What are they and what do they aim to achieve? Do we live in one and just how widespread have they become in recent years? Are they merely vehicles for unethical surveillance or an example of technological integration that improves urban management for citizens?
4zzz’s Toni Pankaluic chatted about ‘All Things Smart Cities’ with Marcus Foth, a Professor of Urban Infomatics from the Queensland University of Technology’s School of Design.
For a deep dive...
For more on Professor Marcus Foth - visit his profile page. Here’s some links, if you wish to contact him, check out all his previous media appearances or watch his presentation talks.
Here’s some examples of Professor Foths’s research on various topics involving Smart Cities:
On ‘The Conversation’, you can read Professor Foth’s articles on other topics such as the Metaverse or blockchains in addition to Smart Cities.
Learn more about the difference between a successful implementation of a Smart City in Barcelona compared to a failed attempt in Toronto.
Here is a list of Smart City Associations in Australia:
In our interview, Professer Foth brings attention to a e-waste at the Agbogbloshie dumpsite near Accra, Ghana that has created a socio-economic and environmental disaster. Here is a short video on Agbogbloshie.
Toni Pankaluic is a Journalist and contributor to Brisbane Line
Your 11AM Zedlines with Naureen and Annabel
IMG Supplied: NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust
Your 10AM Zedlines with Deana and Jon
IMG: “135844_1337” by Walt Disney Television, CC BY-ND 2.0
Your 9AM Zedlines with Annabel and Naureen
Your 8AM Zedlines with Jon and Deana
Your 10AM Zedlines with Sophie and Alessia
Your 9AM Zedlines with Maritza and Alpine
Your 8AM Zedlines with Sophie and Maritza
Your 11AM Zedlines with Annisa, Eliza and Jaz
Your 10AM Zedlines with Max, Eliza and Jaz
Your 8AM Zedlines with Max, Eliza and Jaz
Your 8AM Zedlines with Max, Eliza and Jaz
Your 11AM Zedlines with Ruby and Eve
Your 10AM Zedlines with Ruby and Eve
Your 8AM Zedlines with Eve and Ruby
Your 11AM Zedlines with Chelsea and Toby
IMG: “Beautiful Reef” by Josh Krancer, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Your 10AM Zedlines with Izzy and Emma.
Img: Credit Daniel Aragay on Wikimedia
Your 9AM Zedlines with Toby and Chelsea
Your 8AM Zedlines with Izzy and Emma
Your 11AM Zedlines with Naureen and Annabel
IMG: @banksy_archive on Instagram
Your 9AM Zedlines with Ariel and Nauree
Your 8AM Zedlines with Annabel and Jon
Your 11AM Zedlines with Sophie and Alpine
Your 10AM Zedlines with Alpine and Alessia
Your 9AM Zedlines with Maritza and Sophie
Your 8AM Zedlines with Hope and Alessia
Your 11AM Zedlines with Annisa, Eliza and Jaz.
Your 10AM Zedlines with Annisa, Eliza and Jaz
Your 8AM Zedlines with Annisa, Eliza and Jaz.