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Designing cities people (and the Planet) actually want
23 DECEMBER 2025
This insights summary from the ADSW Advisory Committee on Smart Cities and Mobility explores the practical steps to building low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive cities that truly work for everyone. Smart cities are sometimes about flashy technology, but they’re always about better lives. From AI and evolving mobility to human-centric planning and nature-integrated design, urban living can be reshaped for affordable sustainability.