The Italian city of Milan is transforming its polluted streets ...
Apr 24, 2020 · Regarded as Italy’s commercial powerhouse, central Milan is a compact city of 1.4 million people. Before the coronavirus lockdown an almost equal number (1.37 million) used the city’s metro every day, although that figure included commuters from outside the city.
Why has Italy suffered so badly during the pandemic?
Dec 17, 2020 · On a per capita basis, Italy lies 37th in the world for number of coronavirus cases, but 4th when it comes to deaths. In 2019, Italy had the oldest population in Europe, with 22.8% of its people aged over 65. It has one of highest life expectancies worldwide at 83 years.
How can we make cities more sustainable? | World Economic Forum
Sep 4, 2020 · In Milan, Italy, architects have done the same with tree cover – creating a "vertical forest" on two residential tower blocks. Boasting 800 trees, 4,500 shrubs and 15,000 plants, the "forest" would cover an area the size of three and a half football pitches if planted on the ground.
In the Face of Extraordinary Challenges, 36 Pioneer Cities Chart a ...
Nov 17, 2020 · “Technology and knowledge are two strategic assets to build inclusive, data-driven, and sustainable smart cities capable of tackling new and emerging challenges,” said Roberta Cocco, Deputy Mayor for Digital Transformation and Services to Citizens, Milan. “That is why Milan is joining the G20 Global Smart City Alliance, as this initiative ...
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Honorary Member, International Advisory Council, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy; Honorary Member, The Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, Rabat, Morocco; Creation of the Klaus Schwab Professorship for Global Medicine, National University of Singapore; Honorary Professor, Peking University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Our Alliance is creating smart city governance | World Economic …
Jun 22, 2022 · The founding partners of the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance include: Japan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; the World Economic Forum, Smart Cities Mission of India, Cities for All, Cities Today Institute, Commonwealth Local Government Forum, Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network, Connected Places Catapult, Digital Future …
Why the built environment is on the frontline of public health
Jun 15, 2020 · And in some of the hardest hit areas, entire communities like Fosun Wuhan Bund Financial Centre in Wuhan, China and Porta Nuova in Milan, Italy are rededicating their focus to build healthier and more sustainable communities into the future.
From São Paulo to Venice: 15 cities with zero-carbon projects
Apr 12, 2024 · Rome, Italy’s capital city, plans to regenerate a 1930s public building into an urban renewal hub focused on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and sustainable construction. Rome’s Reinventing Cities regeneration site.
52% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from just 25 …
Jul 23, 2021 · First, the authors conducted sector-level greenshouse gas emission inventories of the 167 cities – from metropolitan areas such as Durban, South Africa, to cities such as Milan, Italy. Then, they analyzed and compared the carbon reduction progresses of the cities based on the emission inventories recorded in different years (from 2012 to 2016).
Sustainable deliveries: How cities and companies can lead on …
Oct 22, 2024 · Driven by changing consumer behaviors, technological advancements, and the COVID-19 pandemic, this surge has led to heightened urban congestion. Delivery vehicles are major contributors to traffic jams and parking shortages. For example, Dublin's congestion level rose from 45% to 66% and Milan's from 30% to 45% between 2018 and 2023. In rapidly ...