Our Scans · (ZY.4.20) Planning · Weekly Summary

• [New] Factoring regional power risk into capacity planning now means fewer surprise costs or delayed rollouts later in 2026 and into 2027. Tech Insider
• [New] Companies like IBM use AI to predict traffic congestion patterns, proving crucial for efficient urban planning. 6wresearch
• Osaka Metro is planning practical implementation around Morinomiya from fiscal 2028, demonstrating how landing infrastructure could connect directly with established metro networks and urban-development projects. openpr
• If you run anything that depends on water, power or agricultural supply here - and in Colombia that is most businesses - the planning horizon that matters is December to March, and the time to plan for it is now, while reservoirs are still above 70%. The Rio Times
• Looking ahead, Abu Dhabi is projected to maintain its leadership due to sustained mega-project investments and long-term urban planning strategies, while Dubai will continue contributing through high-profile commercial and residential developments. MarkNtel Advisors
• India's urban buses must evolve from a last-resort transport to the backbone of urban mobility, combining electrification, accessibility and integrated planning to realize Viksit Bharat 2047. PMF IAS
• In support of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040 and the Year of the Family objectives, the Executive Council approved a pioneering planning model for citizens' residential areas aimed at developing vibrant, sustainable and socially connected neighborhoods. Emirati Times
• Urban Planning: Dubai's urban planning will undergo a metamorphosis with the advent of 3D printing. Khaleej Times
• Rather than general-purpose tools applied broadly, the most powerful AI deployments in 2026 are purpose-built for specific industries - utilities management, urban planning, healthcare diagnostics, financial risk modelling, and more. AZTech Training
• Fresh knowledge will be generated about the major drivers of water use, especially from industrial and agricultural activities, and also constructed for sustainable long-term water resource planning, validated data-driven tools of which one application is for Shanghai. SpringerLink

Last updated: 11 September 2026