Can Africa’s Burgeoning Cities Usher in a New Era of Electric Mobility?
African cities, projected to house 60% of the population by 2050, are exploring e-mobility as a solution to urban growth challenges. Electric vehicles (EVs) and smart city frameworks are key…
The Great Smart City Disillusionment: A Dream Lost in Bureaucratic Maze?
The Pune 'Smart City' initiative concluded on March 31, 2025, leaving citizens with unfulfilled promises and disappointment. The project absorbed over ₹1,000 crore but failed to deliver visible, impactful results…
The Unfulfilled Promise: Pune’s Smart City Dream Dies with Little to Show
The ambitious project to transform Pune into a smart city officially concluded on March 31, 2025, leaving unfulfilled promises and citizen frustration. Despite a ₹1,000 crore investment, core issues like…
The $1,000 Crore Promise: Has Pune’s Smart City Delivered?
The Pune Smart City project promised futuristic urban living with over ₹1,000 crore investment, aspiring for seamless traffic and advanced infrastructure. Residents face disillusionment due to ongoing coordination challenges, such…
The Unfinished Symphony of Pune’s Smart City Dream
Pune's Smart City project, aimed at futuristic infrastructure and digital governance, concluded in March 2025, revealing a gap between aspirations and reality. Despite promises, the city still relies on traffic…
Smart City Dreams Derailed: What Went Wrong and Why Residents Are Still Waiting
Pune's Smart City project concluded with mixed feelings, highlighting incomplete dreams and local disenchantment. The project, which cost over ₹1,000 crore, failed to deliver expected transformations, like efficient traffic management…
Smart City Visions Dismantled: Disillusionment in the Wake of Ambitious Blueprint
The Pune Smart City project officially ended on March 31, 2025, amid controversy and public dissatisfaction. Despite spending over ₹1,000 crore, tangible progress appears limited, with locals voicing concerns about…
Revolutionizing the Roadways: How Smart Technology Could Transform Traffic in Srinagar
Srinagar Smart City Limited is implementing an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to improve city navigation. The ITMS uses high-definition CCTV cameras and advanced traffic sensors for real-time monitoring and…
Can Technology Untangle Srinagar’s Traffic Nightmare?
Srinagar faces significant traffic congestion, especially on the crucial Karanagar stretch leading to key hospitals. Owais Ahmed, heading Srinagar Smart City Limited, aims to resolve traffic woes using innovative smart…
The Billionaire’s Blueprint: Architecting the Future with Private Cities
Visionary billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates are redefining urban landscapes, merging advanced technology with ambitious city-building projects. Musk's Starbase in Texas is a city aimed at supporting interplanetary…