Key trends are changing society worldwide - the digitalization in almost all areas of life, climate change or ongoing migration movements, and demographic changes that influence the composition of the population. These developments are changing the life and look of our cities. Municipalities can let this transformation process happen or shape it. Smart City strategies...

Growing urbanization rates and climate change have long posed demanding challenges for modern cities. The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply intensified the struggle of governments to keep their cities safe while upholding quality of life standards. From polluted air caused by wildfires to power outages caused by hurricanes, cities will be more and more affected by...