn why the future of Smart Cities relies on reliable operations and connecting people to essential opportunities. Editor's Note: The 2026 UITP Summit in Dubai has been cancelled due to the evolving situation in the Gulf region. While the event will no longer take place, the strategic insights shared in this interview remain highly relevant to the future of urban mobility. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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In dieser Folge von Smart in the City reisen wir nach Luxemburg in die Gemeinde Leudelange. Moderator Alexander Schmidt und Co-Moderator Michael Agostini von Drees & Sommer begrüßen Bürgermeister Lou Linster , um über die Herausforderungen eines einzigartigen demografischen Profils zu sprechen: eine Gemeinde mit 2.800 Einwohner:innen, aber über 10.000 Arbeitsplätzen. Bürgermeister Linster gibt offene Einblicke in ein kürzlich durchgeführtes lokales Referendum über ein gemeindeweites Tempolimit von 30 km/h. Er spricht über das Ergebnis, die Bedeutung der Bürgerbeteiligung bei radikalen städtischen Veränderungen und wie das Feedback der Öffentlichkeit zukünftige Mobilitätspläne formt. Das Gespräch beleuchtet auch die ambitionierte Investitionsagenda von Leudelange, einschließlich der Umgestaltung des Dorfkerns in einen Shared Space, Strategien für bezahlbaren Wohnraum und die Integration von Geothermie-Systemen. Diese Folge bietet einen praxisnahen Blick darauf, wie kleinere Gemeinden Smart-City-Initiativen vorantreiben und gleichzeitig schnelles Wirtschaftswachstum bewältigen können. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube - Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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Dans cet épisode de Smart in the City, nous nous rendons en région parisienne pour échanger avec Eric Legale , directeur général d' Issy Média . Depuis plus de trois décennies, Issy-les-Moulineaux se positionne à l'avant-garde de la transformation urbaine, ayant lancé son premier site web municipal en 1996 et s'adaptant continuellement aux nouvelles vagues numériques. Nous explorons dans cet entretien comment la ville crée de la valeur concrète pour ses habitants à travers deux initiatives majeures. Nous discutons également du lancement d'IssyGPT, une IA générative souveraine conçue pour aider les citoyens dans leurs démarches administratives tout en garantissant la confidentialité des données. Notre invité détaille également le « Budget Climat » de la ville, une stratégie inspirée des modèles nordiques qui suit les émissions de carbone avec la même minutie que les dépenses financières, menant à une réduction de 37 % des gaz à effet de serre depuis 2005. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page
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We are inviting experienced practitioners, senior leaders, and subject-matter experts to share their perspectives at this year's Navigate Mobility in Prague, Czech Republic. The conference takes place from 8 – 9 October 2026 and the program will focus on the most pressing challenges shaping urban transportation today, including the transition to zero-emission mobility, scaling public transport capacity, advancing multimodal integration, active mobility infrastructure, and data-driven network optimization. Sessions addressing space reallocation strategies, inclusive design for ageing and diverse populations, and the evolution of policy frameworks such as SUMPs and EU regulatory guidance are equally of interest. If you are leading work in any of these areas and have substantive insights or outcomes to contribute, we would welcome a conversation about your participation. To submit a speaking proposal or recommend a colleague whose expertise would add value to the program, please contact Kristyna Ranglani at [email protected] or simply fill the speaking interest form: tally.so/r/wbyxo1 More information about speaking: navigatemobility.com/speaking/
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Navigate Mobility 2025 culminated successfully thanks to an incredible group of 50+ senior mobility leaders from across Europe. Austria showed that consistency beats flashy apps. The UK reminded us that leadership matters. The Czech Republic proved that smart integration often wins. The big takeaway? Cities move at the speed of trust. Navigate Mobility returns to Prague on 8–9 October 2026 with a focus on passenger mobility, public transport, cycling, and walking. Watch a few moments from the conference:
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The Smart Data Dashboard Aschaffenburg provides an overview of data that is important for Aschaffenburg. 'Smart data' stands for easily usable and already prepared information, while a 'dashboard' is a user-friendly display of such data.