City of London Corporation, GB

City of London Corporation, GB upgrades connectivity infrastructure with Queen Victoria Street pilot

City officials selected 10 locations in a one-kilometer area for upgrades by Cornerstone and Freshwave. Small-cell cabinets hold the equipment for 4G and 5G connectivity by multiple network providers without taking up sidewalk space. Customized antennae and dark-fiber connections ensure higher speeds for passersby. The pilot gathers data on technical requirements and user experiences useful in shaping planned citywide upgrades.

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City of London Corporation, GB

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City of London Corporation, GB generates cyber security solutions with innovation challenge

Local officials are hosting a six-week innovation sprint for public and private sector organizations. Microsoft provides Azure credits and technical guidance as innovators evaluate threats to regional supply chains. Participants including Moody's, Nationwide, and UK Finance test proposed cyber security solutions on the city's Digital Sandbox. The City of London Corporation finds solutions to major threats and reinforces a culture of collaboration with the challenge.

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City of London Corporation, GB

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City of London Corporation, GB converts public lands into meadows as part of Carbon Removals Project

The City of London Corporation began the Carbon Removals Project as part of its 2040 net-zero emissions effort. Vacant green spaces managed by the city are targeted for rewilding during the project. Forty-two acres of low-quality land near Epping Forest were turned into a wildflower meadow to kick off the initiative. The Patmore's Field meadow captures carbon and provides a welcoming habitat for wildlife in nearby forests.

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City of London Corporation, GB

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City of London Corporation, GB looks for ideas on turning police boxes into Digital Service Points

City officials and New London Architecture are requesting proposals for updating the decades-old structures. Successful projects connect the Digital Service Points to emergency services and integrate their designs into the modern streetscape. Six finalists each receive £1,500 to develop prototypes of their designs for final evaluation. The City of London Police will work with the winning design team to fund and implement their project.

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City of London Corporation, GB

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City of London Corporation, GB develops the United Kingdom's first 24-hour zero-emission street

The full length of Beech Street was limited to hybrid and electric vehicles during an 18-month pilot. Automated plate recognition cameras captured non-compliant vehicles on video and traffic tickets were sent in the mail. Local officials approved this UK-first pilot in response to poor air quality due to dense traffic and vehicle idling. Air quality and traffic data from the pilot informed discussions about expansion to the surrounding neighborhood.

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City of London Corporation, GB

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City of London Corporation, GB converts waste collection fleet to all-electric vehicles

Five plug-in electric trucks operated by Veolia collect waste and recycling in London's core. The vehicles eliminate 400 tons of carbon emissions per year produced by diesel-powered trucks. The City of London Corporation is the first local government in the United Kingdom to go fully electric with waste collection. This initiative follows the city's decision to ban new diesel vehicles from its fleet ahead of a national ban starting in 2030.

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City of London Corporation, GB places city planning into virtual reality with Square Mile VR project

VU.CITY generated a digital twin of the area accurate to within two centimeters of the real-world version. The VR model allows users to explore a three square kilometer area and add, subtract, or adjust existing structures. Immersive planning experiences could give way to virtual tourism in the future. Local officials and New London Architecture host groups of up to six people for Square Mile VR experiences at The City Centre.

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City of London Corporation, GB

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