Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast

Dec 17 2024 100 ep. 38 mins 7
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Hop on the journey toward a better urban life and hear from top actors in the Smart City arena about stakeholders and themes most prevalent for today's citizens and tomorrow's generations. At BABLE, through our platform and services, we enable processes from research and strategy development to co-creation and implementation. Visit us at www.bable-smartcities.eu

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#103 Smart Tourism: Innovations for Smarter Destinations at TIS 2024

Dec 17 2024 54 mins  
In this special last episode of the year, we take you back to the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2024 in Sevilla, where we sat down with experts shaping the future of tourism and urban innovation. This on-the-ground episode dives into how smart technologies, data, and emerging trends are transforming urban tourism. Key guests include: Misa Labarile (European Commission) Daniel Ma

#102 Kyiv: Navigating Crisis with User-Centric Digital Solutions

Dec 10 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Oleg Polovynko, Adviser to the Mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine on Digitalisation, to explore the remarkable journey of Kyiv’s digital transformation. Oleg shares insights into the evolution of the award-winning Kyiv Digital App, which began as a tool for urban convenience but became a life-saving platform during the 2022 Russian invasion. We discuss the r

#101 [Portuguese] Oeste: Uma Região Conectada e Sustentável

Dec 04 2024 49 mins  
No episódio gravado durante o Smart City Expo World Congress, Paulo Simões, Primeiro Secretário da Comunidade Intermunicipal do Oeste de Portugal (CIM Oeste), compartilha a visão ambiciosa da região Oeste para se tornar um território inteligente, sustentável e inclusivo. Paulo compartilha insights sobre iniciativas como a valorização do surf, o desenvolvimento do setor agr

#100 Curitiba: "People at the Centre" of the 2024 Intelligent Community of the Year

Dec 02 2024 21 mins  
In our 100th episode of Smart in the City - The BABLE Podcast, recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, we welcome Dario Paixão, Secretary of Economic Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Curitiba, Brazil. As the ICF 2024 Intelligent Community of the Year, Curitiba stands out as Brazil’s smartest city, combining sustainability, technology, and

#99 [Portuguese] Famalicão: Uma Cidade Inteligente, Conectada e Sustentável

Nov 27 2024 38 mins  
No episódio gravado durante o Smart City Expo World Congress, Vítor Moreira, diretor-geral do município de Vila Nova de Famalicão, compartilha a visão estratégica e iniciativas da cidade no âmbito das Smart Cities. O episódio aborda temas como a participação dos cidadãos na revisão do master plan, o uso da tecnologia como meio para transformar processos de gestão, prá

#98 Vienna: European Capital of Democracy – Sharing and Shaping the Future

Nov 25 2024 41 mins  
In this episode recorded live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, we sit down with Jürgen Czernohorszky, Executive City Councillor for Climate, Environment, Democracy, and Personnel for the City of Vienna, Austria. This episode highlights Vienna's new role as the European Capital of Democracy and the city is championing democratic innovation and sustainability

#97 Rebuilding Urban Resilience: Architecture for Post-Disaster Recovery

Nov 19 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, recorded at the Neext Future Summit 2024 in Berlin powered by Drees & Sommer, Ayten Paşayiğit from SP Architects shares her insights into the critical role architecture plays in rebuilding and strengthening communities after disasters. The discussion covers SP Architects' innovative approaches to designing sustainable, long-term solutions for post-disaster areas,

#96 Urban Climate Architects: Transforming Cities with Sustainable Design

Nov 12 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, recorded at the Neext Future Summit 2024 in Berlin powered by Drees & Sommer, Dennis Hauer, Director of Urban Climate Architects, shares his insights on sustainable urban development and climate adaptation. With him, we discuss how his firm tackles challenges like urban heat islands, sustainable housing, and climate-resilient infrastructure using green rooftops, bi

#95 Łódź: Transforming Challenges into Resilience and Urban Growth

Nov 05 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, recorded at the Neext Future Summit 2024 in Berlin powered by Drees & Sommer, we welcome Adam Pustelnik, Deputy Mayor of Łódź, Poland, to discuss the city’s transformation journey. From its post-industrial roots to becoming a sustainable, investor-friendly hub, Adam shares how Łódź is tackling urban challenges with bold strategies. Topics include the city�

#94 Climate Action: Empowering Citizens through Communication

Oct 29 2024 47 mins  
In this episode, Ilaria de Altin, Project Coordinator for Freiburger Wahlkreis 100% (Voting District 100%), and Josephine Yilan Liu, Co-Founder of the Urban Future Global Conference, discuss impactful climate communication strategies that motivate individual and collective action. They share insights on breaking down psychological barriers, fostering sustainable behaviours through