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News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Why devolution is critical to delivering the Integrated National Transport Strategy
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Lee Kenny Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The publication of the government’s Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport at the start of April marks a...
Local Economies (UK): Music Venue Trust announces grassroots funding scheme for equipment and soundsystems
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-04-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] UK music charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) has revealed details around its new investment programme, ‘Raise The Standard’, providing...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Digital Dubai launches AI training initiative for the workforce
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Digital Dubai launches AI training initiative for the workforceAeriSkyscrapers Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai lo...
SmartCitiesWorld News: London borough cuts maintenance costs with digital twin
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: London Borough of Harrow; Esri UK. What: Harrow has launched a new digital twin and is using...
Texas Economic Development Blogs | TxEDC: How Texas Is Training the Future of American Industry
Source: Texas Economic Development Blogs | TxEDC Author: Aaron Demerson Date published: 2026-04-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] By Aaron Demerson (TxEDC) Across the country, business leaders are asking the same question: where will the...
City Economies: Houston’s economy is growing faster than nearly every major U.S. city: report
Source: City Economies Author: Ahmed Humble Date published: 2026-04-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Houston Partnership report shows city's economy is growing faster than other nations on average.ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty ImagesA new...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Dubai launches AI-powered digital ecosystem to drive growth
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Dubai launches AI-powered digital ecosystem to drive growthThe aim is for all government entities in Dubai to work...
Regional Economies: Ford CEO Jim Farley says America is sleepwalking past its ‘essential economy’ crisis. Goldman Sachs just showed how big it really is
Source: Regional Economies Author: Nick Lichtenberg Date published: 2026-04-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] America’s AI ambitions may be undone not by a lack of capital or computing power, but by a shortage of electricians. That’s the...
SmartCitiesWorld News: City of Darwin launches new data platform
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The City of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory has launched a Data Insights Platform to provide residents and...
Regional Economies: Data centre capacity in India to grow 30% in 2026; investments to cross $180 billion: Report
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-04-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] India’s total data centre (DC) stock across major cities is projected to increase by 30 per cent year-on-year in 2026, supported by an...
Local Economies (UK): Data Centers Causing Huge Temperature Spikes for Miles Around Them, Study Suggests
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Frank Landymore Date published: 2026-04-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The data centers at the heart of the AI boom are producing so much heat that they’re spiking land temperatures for miles around...
Regional Economies: £1.7Bn investment for Northern Growth Corridor
Source: Regional Economies Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2026-03-31 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a substantial £1.7bn investment package targeting urban regeneration and...