In this episode recorded live at the ReThink Cities Summit, we hear from Deputy Mayor Adam Pustelnik about the next moves of the city of Łódź, Poland: uncovering a historic river segment in the city centre to catalyse place-making, with works already underway, and visible momentum on reindustrialisation as factories and industrial parks rise on large sites. At the same time, the team confronts urban sprawl: an area where benefits are long term while the near-term impacts are often political and socially sensitive. The discussion also tackles the green transformation head-on, arguing that the greatest obstacles are political and that leaders must reach beyond their familiar bubbles to build broader support.   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode recorded live at the RethinkCities Summit, Sunniva Fossen Haugen, Climate Advisor at the Municipality of Trondheim, Norway, shares their journey from offshore oil and gas into climate policy and city logistics. The discussion tackles why commercial fleets lag behind passenger EVs (touching on incentives, payload limits, charging logistics and grid constraints) and how consolidation hubs guided by the ABC localisation principle can cut urban mileage. Sunniva outlines Trondheim’s six focus areas for zero-emission logistics, explains new procurement requirements (zero-emission/biogas vehicles in municipal contracts), and stresses the need for shared data platforms and co-operation with industry. A municipal pilot combining local food purchasing with low-emission deliveries shows how to align multiple sustainability goals. Throughout, they argue for fairness, predictability, and holistic Avoid-Shift-Improve planning to embed freight into mainstream mobility strategy.    Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

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In this episode, Sherelle Fairweather, Digital Strategy Lead at Manchester City Council, UK, and Minu Tegethoff, Senior Expert Digital Services & Technologies at Drees & Sommer, unpack how Manchester is moving from digital strategy to delivery. They outline the city’s four pillars (people & inclusion, “what’s in the ground” connectivity, tech for good, and sustainability & resilience) then explain how a recent digital maturity assessment shifted focus from glossy plans to building a deployable network. You’ll hear why aligning definitions across departments matters, why governance, ownership and budgets are the real unblockers, and how a small advisory “front door” can speed fit-for-purpose projects. They also dig into data stewardship and discovery as the backbone for impact, the often-overlooked risk of operations and maintenance, and partnership models that help cities learn beyond pilots.   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode of our mayoral series, Zartoshte Bakhtiari, Mayor of Neuilly-sur-Marne, France, and Vice President of the Greater Paris Grand East administration, explores citizen-centred municipal leadership, directing investment to improve daily life and long-term resilience. Themes include ROI-minded energy renovations, tree-planting and greening to reduce bills and mitigate flooding, alongside creating new revenues through a riverside nature-tourism hub that restores urban nature. He details the “Pass for Young Citizen”, which rewards 12–20-year-olds for civic missions and volunteering, and discusses balancing a strong national vision with local flexibility. Running through it all: protect core services without overburdening residents and define “smart” as enabling people to flourish and contribute.   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode, Aaron Brockett, Mayor of the City of Boulder, Colorado, USA, explores how the city is tackling the pressures of being a highly desirable, outdoors-oriented university city. Topics include practical housing affordability tools alongside nature-based climate resilience and wildfire mitigation that prioritise healthy forests and restored ecosystems. The discussion looks at inclusive community engagement through multilingual block parties and dedicated liaisons, protections for residents in manufactured-housing communities, and progress on unsheltered homelessness via permanent supportive housing. Mobility comes into focus with bikes and paths, bus rapid transit, and a long-sought regional rail link, while a people-centred view of “smart” highlights technology that quietly serves real needs.   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode, Belal Aftab, Mayor of the City of Saratoga, California, USA, explores how data-driven leadership can shape more resilient and connected communities. The conversation covers traffic safety and neighbourhood priorities, breaking down data silos for better decision-making, and preparing a hillside city for wildfires, earthquakes, and other climate-related risks. Our guest reflects on revitalising a volunteer-spirited downtown, tackling housing affordability in an ultra-expensive market, and why genuine community engagement and stronger communication tools are essential for balanced change.   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode, Anton Nikitin, Chief Sustainability Officer at the City of Vilnius, Lithuania, shares how a “greenest city in the making” mindset guides practical climate action. The conversation traces Anton’s path from cycling officer to city-wide sustainability lead, and dives into people-centred policy: citizen assemblies, street redesigns, and reframing mobility around real choices. We explore district heating shifts to renewables, creative energy efficiency (from flue-gas heat recovery to reusing data-centre heat), and the hard work of building social licence for change. A nton reflects on lessons learned, especially around stakeholder engagement, and why investing now avoids higher future costs, all in service of a city where people simply feel good living their daily lives.   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode, Jakub Mazur, Deputy Mayor of Wroclaw, Poland, maps how the city is moving from pilots to performance: using nanosatellite imagery to enrich property data and support flood readiness, pairing AI with sensors to predict water-pipe leaks, and shifting from hundreds of disconnected systems toward an e-office standard that cities can share. He reflects on data gaps around newcomers and why better public–private collaboration matters, the legal and procurement hurdles that slow local co-creation, and lessons from managing recurring crises such as floods. Above all, he argues for a human-centred Smart City that honours heritage, builds resilience, and turns evidence into everyday improvements.   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode, Linda Alksne, IT Project Manager at Liepāja City Council, Latvia, shares a practitioner’s view of citizen-centred digital services—from a mobile app and e-service portal co-designed with residents to pilots that surface surprising. The conversation tracks lessons from an Interact Europe open-data project, early steps toward a digital-twin starting with energy consumption visualisation in municipal buildings, and inclusive approaches that keep non-digital users engaged through trainings and traditional channels. It also touches on behaviour-change work inside the administration and the realities of funding, licensing costs, and limited staff capacity in a small city.    Episode Overview: [00:01:20] Teaser: If Liepaja were an animal [00:01:59] Guest background [00:03:43] City snapshot [00:04:55] Making citizen–government links more direct, digital, and responsive  [00:06:20] User-centred features [00:08:49] Feedback mechanisms and early satisfaction [00:10:27] Pilots and data insight [00:13:18] Interact Europe open-data journey [00:15:50] Digital-twins and inclusion [00:20:12] Paperless Municipality [00:22:15] Challenges Liepaja faces [00:28:40] Podcast Segment: Shoutout [00:29:36] Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode, Art Pearce, Deputy Director of Planning, Projects and Programs at the Bureau of Transportation for the City of Portland, shares how a city’s internal culture can either hinder or propel urban transformation. Drawing from nearly three decades of public service, he discusses Portland’s deep-rooted legacy in sustainable transport and land use, and the strategic shift to viewing civic evolution through a change management lens. Art delves into co-creation, bureaucracy’s emotional “pizza dough,” and how psychological readiness shapes infrastructure success. The conversation spans curb management, equity, and rekindling confidence in public systems through intentional, people-centred design. Episode Overview: [00:01:49] Teaser: “Portland would be proudly a confusing pizza…” [00:03:04] Guest background: from housing advocacy to transport planning. [00:04:52] Housing and transport: interdependencies and equity. [00:07:10] Portland’s values-driven, process-heavy urban approach. [00:10:44] Defining change management for cities. [00:13:44] Change vs. transition: structural vs. psychological shift. [00:16:34] Lessons from Vision Zero and NYC’s public space evolution. [00:19:36] Co-creation examples: tactical urbanism and logistics decarbonisation. [00:23:07] Bureaucracy as pizza dough: internal cultural alignment. [00:26:26] Avoiding consensus paralysis while sustaining inclusion. [00:30:06] Curb management: a dynamic space for innovation. [00:32:45] Innovation checklist: why cities resist solutions without clear problems. [00:37:37] Challenges post-2019: mental health, homelessness, funding gaps. [00:41:07] Missing tool: sustainable funding models beyond gas taxes. [00:42:54] Empowering public sector staff for agency and impact. [00:46:46] Ending question: “To you, what is a Smart City?” Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode, Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator for the City of Olympia, shares her path from environmental economics to landscape architecture and into public service. The conversation unpacks how cross-disciplinary insights inform Olympia’s proactive approach to climate adaptation—from downtown flood barriers to heat pump programmes for low-income households. Natalie explains the balancing act between long-term strategic planning and immediate public health needs, and how reframing resilience work as community investment strengthens local engagement. She also reflects on the power of neighbourhood connections, adaptive infrastructure, and the role of perception in climate preparedness. Episode Overview: [00:00:58] Teaser: “If Olympia had a climate resilience theme song…” [00:02:28] Guest background: from maths and biology to design-led climate work. [00:05:07] Olympia’s unique geography, identity, and community profile. [00:08:00] Best vs. worst case climate futures for Olympia. [00:10:40] Findings from Olympia’s climate risk and vulnerability assessment. [00:14:11] Sea level rise risks and downtown mitigation strategies. [00:16:51] Balancing urgency and long-term planning for sea level rise. [00:20:49] Heat pump group purchasing programme and community uptake. [00:23:13] Lessons in scaling local initiatives. [00:24:40] Justifying climate investment amid political scepticism. [00:28:10] Bottlenecks: funding and need for structural integration. [00:30:42] Importance of individual and community-level adaptation. [00:32:09] Fun Segment – “Hot Take of the Day”. [00:35:22] Ending Question: “To you, what is a Smart City?” Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page.  And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In this episode, David Michalička, Mayor of Říčany in the Czech Republic, shares how his town has embraced participatory budgeting as a transformative tool for civic engagement. Drawing from a background in civil engineering and renewable energy, David outlines his unexpected path into politics and the decade-long evolution of participatory approaches in Říčany. He highlights the impact of empowering both youth and seniors to shape their communities, the importance of patience and visibility in citizen-driven projects, and the town’s commitment to spreading this model through municipal training. From forest trails to railway lines, this conversation explores how simple, inclusive mechanisms can build smarter, more connected towns. Episode Overview: [00:01:44] Teaser: Říčany as a “bird flying high” – small, fast, and ambitious. [00:02:46] David’s background in civil engineering, energy, and railways. [00:04:03] Journey into public service: “no one else to do it” – grassroots leadership. [00:06:17] Unique positioning: near Prague but immersed in nature. [00:07:31] Local strengths: connectivity, livability, and community pride. [00:09:25] What is participatory budgeting? Encouraging year-round civic action. [00:11:00] Visible outcomes drive engagement over time. [00:12:33] Launching PB for youth: ChangeIt project in schools. [00:14:40] Innovation Awards finalist and future senior-focused PB plans. [00:16:22] Public perception and early scepticism. [00:17:42] Advising other municipalities: find a political champion. [00:19:47] Project examples: charity shop, nature seating, playgrounds. [00:23:38] Future tools: improving voting systems for accessibility. [00:24:48] Final message: “Don’t wait—just start.” [00:29:08] Shout Outs: Cascais, Portugal and Lindau, Germany. [00:30:18] Ending Question: “Smart city means doing things simple and that work.” Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page.  And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub  

Gravado ao vivo em Las Rozas durante o evento ICF Top7 Intelligent Communities e produzido no âmbito do projeto CIVINET Iberia, este episódio apresenta Sofia Pires, Coordenadora da Estratégia Nacional para a Mobilidade Ativa do Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (IMT) de Portugal. Sofia traça o seu percurso, passando desde a geografia e o desenvolvimento rural até liderar o impulso nacional para cidades centradas na caminhada e no uso da bicicleta. Explica que mobilidade ativa significa humanizar as ruas—segurança, iluminação, inclusão e saúde pública—em vez de simplesmente acrescentar ciclovias, e mostra como a mudança cultural, a participação pública e um enquadramento nacional podem acelerar o transporte descarbonizado. Partilha táticas para reduzir a dependência do automóvel, lições da estratégia pioneira para peões em Portugal e conhecimentos de uma rede colaborativa com mais de 200 municípios. A sua mensagem é clara: cidades inteligentes de sucesso movem pessoas, não veículos.   Visão Geral do Episódio: [00:00:08] Abertura – ligando saúde pública, ação climática, inclusão e justiça espacial através da mobilidade ativa. [00:00:55] Apresentação da convidada: Sofia Pires, Estratégia Nacional para a Mobilidade Ativa, IMT Portugal. [00:01:06] Quebra-gelo: retrato da mobilidade de Lisboa em três palavras – desafiador, mudança, integrada. [00:03:47] Trajetória profissional: da geografia e planeamento municipal a 15 anos no IMT e liderança em mobilidade ativa. [00:08:03] O que é realmente mobilidade ativa – abordagem holística, centrada nas pessoas, para além das ciclovias. [00:11:23] Escalar a mudança: enfrentar mentalidades automóvel-cêntricas e a crise climática. [00:14:11] Trotinetes elétricas como aliadas do primeiro/último quilómetro quando bem reguladas. [00:16:30] Participação pública: como o contributo cidadão moldou a estratégia pedonal de Portugal. [00:20:36] Por que é importante uma estratégia nacional — alinhamento de atores, financiamento e urgência. [00:22:13] Conselho aos decisores: “Ouça as pessoas”. [00:24:52] Destaque – Rede Colaborativa para a Mobilidade Ativa (234 entidades e a crescer). [00:29:07] Pergunta final – “Para ti, o que é uma cidade inteligente?”   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

Recorded live during Las Rozas’ hosting of the ICF Top7 Intelligent Communities event and produced within the CIVINET Iberia project, this episode features Cristina Álvarez Requena, CEO, and Nuria Blanco, Mobility Manager at Las Rozas Innova. They trace their journeys from multinational engineering and regional transport planning into public service, showing how the four-year-old municipal innovation company has already secured €24 million and joined 14 European consortiums. The pair explain how AI-assisted urban design, subsidised car-sharing and a citizen-co-created Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan help a dispersed Madrid suburb overcome road barriers, behaviour change and multi-level governance. Above all, they argue that passion, trust and resident-centred planning – not technology alone – create a truly smart, inclusive city.  Episode Overview: [00:00:03] Teaser: “Describe Las Rozas in three words.” [00:01:48] Guest backgrounds: shifting from private sector & regional transport to municipal innovation. [00:04:57] Growing European-funded portfolio: 14 consortiums & €24 million won. [00:07:59] New strategy: data platforms, digital twin & GovTech beyond mobility. [00:08:28] AMIGOS pilot: AI box measures pedestrian–car interactions at a multimodal hub. [00:10:44] Keeping creativity alive amid EU bureaucracy. [00:13:51] Why a public-company model speeds implementation. [00:15:11] Aligning strategy before chasing grants. [00:16:48] Citizen engagement: surveys, workshops & co-creation sessions. [00:20:58] From pilot to scale: subsidised car-sharing becomes permanent service. [00:23:39] Advantages & pitfalls of an agile, talent-driven innovation office. [00:26:50] Biggest challenges: geography, governance layers & mind-set change. [00:31:54] Career advice: results focus, serve real needs, lead with passion. [00:32:29] Trial & error: on-demand transport stalled without early multi-level buy-in. [00:34:10] “To you, what is a smart city?” [00:35:24] Closing & invitation to revisit results. Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

In dieser Episode teilt Robert Thomann, Geschäftsführer von Smart City Mannheim und Leiter Produktentwicklung und Innovation Smart Cities bei MVV Energie, seinen Weg von der Energieinfrastruktur hin zur Gestaltung eines digitalen, nachhaltigen Stadtmodells für Mannheim. Das Gespräch beleuchtet, wie lokaler Kontext und starke Partnerschaften effektive Smart-City-Strategien ermöglichen – mit besonderem Fokus auf Klimaanpassung, Mobilitätsinnovationen und integrierte Datenplattformen. Robert spricht über KI-gestützte Mikroklima-Simulationen, die Ökonomie urbaner Resilienz und darüber, wie städteübergreifende Zusammenarbeit sowie nutzerorientierte digitale Werkzeuge inklusive, effiziente und reaktionsfähige Städte schaffen können. Episode Overview: [00:00:00] Teaser-Frage: „Was macht Mannheim gerade zu einer Smart City?“ [00:00:42] Hintergrund unseres Gasts [00:02:10] Eisbrecher: Spannende und wenig bekannte Fakten über Mannheim [00:03:34] Die Smart-City-Schwerpunkte in Mannheim: Klima, Mobilität und Ressourcen [00:06:46] Mikroklimamodelle und KI – So nutzt Mannheim Klimadaten [00:08:42] Wirtschaftliche und gesellschaftliche Wirkung von Klimaanpassungsmaßnahmen [00:11:40] Mannheims Vision für die smarte Stadt der Zukunft [00:13:27] Herausforderungen und Chancen für Kommunen im Smart-City-Bereich [00:15:03] Zusammenarbeit zwischen Städten und interkommunale Projekte [00:18:39] Die Rolle der MVV und die Entstehung des Smart-City-Engagements [00:20:55] Die Datenplattform Smartcondi – Infrastruktur für smarte Anwendungen [00:25:11] Von Daten zu Entscheidungen: Praxisbeispiele aus Mannheim [00:27:03] Mobilität, Verkehrsmodellierung und smarte Anwendungen in der Praxis [00:30:17] Lessons Learned und Erfolgsfaktoren für Smart-City-Projekte [00:31:41] Der Wert lokaler Netzwerke und der Zusammenarbeit mit Stadtwerken [00:34:42] Abschlussfrage: „Was ist für dich eine Smart City?“ Dir gefällt unser Podcast? Dann abonnieren nicht vergessen und gerne bewerten! Möchtest du selbst einmal dabei sein? Fülle das Formular auf unserer Podcast-Seite aus. Mehr spannende Einblicke findest du in unserem BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub.

In our final episode of our IMAGINE the Citiverse series, Marko Teräs, Project Manager for the x-CITE Project at the City of Tampere, and Arnaud Verstraete, Project Manager at Open & Agile Smart Cities (OASC), share their insights into reshaping civic participation in the digital age. The conversation explores how emerging technologies like local digital twins and immersive virtual environments are being used to enhance democracy, accessibility, and urban planning. Marko and Arnaud discuss the challenges of inclusive design, ethical considerations, and public engagement in smart city development. They highlight the importance of human-centred innovation, transparency, and collaboration in building interconnected, equitable communities. Episode Overview: [00:01:07] Teaser Question: “If you had to describe the mission behind the x-CITE project with only three emojis, which one would you use and why?” [00:03:01] Our guest’s background [00:05:30] Vision and mission of the x-CITE project [00:08:27] Arnaud’s role in communications and outreach [00:08:56] What is the ‘Citiverse’ and how does the project define it? [00:12:18] Who are the partners involved in x-CITE and where are pilots being implemented? [00:15:17] Inclusivity and addressing the digital divide in smart city services [00:16:53] Ethics advisory and human-centred values [00:18:28] Upcoming milestones and opportunities for citizen involvement [00:22:41] Reflections on the Imagine 2025 event and quadruple helix collaboration [00:29:24] Podcast Segment – Flip the Script [00:35:11] Ending Question: “To you, what is a Smart City?”   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub  

In this episode, co-branded and recorded live at Urban Future 2025 in Łódź, Marco Buemi, Senior Expert and Project Manager at Verona Municipality, Italy, shares his journey from human rights advocacy in Sweden to driving inclusive urban regeneration in Italy. The conversation explores how lived experience shapes inclusive leadership, highlighting the importance of empathy, visibility, and grassroots engagement in public service. Marco discusses the challenges of youth disengagement, the urgency of sustainable urban transformation, and the role of education, health, and tactical urbanism in building truly smart, equitable communities. Episode Overview: [00:01:17] Teaser Question: “If Verona were an animal, which animal would it be and why?” [00:02:59] Our guest’s background [00:05:38] Introduction to the REGEN project [00:09:58] Current status and impact of the project [00:12:59] Engaging young people in urban regeneration [00:17:13] Strategies for transforming abandoned urban spaces [00:19:58] Financing and public-private partnerships [00:23:13] Avoiding gentrification through community-centred planning [00:24:37] Knowledge transfer to other cities [00:27:48] Tools needed to accelerate urban change in Verona [00:30:34] Podcast Segment: Top or Flop [00:34:06] Ending Question: “To you, what is a Smart City?”   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub  

In this episode, Remigijus Šimašius, former Mayor of Vilnius and Minister of Justice of Lithuania, shares his journey from legal academia and policy advocacy to leading one of Europe’s most progressive cities. The conversation explores how data transparency and lived urban experience shape inclusive, practical leadership, highlighting the importance of open governance, civic dialogue, and regulatory innovation. Remigijus discusses the challenges of fostering sustainable urban growth, the role of smart tools in public service, and the delicate balance between regulation and innovation in building truly smart, equitable communities. Episode Overview [00:02:00] Teaser Question: “If Vilnius was an animal, which animal would it be and why?” [00:03:27] Our guest’s background [00:07:23] Strategies for combating corruption and fostering transparency [00:09:53] Examples of innovative regulatory approaches in city governance [00:13:36] Balancing innovation with effective regulation [00:16:50] From talk to action: implementing change in public service [00:18:35] Reflections on decisions made as mayor [00:20:42] Advice for new mayors and aligning with community vision [00:23:01] Current urban challenges in Vilnius and needed tools for change [00:29:54] Regulation wisdom: flexibility, context, and impact [00:33:10] Podcast Segment: Inspiring story or quote [00:39:52] Ending Question: “To you, what is a Smart City?”   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub

Recorded live at the ChangeNOW event in Paris, in this last episode of this series, Éric Fournier, Mayor of Chamonix, shares his journey from political consultancy to nearly two decades of local leadership in the French Alps. The conversation explores how lived experience shapes inclusive leadership, highlighting the importance of empathy, visibility, and grassroots engagement in public service. Éric discusses the challenges of managing overtourism and housing scarcity, the urgency of climate action in mountainous regions, and the role of scientific advisory councils, bold regulation, and local resilience in building truly smart, equitable communities. Episode Overview: [00:01:32] Teaser Question: “If you had to describe Chamonix in only three words, what would they be?” [00:03:11] Our guest’s background [00:05:09] Rethinking tourism for sustainability and resident quality of life [00:09:57] Managing housing scarcity and the impact of secondary homes [00:12:11] Regulating hotel development and the shift toward ‘better, not more’ [00:13:31] The role and impact of the Scientific Advisory Council [00:18:27] Addressing climate change and habitability in mountain territories [00:20:17] Podcast Segment: Special Shout-Out to environmental associations [00:21:09] Ending Question: “To you, what is a Smart City?”   Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page. And for more insights, visit our BABLE Smart Cities Knowledge Hub