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

• [New] As India continues its ambitious trajectory toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, conclaves like Urban Adda 2025 underscore the need for community engagement, innovation, and inclusive planning. Devdiscourse
• [New] For Africa, where mobile devices are already integral to daily life, ambient intelligence could revolutionize urban planning, smart cities, and healthcare. Digital Economy
• [New] With the right urban planning, governance and investment strategies, Africa's cities can become hubs of growth, innovation and opportunity. ALN | Africa Legal Network
• [New] From a planning perspective, integrating green pockets into urban infrastructure reflects the shift toward smarter, more resilient cities, which is a core part of Vision 2030. Arab News
• [New] The ECB will approach transition planning requirements in a gradual and targeted way, focusing on new elements in the European Banking Authority's Guidelines on the management of environmental, social and governance risks. European Central Bank
• In 2025, smart vehicles will be a cornerstone of urban planning and sustainability efforts. Zap Weekly
• By 2025, predictive analytics powered by AI will be indispensable in urban planning. Thinkz
• Dubai has launched its Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030, which includes 81 projects designed to support seamless transport, intelligent traffic systems, and predictive urban planning. The Technology Express
• ABI Research forecasts that using digital twins for more efficient urban planning is expected to help cities save approximately €259.26 billion by 2030. Hexagon
• The integration of Google Maps Platform's Photorealistic 3D Tiles into ArcGIS will allow users to construct richer maps and scenes, supporting analytics, across a variety of applications including urban planning, real estate, and public sector infrastructure projects. ESRI
• Cities like Copenhagen, Singapore, and Amsterdam, which are already leading in sustainable urban planning today, will serve as models for global transformation. Earth
• PRSS-01 (short for Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite) will be used for land resource mapping, urban planning, and disaster monitoring. TS2 Space
• Efforts toward shifts in better environmental management, energy systems, food production and consumption, urban planning and resource efficiency could help reduce the global ecological footprint. United Nations University
• 68% of the world's population will live in urban areas, a demographic development that has implications for public policymaking, resilience planning, technology adoption, and financial backing. Verdict
• The adoption of AI in urban planning might mean fewer jobs but it does not need to. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• The system, expected to launch its first satellite in 2027, aims to improve urban planning, infrastructure maintenance, and disaster response by providing more frequent and detailed geospatial data. Cities Today
• Digital twins will play an effective role in urban city planning, and by 2030, they will save USD 279.28 billion (€259.26 billion). Coolest Gadgets
• In 2025, digital twins will be used across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and urban planning. Data Expertise
• Walkable communities will dominate urban planning over the next decade. REI PRIME - Real Estate Investment

Last updated: 19 September 2025