Talk to anyone about smart cities and “big” data will come up very soon. Fascinated with the power of massive data collection through sensors installed in streets, lampposts and buildings, we are […]
THE POWER OF “SMALL DATA” FOR URBAN INSIGHTS
Knowledge Dialogues
Conducting applied research on knowledge economy and information society in Asia and Europe
ADB DISCUSSES “NEW NORMAL” IN ASIAN URBAN TRANSPORT
For Heather Thompson, CEO of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, the pandemic disruption is a chance to invest in systems built around people. Speaking at the opening event of the […]
PROTOTYPE “WALK” NEIGHBOURHOOD HAS BECOME FREE PARKING LOT
GUEST COLUMN BY WALTRAUT RITTER One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Hong Kong, characterised by relatively low-rise buildings, small lanes, and no through traffic, Tai Ping Shan (meaning “Peace Hill”), has over […]
MOVING WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE IN HONG KONG
Cities around the world are currently taking emergency measures to enable safe walking in streets during the coronavirus pandemic. With urban commuters frequently wary of crowded public transport, city governments and activists […]
