Smart City Platforms & Urban Tech Update (June–July 2025)
The mid-2025 period saw a surge of smart city initiatives worldwide, with new technologies rolling out across mobility, energy, water, waste management, and urban IoT platforms. Governments and industry leaders launched projects from AI-driven traffic systems to net-zero buildings, reflecting a shared focus on sustainability, efficiency, and digital innovation. Major investments and policy moves during June–July 2025 underscore trends like electrified transport, smart grids, 5G connectivity, and data-driven city services, as cities seek to improve quality of life and meet climate goals. Below, we detail key news, expert commentary, and forecasts from this period, organized by sector and theme, with a global perspective.