This weekly update highlights how cities worldwide are using smart technology and artificial intelligence to improve city planning and infrastructure. In the United States, cities are exploring AI-powered tools to make planning faster and easier. For example, Brownsville, Texas is hosting a conference on May 6 about using AI solutions to help with smart city technology, focusing on areas like border security, fixing roads and buildings, and responding to emergencies. Meanwhile, cities like Charlotte, North Carolina are bringing together students and technology experts to create smart city ideas. In Canada, the province of British Columbia is requiring cities to change their zoning rules by June 30, 2026, to allow more homes and different types of housing near public transit. These changes show that cities are moving away from old, case-by-case decisions and toward using clear computer-based rules and faster approval processes. The focus on mixed-use neighborhoods and walkable communities is becoming a global trend, with cities prioritizing places where people can walk to shops, parks, and transportation.