This second episode sponsored by Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI) was recorded live at the Urban Future Conference 2023 with Ernesto Faubel, Head of Smart City Office at the Municipality of Valencia, Spain, and Vladimir Svet – the Deputy Mayor of Environment, Urban Construction and Mobility for the City of Tallinn, Estonia.

With Tallinn currently the European Green Capital for 2023, and Valencia having won the title for next year, we discussed how it aligns with their carbon neutrality and sustainability goals, as well as the impact and challenges of green initiatives on urban planning.

Overview of the episode:

01:58 - Teaser: What do our guests have in common?

04:57 - What are our guests' backgrounds?

07:52 - What urban development and public transport projects are happening in Tallinn and Valencia?

12:47 - What does the European Green Capital title actually mean for a city?

16:44 - What action had to be undertaken in Tallinn because of that title?

26:12 - What are some learnings Valencia could take away from Tallinn's experience as European Green Capital 2023?

17:25 - Touching in on AI and Digital Twins programs in Tallinn and Valencia

39:06 - What would you do: what would our guests do in someone else's shoes?

44:16 - Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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