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smart cities

Research Insights 

Smart Cities and City Branding: How ICT Impacts Urban Development and Representation

18 October 201825 October 2018 The Editorial Team City Branding, Place Branding Journal, placemaking, premium access, smart cities, urban development

Smart cities: how does ICT impact urban development and representatin (city branding)? Olga Kolotouchkina and Gildo Seisdedos share their research insights.

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Smart Cities and Place Branding: Which are the Opportunities and Challenges?

29 August 20184 December 2019 The Editorial Team panel, premium access, smart cities

Smart cities and place branding: opportunities and challenges. Leading place brand experts share their thoughts on the usefulness of the smart city concept.

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David Adam interview
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David Adam on City Branding, Urban Management and Better Cities

25 February 201610 May 2020 The Editorial Team City Branding, city marketing, London, megacities, place brand consultants, premium access, smart cities, UK

David Adam, city development and branding consultant, discusses the future of cities and strategies for investment attraction and place brand positioning.

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Frank Cutitta, Smart & Resilient Cities editor
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Frank Cutitta on City Branding and How to Build Smart and Resilient Cities

15 October 201510 May 2020 The Editorial Team city, city brand, city brand professionals, City Branding, premium access, smart cities

Frank Cutitta in this interview discusses the meaning of smart cities, the role of city branding and how to use it for building resilient cities.

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