\u201cBut we also provide customized assessments, addressing each case individually with specific solutions,\u201d explains F\u00e1bio Silva, project manager at the company. Many of these solutions are available for free on the company\u2019s online marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another area the startup focuses on is assisting cities in obtaining certifications. The ABNT ISO 37120, ISO 37122, and ISO 37123 standards relate to \u201csustainable cities and communities,\u201d \u201csmart cities,\u201d and \u201cresilient city indicators,\u201d respectively. According to Silva, over 100 cities worldwide have been certified, but only seven in Brazil, namely Recife, S\u00e3o Paulo, Salvador, S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9 dos Campos, Jundia\u00ed, Pindamonhangaba, and Lagoa Dourada. All of them monitor ISO indicators, and some achieved certification with Bright Cities\u2019 support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Riyadh, livable city<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Riyadh](\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/riad-foto-IDA-MARIE-ODGAARD-Ritzau-Scanpix-AFP-1024x683.jpg\")
Riyadh aims to be among the most livable cities in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe startup has also been hired by cities outside Brazil. In 2019, the Saudia Arabian capital\u2019s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC<\/a>) approached the company to find environmental solutions, particularly related to air quality and climate cooling. \u201cThey found us online and contacted us because Riyadh wants to be one of the 100 most livable cities in the world,\u201d says Raquel Cardamone, creator of Bright Cities and expert in smart cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe initiative is part of a larger project, Saudi Vision 2030, a program announced by the Saudi government in 2016 to diversify the economy, which is heavily reliant on oil, promote new businesses, invest in education (one of the goals being to have at least five universities among the top 200 in the world), and many other objectives, including making Riyadh one of the best cities to live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though it is a foreign city from the Middle East with official sources in Arabic, Bright Cities gathered over 80% of Riyadh\u2019s data, which was later validated by members of the RCRC. \u201cAdditionally, we compared the city\u2019s data on environment, energy, mobility, and urban planning with that of 10 other global cities, providing an overview of the most critical indicators for Riyadh,\u201d explains Cardamone. (See here<\/a> the main strengths and needs of Riyadh to become a smart city<\/em>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\nMore than 100 solutions were suggested and registered in the marketplace, focused on Riyadh\u2019s strategic plans, classified according to the actions of each plan. One of the recommended solutions for the city was CityTree, the world\u2019s first biotechnological filter that measurably improves air quality, reducing fine dust pollution by up to 53%, and cools the temperature by up to 2.5\u00b0C. \u201cIt\u2019s a piece of furniture that cools the environment, and anyone sitting there feels a fresher climate,\u201d explains Cardamone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The founder of Bright Cities is an enthusiast of the topic and actively participates in the global urban innovation ecosystem, including fairs and events on the subject, such as the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. \u201cMy purpose is clear: to transform cities through data intelligence, innovation, and efficient governance, promoting a more connected, sustainable, and inclusive urban future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The startup has also been hired by cities outside Brazil. In 2019, the Saudia Arabian capital\u2019s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC<\/a>) approached the company to find environmental solutions, particularly related to air quality and climate cooling. \u201cThey found us online and contacted us because Riyadh wants to be one of the 100 most livable cities in the world,\u201d says Raquel Cardamone, creator of Bright Cities and expert in smart cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The initiative is part of a larger project, Saudi Vision 2030, a program announced by the Saudi government in 2016 to diversify the economy, which is heavily reliant on oil, promote new businesses, invest in education (one of the goals being to have at least five universities among the top 200 in the world), and many other objectives, including making Riyadh one of the best cities to live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though it is a foreign city from the Middle East with official sources in Arabic, Bright Cities gathered over 80% of Riyadh\u2019s data, which was later validated by members of the RCRC. \u201cAdditionally, we compared the city\u2019s data on environment, energy, mobility, and urban planning with that of 10 other global cities, providing an overview of the most critical indicators for Riyadh,\u201d explains Cardamone. (See here<\/a> the main strengths and needs of Riyadh to become a smart city<\/em>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 100 solutions were suggested and registered in the marketplace, focused on Riyadh\u2019s strategic plans, classified according to the actions of each plan. One of the recommended solutions for the city was CityTree, the world\u2019s first biotechnological filter that measurably improves air quality, reducing fine dust pollution by up to 53%, and cools the temperature by up to 2.5\u00b0C. \u201cIt\u2019s a piece of furniture that cools the environment, and anyone sitting there feels a fresher climate,\u201d explains Cardamone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The founder of Bright Cities is an enthusiast of the topic and actively participates in the global urban innovation ecosystem, including fairs and events on the subject, such as the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. \u201cMy purpose is clear: to transform cities through data intelligence, innovation, and efficient governance, promoting a more connected, sustainable, and inclusive urban future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n