Author: santiagocaprio
International Seminar on the Urban Agenda 2024
Smart Cities with a Human-Centered Approach Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) - COSTA RICA - SEMINAR Transforming Cities with a Human-Centered Approach: Highlights from the 2nd International Urban Agenda Seminar 2024 From October 15 to 17, experts from around the world gathered virtually for the 2nd International Urban Agenda Seminar 2024, a platform to rethink the sustainable development of future cities. Among the standout contributions, Dr. Santiago Caprio, professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan and coordinator of the Polismaker Lab in Italy,...
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El Salvador: the surprisingly emerging model of green and human-centred smart cities
The Smart City Journal - Spain El Salvador is undergoing a remarkable transformation, redefining its identity and offering a new vision for its future. At the heart of this change are initiatives like the CUBOs (Urban Centers for Well-being and Opportunities), which aim to empower Salvadorans to dream big and rebuild their sense of belonging. Once known primarily for its struggles, El Salvador is now emerging as a regional leader in human-centered urban development. These efforts, supported by international collaboration with...
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Smart City – Portoviejo
Towards authentic development with shared well-being Santiago Caprio presented an international perspective on sustainable and equitable development at Smart City Portoviejo. Genuine development with shared well-being involves a growth model that prioritizes the holistic well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment, rather than focusing solely on economic growth. Strategies for building cities that benefit all their inhabitants were explored. ...
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Santiago Caprio: An innovative architect with a focus on community wellbeing
El Salvador and the Road to a People-Centred Smart City In this interview, international architect and urban planner Santiago Caprio shares his vision for the future of people-centered smart cities. With more than two decades of experience in sustainable projects across various countries, Caprio underscores the importance of technology as a tool to enhance quality of life, promote sustainability, and honor cultural identity. As a member of UN-Habitat, Dr. Caprio highlights the need to prioritize citizen well-being, foster community participation, and design...
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Conected People Integrated Cities
UN-HABITAT - BRASIL - MACEIO Leaders and experts from around the world gathered in maceió on September 5 and 6 to discuss crucial issues about the future of cities. The event “Connected People, Integrated Cities” was organized by the Maceió City Council, through the Maceió Urban Planning Institute iplan . The initiative aimed to promote the exchange of experiences and ideas on urban development, digitization of services and protection of digital rights. The panels focused on experiences in the areas of...
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Technology at the service of people: creating smart and sustainable cities
ULACIT/SELLO VERDE - COSTA RICA - CONSERVATORY Technology for Urban SustainabilityPeople-Centered Urban DesignTechnological Innovation and Citizen ParticipationTechnology and Quality of LifeChallenges and Future of Smart CitiesDigital Inclusion This event explores how technological innovation is transforming cities into more efficient, inclusive and ecological spaces. With the participation of experts in urbanism, technology and sustainability, the latest trends and solutions for building cities that improve the quality of life of their inhabitants and protect the environment will be discussed. ...
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