Latest Updates: CUD Global Conference Amsterdam - Registration and Agenda
The second Connected Urban Development Global Conference 2008 will take place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 23-24 at the Passenger Terminal. Co-hosted by Cisco and the City of Amsterdam. The event Registration and Conference Agenda have been announced.
CUD hosts webinar on the latest status of The Connected Bus pilot, and its significance to the future of Connected and Sustainable Mobility, 30th June 2008
The latest progress and visions for The Connected Bus are presented by Cisco, San Francisco MTA and MIT in the first of a planned series of CUD webinars on global technology solutions within the program.
City of Lisbon, Portuguese Ministry of Education, CUD & Electricity of Portugal (EDP) announce agreement on Smart Energy Projects, 8th May 2008
The Mayor of Lisbon, Antonio Costa, outlined the scope of the agreement signed with Cisco, the Portuguese Ministry of Education and the EDP (Electriciy of Portugal) to create a sustainable energy efficient environment for the citizens of Lisbon.
Introducing Connected Urban Development
Connected Urban Development (CUD) demonstrates how to reduce carbon emissions by introducing fundamental improvements in the efficiency of the urban infrastructure through information and communications technology (ICT).
Connected Urban Development was born from Cisco’s commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative to participate in helping reduce carbon emissions. The CUD program initially involves three pilot cities: San Francisco, Amsterdam, and Seoul. These cities were selected because each had implemented or planned to implement a next-generation broadband (fiber and/or wireless) infrastructure; each suffers from significant traffic congestion issues; and each is led by a visionary mayor already involved in green initiatives. Cisco’s Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) manages the CUD program, supporting each city’s efforts to create a more sustainable future through ICT.
In 2008 four new cities have joined the program – Birmingham, Hamburg, Lisbon, and Madrid – beginning a new phase for CUD and opening new avenues for collaboration in promoting smart urban environments globally.
Learnings from the CUD partnership will serve as a blueprint of best practices and methodologies that other cities can use as a reference. The scope of the program will transcend the environmental dimension, delivering innovative, sustainable models for urban planning and economic development.
The following diagram outlines the key areas of focus for the program:
Connected Urban Development Conference, San Francisco, February 20th- 21st, 2008
From the global leadership vision of the Clinton Foundation to a live demonstration of a green, Connected Bus, the inaugural Connected Urban Development conference captured the breadth of thinking and actions that the CUD program represents. Over two days delegates heard about visions and aspirations as well as the practical implementations necessary for a more sustainable future for cities.
This included breakout sessions on:
• Green ICT in San Francisco
• Smart Transportation in Seoul
• Working in 21st century Amsterdam
Global thought leaders from government, business, and academia addressed themes of:
• Connected and Sustainable Cities
• Connected and Sustainable Energy
• Connected and Sustainable Mobility
• Connected and Sustainable Work
In addition, leaders from the three founding CUD member cities and Cisco welcomed four new cities into the program – Birmingham, Hamburg, Lisbon, and Madrid – beginning a new phase for CUD and opening new avenues for collaboration in promoting smart urban environments globally.
The presentations and videos of the conference sessions can be found on this site. Do return regularly, as program updates, research, and CUD community discussions will be developed and posted on an ongoing basis.
From the global leadership vision of the Clinton Foundation to a live demonstration of a green, Connected Bus, the inaugural Connected Urban Development conference captured the breadth of thinking and actions that the CUD program represents. Over two days delegates heard about visions and aspirations as well as the practical implementations necessary for a more sustainable future for cities.Featured download
Marian van de Sanden - Smart Work Center
The Smart Work Center (SWC) program in Amsterdam aims to promote increased sustainable mobility. The SWC's are professional office environments situated in a business park or in a suburb where employees can work flexibly close to their residence. The use of technologies such as TelePresence has the aim to reduce carbon emmissions, as part of a sustainable work and mobility solution to urban living.
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