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Latest news from Urban Technology Alliance: discover smart city innovations, member collaborations, and urban transformation projects across our global network.

Latest Smart City News

Stay informed with the latest smart city news and insights from the Urban Technology Alliance. This section features articles covering urban innovation, sustainability, mobility, and digital transformation. Our content highlights key trends, successful projects, and expert perspectives shaping the future of cities. By exploring our smart city news, you can gain valuable knowledge on emerging technologies and best practices. Discover how cities and innovators are working together to build smarter and more sustainable urban environments.

Urban Technology Alliance Joins €17M Horizon Europe Urban-Flow Project

Urban Technology Alliance and its members contribute to Urban-Flow, a €17M Horizon Europe project supporting cities in sustainable mobility, planning and climate neutrality.

Using data to address climate & social change needs

UTA hosted a Smart City Expo panel sharing real-world case studies from Grenoble, Jena and Japan on how cities use data to address climate and social challenges.

Swiss Green Economy Symposium – Revue

UTA participated in the Swiss Green Economy Symposium 2025 in Winterthur, contributing to a workshop on sustainable urban development, partnerships and real-world testing.

How Immersive Technologies can aid Digital Planning – RealSim

An interview with RealSim CEO Gavin Duffy on how immersive technologies and digital twins support digital planning, training and sustainable development.

Innovative Project AmPlatea Tackles Social Isolation and Loneliness

UTA members showcased the AmPlatea project at Expo 2025 Osaka, demonstrating how AI and community technologies can help tackle social isolation and loneliness.

Great news from Data In Motion

UTA member Data In Motion begins a new development phase of the CIVITAS/CORE platform and contributes to security standards for urban data platforms in Germany.

URBIS 2025 – Strengthening European Smart City Connections

At URBIS 2025 in Brno, European smart city leaders discussed Smart Cities 2030 and stronger collaboration between major international smart city expos.

The potential for people counting in railway management – Crowdscan

UTA member Crowdscan showcases its GDPR-compliant people counting technology, supporting railway operators with real-time passenger density data across Europe.

Empowering Cities with AI and Geospatial Intelligence – Latitudo 40

UTA member Latitudo 40 uses AI-driven geospatial intelligence, satellite data and digital twins to help cities improve climate resilience and planning.

Shonan Future Verse @ Smart City Expo 2024: Bringing the Future of Smart Cities

Discover Shonan Future Verse, Japan's innovative smart city platform using Beyond 5G and digital twins for participatory urban planning through backcasting methodology.

A New Form of Connecting People and Culture – The REALITY OF KENYA

Reality of Kenya brings immersive VR tourism to Nagoya Zoo, connecting Japanese visitors with Kenyan wildlife and culture through innovative virtual reality experiences.

Nagoya University Highlights Urban Mobility and Exploration Innovations

Nagoya University showcases smart city innovations at SCEWC 2024: Location AI for urban mobility and onoMAtoPoeiAR app using AR for inclusive exploration.

RealSim’s Digital Twin Technology Powers Fingal County Council’s Award-Winning Projects

RealSim's Digital Twin and VR technology powers Fingal County Council's award-winning smart city projects, transforming urban planning with Ireland's first 3D public consultation platform.

Cauayan City, Philippines, Joins the Urban Technology Alliance Community!

Urban Technology Alliance welcomes Cauayan City, Philippines, expanding its global smart city network to South Asia with focus on sustainability and resilience.

City RAPTOR 2025 Expression of Interest

RAPTOR 2025 now accepting city applications to test innovative urban mobility solutions with European startups. Join 36+ cities tackling transport challenges.