Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] Follow government roadmaps: Directives, guidelines, and funding calls (USDOT AI for ITS, EU ITS Directive, India's ATMS and smart-highway programs, China's AV safety guidelines) are the clearest signal of where AI transport markets will actually materialize. Resources
• [New] Smart city investment in North America is projected to reach $750 billion by 2026, up from $3 trillion in 2017. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] As the volume of IoT-connected devices doubles within five years, industries, including smart homes, manufacturing, healthcare, and urban infrastructure, will see significant opportunities and challenges around connectivity, data management, security, and automation. Next Move Strategy Consulting
• [New] As automation and connectivity continue to advance, AI traffic management will become a core feature of globally connected smart cities. Boulevard Pet Clinic
• [New] The companies that will thrive in 2030 and beyond are plotting their moves today-upgrading infrastructure, implementing smart energy systems and building resilience into their core operations. Forbes
• From 2029 to 2035, at least five cities and 10 provinces will operate integrated smart transport operation centers. Vietnam Economic Times
• The projects launching and completing over 2026 will demonstrate whether smart city technologies can deliver on their promises of improved efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. / USA CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• Denver's smart city evolution centers on Pena Station NEXT, a transit-oriented, mixed-use development expected to be completed in 2026. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• By 2026, Los Angeles plans to establish public-private partnerships for an open-source IoT integration platform, creating the backbone for citywide smart infrastructure. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• Smart mobility be applied in cities which will lead to better health and fewer fatalities on the roads. The Star
• Build4Asia 2026 will introduce two new dedicated sectors - Asian PropTech and Asian Office Tech - as part of its expanded focus on smart-city development. Construction World Magazine
• With the world's biggest high-speed rail network already established, China now plans a more balanced, integrated and intelligent transport system over the next five years, prioritising efficiency and smart technology over sheer scale. South China Morning Post
• Expected commercially around 2028, 6G will deliver immersive, cloud-based AI-enabled communications across smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial IoT systems. aipix.ai
• Organizers aim to showcase achievements in smart transport integration, transit-oriented development, and public transport electrification, targeting 10,000 electric buses in Jakarta by 2030. MOST 1058
• The UAE has advanced smart-city initiatives and digital governance, backed by NCEMA, the 2019 National DRR Strategy, the National Strategy for Food Security 2051, and the Dubai Resilience Center, to sustain momentum and service reliability under We the UAE 2031 and UAE Net Zero 2050. Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.in
• Tehran's potential relocation could inspire adaptive strategies worldwide, from smart city planning to climate-resilient infrastructure. WebProNews
• Researchers at IIT-Indore have developed an Urban Flood Risk Monitoring Application aimed at improving the flood resilience of Indian smart cities. The Times Of India
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period, driven by fast urbanization, digital initiatives by governments, and aggressive investments in 5G and smart infrastructure. SNS Insider pvt ltd
• Asia Pacific is projected to register a CAGR of 11% through the forecast period, owing to growing industrialization, urbanization, and government spending on smart infrastructure development. Research Nester

Last updated: 22 December 2025