Global Scans · Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine, and its wartime experiences epitomize the risk of the use of explosive weapons to urban cultural heritage. Human Rights Watch
• [New] Demographic evolution: China, India, the Middle East, and Africa are and will continue to be centers of population growth and urbanization. Passle
• [New] Hong Kong is poised to create unstoppable momentum towards an autonomous future and unlock its tremendous potential as a leading smart city in the world. Astri - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Resear
• [New] Russia's persistent strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure have raised concerns about the potential for widespread environmental disasters and the repercussions for global food security. Trendy Digests
• [New] Hyderabad will be the fourth fastest growing city in the world by GDP growth rate between 2019-35. BizzBuzz
• [New] The top 10 fastest growing cities in the world by GDP growth rate in between 2019-35 will be in India. BizzBuzz
• [New] Birmingham City Council has seen expected costs on its SAP-to-Oracle migration mushroom from £20 million to £130 million, while Surrey County Council saw its migration from SAP to Unit4 delayed, accrue additional costs, and ultimately cause disruption to pay. The Register
• [New] Satellites have allowed scientists to meticulously measure the rate of sinking across Mexico City, mapping where subsidence has the potential to damage railways. Wired
• [New] The Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, agreed by the co-legislators in March 2024, will see the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries pay for at least 80% of the costs linked to their own waste. Euronews.com
• [New] Even a 5% increase in preexisting canopy cover could make a substantial difference in cities such as Philadelphia or New York City. Science News Magazine
• [New] The EU-US Research Alliance is currently working on creating digital replications of cities and towns to predict how proposed construction projects may affect the environment. Verdict
• [New] Smaller airports such as Teesside, London City, Birmingham and Newcastle have new security screening technology in place and expect to go live on time. BBC News
• Czech intelligence services have warned of a rise in cyberattacks in the energy and transport sectors, a trend confirmed by electronic warfare actions orchestrated from the Russian city of Kaliningrad. Army Recognition
• Cities worldwide have two strategies available to decarbonize their transport sectors, but neither alone will be sufficient to address the impacts of climate change. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
• With the changes in the global climatic environment, rapid urbanization, and industrialization, many cities are facing both an external impact and internal vulnerabilities. MDPI
• Hypersonic aircraft could drastically reduce travel times between major cities, offering a new level of convenience and efficiency to global travelers. International Defense Security & Technology
• Health systems in Africa's cities are largely ill equipped to anticipate and manage emerging health needs induced by climate change and rapid urbanization. The BMJ
• While electricity from public DC fast chargers would be the most utilized in urban areas, in rural and suburban areas, Level 1 120 V AC and Level 2 (L2) 240 V AC chargers in single family homes are expected to meet the majority of EV electricity needs. Auto Connected Car News
• Shortages like the one in Mexico City and other cities worldwide such as Bengaluru, India, could lead to mass migrations. The Cool Down
• Parts of Canada, the United States and Mexico fall in the path of totality, with cities such as Buffalo, Cleveland and Dallas expecting large crowds of tourists. The Washington Post
• Over the next four decades, the global transportation sector will face unprecedented challenges related to demographics, urbanization, pressure to minimize and dislocate emissions outside urban centers, congestion of aging transport infrastructure and growth in fuel demand. World Energy Council
• Over the next three years SmartFish Inc plans to expand from one retail store to 10 stores in Mexico City and other major cities. MIT SOLVE

Last updated: 21 April 2024