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Futura: the only place where you want to live! 

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Futura: the only place where you want to live! 

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The future has  a name : Futura! The most modernized and advanced megalopolis in the world is just waiting for you. Situated in the Valley of Knowledge, between the Mountain of the Intellect and the River of Purity, Futura is a city that can offer either innovation or respect for nature all in one special environment devoid of any atmospheric contamination, with the cleanest waters and subsidiaries of the planet. The strength of this innovative megalopolis lies in its correct use of alternative energy sources: industries powered by the sun, houses heated with the heat of the ground and lighting it with wind turbines. This allows you to keep the landscape as never affected by man. Come on holiday to Futura! The crystal, clear waters of the ocean facing it will allow you to live a unique experience, with stunning views of towering skyscrapers lit up at night with zero impact on the environment. All structures in  Futura are in fact made with high-tech materials, with sizes and shapes that reproduce the natural world. Not yet convinced of a holiday in Futura? Come and try our specialties: directly from organic fields cultivated only with sunshine, air and water, our food has just the taste of nature!

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Turin’s path to become a “Smart City” started 2 years ago, when the City Council took the decision to take part in the initiative of the European Commission “Covenant of Mayors” and – as one of the first Italian cities – engaged itself to elaborate an Action Plan for Energy in order to reduce its CO2 emissions more than 20% by 2020. The Torino Action Plan for Energy (TAPE), that represents a fundamental step to present Torino as “Smart City”, was approved in 2010 and its objective is to reduce 40% CO2 by 2020 (baseline: 1991).
Since the mid ’90s the City of Torino has worked on sustainable mobility, approving the Traffic Urban Plan and detailed scale plans (city centre mobility plan, cycle paths plan, road safety plan, ecc). In 2011 The City approved the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, in line with the White Book “The European transport policy until 2010: time for choices” and the Green Book “Towards a new urban mobility culture”.

Source:http://www.pumasproject.eu/partners-and-activities/city-of-torino/

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Solutions adopted by Italian smart cities.

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Solutions adopted by Italian smart cities.

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Examples of the most common solutions adopted by Italian Smart Cities are: neighbourhood units(ICT-enabled infrastructure to create carbon neutral and sustainable residential areas); “testbed” microinfrastructures(ICT-enabled infrastructure for piloting a network of technologies that interact in a given area of a city, involving sensors and devices); intelligent traffic systems(ICT-enabled systems based on road sensors or GPS to monitor real-time traffic information and manage city traffic in an efficient and sustainable manner); resource management systems(ICT-enabled infrastructure to improve the management of utilities for a city such as energy or water); participation platforms(ICT-enabled citizen participation open data strategies, crowd-sourcing and co-creation platforms).

Source: http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/integration/pdf/italy.pdf

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Smart cities are cities that are engaged, on a voluntary basis, in addressing their strains on energy, transportation, water, buildings and public spaces through solutions that are both highly efficientand sustainable. In brief, a Smart City is a city seeking to address public issues via ICT-based solutions on the basis of forward looking participatory policiesandmulti-stakeholders partnership.Italy is among the countries with the largest numbers of Smart Cities in the EU, but most initiatives are still at planning stage. 68 Italian cities have promoted the creation of a National Observatory of Smart Cities, under the auspices of ANCI(National Association of Italian Municipalities). Ad hoc Guidelineson planning Smart Cities have been elaboratedin2013.

Source: http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/integration/pdf/italy.pdf

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There are Smart Cities in all EU-28 countries, but these are not evenly distributed. Countries with the largest numbers are the UK, Spain and Italy, although the highest percentages are in Italy, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Estonia and Slovenia. Smart City initiatives most frequently focus on Smart Environment and Smart Mobility. Source:http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/etudes/join/2014/507480/IPOL-ITRE_ET%282014%29507480_EN.pdf

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The City of Madrid, Spain has announced the signing of an agreement aimed at improving the lives of its 3 million citizens. This environmental services management project is supposed to improve the quality and efficiency  and provide citizens with new tools to interact and communicate with the municipal offices. The agreement, estimated at 14.7 million euros, takes advantage of Big Data and analytics in order to transform the management model currently in use byservice providers, who will be managed and compensated according to their level of service, with the goal of improving the management of public services, such as road maintenance, lighting, irrigation, trees and green spaces, but also the clearing and management of garbage and waste.

source: http://sustainablecitiescollective.com/global-site-plans-grid/316481/madrid-spain-launches-ibm-smarter-cities-project

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Increases in energy consumption are resulting in increases in CO₂ emissions, making it necessary to build an environment-friendly, low-carbon city called a “Smart City.”The size of the world’s Smart City market is expected to reach a cumulative total of as much as US$ 42.72 trillion over the 20 years from 2010 to 2030, and each country regards the development of the domestic Smart City industry as a highest priority in its national strategies.

source: http://www.smartcity-planning.co.jp/en/outline/

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A Smart City is a city well performing, built on the 'smart' combination of endowments and activities of self-decisive, independent and aware citizens.

A Smart City is more than a digital city. A Smart City is one that is able to link physical capital with social one, and to develop better services and infrastructures. It is able to bring together technology, information, and political vision, into a coherent programme of urban and service improvements.

Smart City is a city well performing in six characteristics:
Smart Economy, Smart Mobility, Smart Environment, Smart People,Smart Living,Smart Governance
source: http://www.districtoffuture.eu/index.php/mod.pags/mem.detalle/id.10/relcategoria.1077/relmenu.5#.VNuymfmsWn8

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Croatia’s accession to the EU last year brought with it a willingness to instigate economic and social change. Although Zagreb escaped its socialist ties two decades ago, it has taken up until now to implement an integrated plan that accommodates free market conditions. The mechanisms for instigating change on this scale have not existed until relatively recently, and investments are now being made in the environment, power management and urban modelling. Zagreb’s prospects are on the rise due to this integrated approach.

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Vilnius is a hub for political, economic, social and environmental change in Lithuania – and Eastern Europe as a whole – and remains one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. The city’s smart and forward-thinking management has been recognised by analysts and the media, and the rise in foreign direct investments – and their effectiveness – has also been reported. Moreover, Vilnius is the city with the world’s fastest internet connection, which has opened up extensive possibilities for technology and innovation-driven growth.

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What was once a hub for the oil and gas industry, and a major contributor to carbon emissions, has become a leading proponent of the green revolution. The city’s council has recently drawn up the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan, which aims to turn Vancouver into the greenest city in the world within the decade. They plan to do this by addressing carbon emissions, waste and ecosystem-related issues. On completion, Vancouver will be a prosperous and environmentally sustainable climate for individuals and businesses.

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Ranked first of 262 in the EU’s Regional Competitiveness Index 2013, Utrecht is a bastion of innovation, competitiveness and sustainability. Its impressive economic performance is largely due to strong relationships between business, government and knowledge institutions. One of the best-educated and most multilingual places in Europe, it appeals to talent and innovation – as expressed in projects aimed at developing practical applications in climate policy, traffic, services, life sciences and gaming.

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Based on a broad range of criteria, Toronto was named the best city worldwide for young people in the Youthful Cities inaugural report last year. The city’s youth employment and connectivity set it apart from its many global competitors. While various governments have been criticised in recent years for failing to help young people find work, the inclusiveness of Toronto in terms of welcoming workers aged between 15 and 29 stands it in good stead to take on emerging challenges and opportunities in the coming months and years.

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Taipei already ranks among the 21st century’s most responsive cities, considering the progress it has made in recent years to accommodate the lofty demands of its citizens. The economic, cultural and political centre of Taiwan has pioneered a complex transit system, a successful river management strategy and specialised medical care – to name but a few of its innovations. The city’s progress is written on its own skyline in the shape of the famous Taipei 101 skyscraper. As the city expands, further developments will no doubt ensue.

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The city’s plethora of human talent and its hospitable regulatory framework have cemented Singapore’s status as one of the most innovative cities in existence. The city’s diverse and highly skilled workforce, cultivated through exemplary educational institutes, has fostered a culture of innovation that spans a great many sectors and disciplines. Moreover, Singapore’s competitiveness, when coupled with the impressive corporations that work there, amounts to an incredibly productive ecosystem.

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The high-tech paradise of Songdo is the South Korean government’s multi-billion dollar attempt to attract foreign investment on an unprecedented scale. It is a purpose-built ‘smart city’, which offers some of the most forward-thinking fixes for infrastructure and energy issues in the world: rubbish is collected through underground tubes, appliances are controlled by phone and emissions are offset by a forest-sized park. It is a haven for sustainable solutions, and the entire landmass adheres to the strictest environmental standards in existence.

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San Francisco has been known for its citywide ethos of innovation for 30 years or more – in particular thanks to the internet and software companies in residence at Silicon Valley. In recent years, this productive ecosystem has sliced the city’s jobless rate in half; from 10.1 percent in 2010 to less than five percent at the beginning of this year. With a number of infrastructural improvements still to come – among the most impressive of which is the Transbay Transit Centre – San Francisco’s prospects look to rise even higher in the future.

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A full 90 percent of this Dutch city sits below sea level – a fact that has inspired all manner of sustainable advances. Rotterdam’s many schemes and initiatives are geared towards making it a flood-proof city in order to avert the potentially calamitous ramifications of climate change. Among the most impressive developments thus far have been green rooftops, water plazas and an updated transport network. Together, such projects and schemes have helped cement Rotterdam’s reputation as the world’s most sustainable port city.

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Latvia’s capital has been named one of 2014’s European Capitals of Culture. The programme, which has been running for almost 30 years, has awarded Riga a €1.5m grant to put on its own cultural events (including the London Symphony Orchestra’s first visit to Latvia and various other musical events). The recognition will no doubt boost the city’s development prospects in terms of job creation, regeneration and tourism – as it has done for the city’s predecessors, where tourist numbers have increased by an average of 12 percent.

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Japan’s third most populous city (after Tokyo and Yokohama) is regarded the world over as the international gateway into Japanese industry, and a world leader in spearheading environmentally sustainable solutions. The city outlined its commitment to environmental sustainability in 2011 with the ‘Osaka Environment Vision’. It has since designated a special economic zone to the development of environmental and energy industries, and pioneered all manner of environmental initiatives.

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The former homeland of the infamous Medellin drugs cartel has come on in leaps and bounds since its leader Pablo Escobar was killed a little over two decades ago. In fact, Colombia’s second-largest city has undergone one of the most extraordinary urban transformations in recent memory, culminating in it being named the world’s most innovative city by the Urban Land Institute last year. In recent years, the city has come to house various new cultural attractions and played host to all manner of infrastructural improvements.

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Mannheim ranks among the most attractive business locations in Germany due to its competitive business environment and abundance of growth opportunities. It is the economic and cultural centre of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region – one of Germany’s most important business locations. The city of Mannheim is perhaps best known for its university, which is by quite some margin the best business school in Germany and is believed by many to be among the best of its kind in the world.

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Manila, the Philippines’ second-largest city, has welcomed an influx of people in recent years, leading many to question whether or not the growing pains will stretch the city to breaking point. While Manila is lagging behind some of its Asian neighbours in terms of future competitiveness, a number of major infrastructure projects – including a much-needed extension to the Skyway 3 elevated expressway – will hopefully ease the city’s notorious gridlock problems, create new jobs and boost Manila’s overall productivity.

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This city has been at the heart of its country’s transformation from industrial to diversified economy for some time now. It boasts a hospitable environment for financial services in particular – services that have formed the basis of Luxembourg’s shift from simple to complex economic landscape. Over half the city’s 100,000-plus inhabitants are foreigners, made up predominantly of individuals from neighbouring Belgium, France and Germany. Luxembourg is a showcase for the successes to be gained from diversity.

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The Dutch city was named one of the European Commission’s top three finalists this year for the accolade of European Capital of Innovation 2014. The judges attributed the city’s nomination to its “use of new concepts, tools and processes to develop a user-centred smart energy ecosystem”. Groningen is a focal point for sustainable energy development in Europe. Groups such as the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen aim to accelerate the region’s sustainability credentials and create global energy solutions.

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Eindhoven accommodates all manner of international businesses, and is a breeding ground for innovation due to its progressive nature and strong economy. The city ranked third in the FT’s Foreign Direct Investment Index, the highest ever of any Dutch city, due to its shared economic strategy. The city is home to various leading players in the technology and design sectors – most notably Philips, founded there in 1891. Such companies have made Eindhoven a major technology and industrial hub, and created an ecosystem of creativity.

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Brazil’s eighth-most populous city has been lauded numerous times in recent years for its capacity to deliver on sustainable urban development schemes. Among its most impressive projects is a rapid transit system that delivers on its promise of environmental sustainability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The city’s near flawless transport system and meticulous city planning approach have together helped curtail emissions in the region and make Curitiba an example of how best to layout a sustainable city plan.

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Ghana is among the fastest-growing economies in the world, thanks largely to its burgeoning oil and gas industry. Nowhere can this be better seen than in the country’s capital. The opportunities to be had are plenty, provided the country’s infrastructure can expand to accommodate the city’s rapid development. Expect Accra’s infrastructural capacity to take on a new shape in the coming months and years as the country finds ways to accommodate these unprecedented changes to its economic and social landscapes.