Publications

Reports, recommendations, case studies, and more. Explore the knowledge produced by Cities Forum on everything urban innovation.

Stay Informed with Our Newsletter

Publication Types

Report Policy Brief Guide Case Study White Paper Infographic

Showing 10 results

10 February 2025

European Smart Cities Index 2025

A comprehensive ranking of 150+ European cities based on digital infrastructure, governance innovation, and citizen services.

Report Smart Cities

22 January 2025

Urban Digital Twins: A Practical Guide

Step-by-step guidance on implementing digital twin technology for urban planning, with case studies from 8 pioneering cities.

Guide Digital Transformation

08 January 2025

Climate-Neutral Cities: Pathways to 2030

Analysis of the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral Cities and actionable strategies for participating municipalities.

Policy Brief Climate Action

Climate-Neutral Cities: Pathways to 2030

15 December 2024

Citizen Participation in Smart Governance

How digital tools are transforming citizen engagement across 25 European cities, with success metrics and lessons learned.

Report Citizen Engagement

Citizen Participation in Smart Governance

20 November 2024

Green Mobility Trends 2024

Annual review of sustainable transport innovations, shared mobility models, and electric vehicle adoption across urban areas.

Report Urban Mobility

05 October 2024

Open Data for Cities: Unlocking Value

A comprehensive guide to building open data ecosystems that drive transparency, innovation, and better public services.

Guide Open Data

18 September 2024

AI-Powered Urban Services: Opportunities & Risks

Exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping city services, from traffic management to predictive maintenance.

White Paper AI & Innovation

AI-Powered Urban Services: Opportunities & Risks

22 August 2024

Sustainable Urban Planning Framework

An integrated framework for sustainable urban development, incorporating nature-based solutions and 15-minute city concepts.

Guide Urban Planning

14 July 2024

Smart Governance Best Practices

Case studies from 12 European cities showcasing innovative approaches to digital governance and public service delivery.

Case Study Governance

30 June 2024

Urban Sustainability Indicators 2024

Visual dashboard of key sustainability metrics for 50 European cities, tracking progress toward SDG targets.

Infographic Sustainability