Blog categorized as Thought Leadership
Drawing inspiration from Roman Emperor Diocletian’s cabbages and Professor Tim Stonor’s potatoes, Corey Gray explores the connection between people, place and purpose. A compelling reflection on bio-urbanism, human-centricity and the future of thriving communities.
Karen Norden
10.06.26 12:34 AM - Comment(s)
Smart mobility is transforming the future of cities. Khaled Daher explores how technologies such as Mobility as a Service, digital twins and trusted data ecosystems are helping create more connected, sustainable, inclusive and resilient urban environments.
Karen Norden
09.06.26 11:57 PM - Comment(s)
Reflections on the World Urban Forum & the challenges facing urban planning practice
Reflections on the World Urban Forum & the challenges facing urban planning practice
By Tim Stonor, Managing Director Space Syntax
I’ll soon be tasting the best potatoes I’ve ever eaten. Not because they’re the most expensive, the most hyped on social media, the smallest - nor even th...
Karen Norden
08.06.26 12:07 AM - Comment(s)
Exploring the intersection of wellbeing, identity, education, work, and technology, this thought-provoking article examines how industrial-era systems are shaping modern society, and questions whether AI, automation, and smart technologies demand a new social and economic paradigm for the future.
Karen Norden
15.05.26 01:34 AM - Comment(s)
Why a safe speak-up culture has become a global business risk issue. Darren Murphy explores psychological safety, psychosocial risk, governance, workplace culture, and leadership accountability — and why silence in organisations may be the most expensive risk of all.
Karen Norden
15.05.26 01:14 AM - Comment(s)
As cities evolve, integrated mobility, AI, blockchain, and smart infrastructure are reshaping the future of urban living. In this latest insight, Khaled Daher explores how connected technologies and future-ready transport systems are driving smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities globally.
Karen Norden
13.05.26 10:23 AM - Comment(s)
Smart city AI projects often fail not because of algorithms, but because of infrastructure. Erol Ozguner explores why latency, hardware selection, compute capability, and data sovereignty are becoming critical foundations for scalable, real-time urban AI systems.
Karen Norden
13.05.26 05:42 AM - Comment(s)
Global city leaders, policymakers and innovators will gather in Singapore for the 10th World Cities Summit. Discover the ideas, partnerships and solutions shaping more liveable, sustainable and future-ready cities.
Karen Norden
30.04.26 07:41 AM - Comment(s)
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