The greening of the City of Marion
When Ian Seccafien began his career in local government the young arborist “understood intrinsically” that trees were assets but struggled to convince colleagues in...
Arizona posts record heat, but growing in resilience
The summer of 2024 was officially the hottest on record in Arizona’s capital of Phoenix, with an average temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Outpacing...
Asset management priorities and public toilets
Kelly Dohle’s weekends playing cricket in the Yarra Ranges have given her first hand knowledge of the state of the ovals, pavilions and public...
Capacity building is crucial for disaster response
By David Jenkins
Extreme weather and natural disasters are occurring more often as the world feels the impacts of climate change, and this has created...
New fleet policy drives towards the future at Parramatta
City of Parramatta is in the process of going through a major fleet renewal, as many of the Council's vehicles have reached or are...
Smart Cities Expo in Barcelona ‘Profoundly Enriching’
A lighting pole is no longer just a lighting pole, but a platform for a range of sensors which can deliver and respond to...
Benchmarking the state of assets
By Steve Mooney
Infrastructure is a key priority in New Zealand and one of the factors driving the new push is an understanding of the...
Bass Coast meets the climate challenge
Bass Coast Shire Council in Victoria is looking to include natural assets in its infrastructure planning as it builds greater resilience. Simon Harris, Coordinator...
Sustainability Through Street Lights: Tracking Community Carbon Reduction
By Itron
Around the globe, cities are responsible for approximately 75% of man-made carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Many cities have since embarked on a journey...
Veka PP: A Lighting Solution to Make Pedestrian Crossings Safer
By Connected Light Solutions
Pedestrian crossings are a critical part of urban mobility, where traffic flow meets foot traffic. In Europe alone, 73% of road...
