Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast

Welcome to Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast! Join us as we explore the forefront of urban innovation with "Smart in the City," brought to you by BABLE Smart Cities. Our podcast delves into the intricate world of Smart Cities, where technology, sustainability, and community converge to redefine urban living. 🎙️ Why Listen? - Insightful Conversations: Hear from the brightest minds in urban development, including city planners, technology innovators, and policymakers. - Practical Wisdom: Gain actionable insights on fostering smart, sustainable growth within urban areas. - Innovative Solutions: Learn about cutting-edge tools and initiatives helping cities across Europe stride towards becoming climate-neutral by 2050. 🎧 Who Should Listen? - City Practitioners and policymakers looking for inspiration and proven strategies to implement in their own cities. - B2G Business Developers seeking to understand the evolving landscape of urban tech opportunities. - Anyone passionate about the future of urban living, sustainability, and innovation. You can find all of our episodes on the BABLE Knowledge Hub: https://lnkd.in/ec2wZZMm 🔔 And you can also listen to Smart in the City on all your favourite listening apps. Make sure to subscribe to not miss any episode! #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #BABLEPodcast #Technology #CommunityBuilding #FutureCities

A new Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast episode is out: "#100 Curitiba: "People at the Centre" of the 2024 Intelligent Community of the Year" 🎧 https://lnkd.in/ekZE4xqv In this milestone 100th episode, recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, we sit down with Dario Paixão, Secretary of Economic Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Curitiba, Brazil. This episode dives into how Curitiba became the 2024 Intelligent Community of the Year (Intelligent Community Forum), exploring its cutting-edge initiatives such as the Urban Hypervisor platform for integrated city planning, its transformational solar farm project, and ambitious efforts in climate change mitigation. We also discuss the challenges Curitiba faces, like urban river revitalisation, and how it continues to prioritise sustainability, innovation, and inclusion. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications on your favourite listening platform to stay updated with all episodes! #SmartCity #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #DigitalTransformation #CitizenEngagement #AIForCities #UrbanDevelopment #IntelligentCommunity #SCEWC24

Missed our latest episode? 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eeDuddAW Episode #98 features Jürgen Czernohorszky, Executive City Councillor for Climate, Environment, Democracy, and Personnel for the City of Vienna, exploring why cities are at the heart of solving global challenges. In this episode, Jürgen shares Vienna's innovative approach to urban transformation as the European Capital of Democracy. We discuss participatory democracy, sustainability, and the power of community-driven solutions. Tune in to hear how Vienna is shaping the future of inclusive, resilient urban living. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications on your favourite listening platform to stay updated with all episodes! #UrbanInnovation #EuropeanCapitalOfDemocracy #Sustainability #CitizenEngagement #SmartCities #CityLeadership #UrbanTransformation #SmartInTheCity

How can cities balance innovation, sustainability, and citizen-centred approaches to become smart and intelligent communities? Stay tuned for next week's episode 🎧 Our next podcast guest will be Dario Paixão, Secretary of Economic Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Prefeitura Municipal de Curitiba, Brazil. This episode will explore how the city of Curitiba has earned its title as Brazil’s smartest city and the Intelligent Community Forum 2024 Intelligent Community of the Year award. We’ll discuss innovative projects like transforming landfills into solar farms, the Urban Hypervisor platform for integrated city planning, and how Curitiba is tackling climate change with citizen-focused initiatives that prioritise green living and technology. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications on your listening platform to make sure you don’t miss this episode! #SmartCity #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #IntelligentCommunity #CityManagement #ClimateAction #DigitalTransformation

Um novo episódio de Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast já está no ar: "#99 [Portuguese] Famalicão: Uma Cidade Inteligente, Conectada e Sustentável" 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eWra4NSd Neste episódio especial em português, gravado durante o Smart City Expo World Congress em Barcelona, conversamos com Vítor Moreira, diretor-geral do município de Vila Nova de Famalicão. A conversa explora como Famalicão está a liderar o caminho na construção de uma cidade inteligente com foco nas pessoas. Vítor compartilha insights sobre a participação dos cidadãos na revisão do master plan, o uso estratégico de dados para transformar a gestão urbana e a sustentabilidade como tripé social, económico e ambiental. Vítor também reflete sobre os desafios culturais e as mudanças necessárias para inovar no planeamento urbano. Uma conversa inspiradora que destaca como Famalicão está a criar um futuro mais conectado, sustentável e centrado nas pessoas. 🔔 Não esqueça de subscrever e ativar as notificações na sua plataforma de podcast favorita para não perder nenhum episódio! #SmartCity #InovaçãoUrbana #Sustentabilidade #ParticipaçãoCidadã #TransformaçãoUrbana #Famalicão #CidadesInteligentes #EngajamentoCidadão

Como as cidades podem transformar dados em ações concretas e equilibrar sustentabilidade com inovação para construir um futuro melhor? Esta semana, para além do nosso episódio habitual em inglês, vamos publicar um segundo episódio, desta vez em português! Neste episódio, falamos com Vítor Moreira, diretor-geral do município de Vila Nova de Famalicão. Exploraremos como Famalicão está a liderar iniciativas de cidades inteligentes, utilizando dados e participação dos cidadãos para transformar o planeamento urbano. Vamos falar sobre a revisão colaborativa do master plan, práticas de sustentabilidade equilibradas e o impacto das mudanças culturais no avanço tecnológico e social. Descubra como a cidade está a construir um futuro mais conectado, verde e inclusivo para todos os seus habitantes. 🔔 Não perca esta conversa inspiradora! Subscreva e ative as notificações na sua plataforma de podcast favorita para ficar a par de todas as novidades. #SmartCity #InovaçãoUrbana #Sustentabilidade #ParticipaçãoCidadã #TransformaçãoUrbana #Famalicão #CidadesInteligentes #EngagementCidadão

A new Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast episode is out: "#98 Vienna: European Capital of Democracy – Sharing and Shaping the Future" 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eeDuddAW In this episode recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, we sit down with Jürgen Czernohorszky, Executive City Councillor for Climate, Environment, Democracy, and Personnel for the City of Vienna, Austria. This episode highlights Vienna's new role as the European Capital of Democracy and the city is championing democratic innovation and sustainability. We explore Vienna's challenges and successes in addressing climate change, digitalisation, and inclusivity in its rapidly growing urban landscape. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications on your favourite listening platform to stay updated with all episodes! #SmartCity #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenEngagement #DemocraticInnovation #SocialResponsibility #InclusiveCities #ClimateAction #EuropeanCapitalOfDemocracy #SCEWC24

Missed our latest episode? 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eGayi7xz Episode #95 features Ayten Pasayigit from Sabri Paşayiğit Architects, exploring the critical role architecture plays in post-disaster recovery. This episode dives into the challenges of rebuilding resilient, sustainable communities, balancing urgency with long-term vision, and the importance of collaboration across stakeholders. Tune in to discover how architecture can transform recovery efforts into opportunities for lasting urban resilience and renewal. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications on your favourite listening platform to stay updated with all episodes! #UrbanResilience #PostDisasterRecovery #SustainableDesign #ArchitectureInnovation #SmartCities #CommunityBuilding #CityLeadership #SmartInTheCity

How can cities innovate their democratic processes and engage citizens to address modern challenges like climate change and urban transformation? Stay tuned for next week's episode 🎧 In our next podcast episode, we sit down with Jürgen Czernohorszky, Executive City Councilor for Climate, Environment, Democracy, and Personnel at City of Vienna. We’ll explore how Vienna is leading the way with democratic innovations, participatory climate initiatives like the "Klima Teams," and its vision for maintaining the highest quality of life for all residents. Learn how the city is tackling challenges like rapid growth, inclusivity, and climate transformation while empowering citizens to shape their future. 🔔 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Subscribe and turn on notifications on your favourite podcast platform to stay updated. #SmartCity #DemocracyInnovation #UrbanTransformation #Sustainability #ParticipatoryDemocracy #Vienna #CitizenEngagement #UrbanInnovation

A new Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast episode is out: "#97 Rebuilding Urban Resilience: Architecture for Post-Disaster Recovery" 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eGayi7xz In this episode, recorded at the neext - powered by Drees & Sommer Future Summit in Berlin, Ayten Pasayigit, Managing Partner at Sabri Paşayiğit Architects, shares her insights into the critical role architecture plays in rebuilding and strengthening communities after disasters. The discussion covers SP Architects' innovative approaches to designing sustainable, long-term solutions for post-disaster areas, balancing urgency with sensitivity to local cultural and social needs. Ayten highlights the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, the integration of new technologies, and the lessons learned from various projects, including responses to both natural and man-made disasters. This inspiring conversation explores how architecture can contribute to resilience, sustainability, and community well-being in the face of adversity. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications on your favourite listening platform to stay updated with all episodes! Drees & Sommer #UrbanResilience #PostDisasterDesign #SustainableArchitecture #ResilientCities #CommunityRecovery #SmartCities