When people think of tech hubs, names like Silicon Valley, New York or London usually dominate the conversation. But innovation has a way of growing in surprising places. Over the past decade, a wave ...

The landscape of America’s tech industry has undergone a transformation in recent years. While Silicon Valley is still the powerhouse, a new crop of cities is emerging as tech hubs, helping reshape ...

This essay is part of In the Shadow of the Server, a Next City series on the fight over urban technology infrastructure — who builds it, who benefits, and how local leaders can push back. 2026 has ...

Some city governments give data center companies big tax breaks to revitalize local economies. The math might not make sense, ...

There's no doubt that the tech industry continues to be a male-dominated field. However, women are slowly, but surely, chipping away at this former all-boys club. In fact, women now make up ...

Explore how smart cities technology is reshaping urban life through innovation, sustainability, and connectivity—transforming cities into smarter, greener, and more efficient communities worldwide.

The concept of smart cities has evolved from a futuristic vision to a tangible reality, with urban centers worldwide integrating technology and sustainability to enhance the quality of life for their ...

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it's easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.

What is World Cities Day? World Cities Day is celebrated annually on 31 October and serves as an opportunity to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization and contribute to ...

This op-ed is part of In the Shadow of the Server, a Next City series on the fight over urban technology infrastructure — who builds it, who benefits, and how local leaders can push back. The data ...