Latest news and stories about urban planning in technology in Portugal for expats and residents.
The government is launching pilot projects in select municipalities to integrate artificial intelligence into urban planning licensing, aiming to streamline processes under a new legal framework.
The Glória funicular in Lisbon is set for a complete reconstruction with a reopening planned for 2029, amid ongoing legal and support challenges following a past accident.
Pilot projects will be implemented in a “relatively small number” of municipalities.
The transition to electric mobility requires a systemic change that goes far beyond swapping an internal combustion engine for a battery-powered electric motor. This shift requires a broad vision that considers intelligent management of electrical grids, optimised real-time charging (and discharging) management, forecasting...
The Portugal Smart Cities Summit highlights that efficiency has become an unavoidable necessity rather than just a goal.
Greenmetrics.ai, a startup founded by three engineering graduates from Instituto Superior Técnico, has developed a sensor-based system that provides real-time, granular data on urban water levels. By monitoring critical drainage points and using AI to predict flooding, the company helps municipalities move from reactive damage control to proactive prevention. Currently operating in 11 Portuguese cities and expanding internationally, the startup differentiates itself from global tech giants by providing hyper-local, street-level insights that satellite-based models often miss.
