Today, however, we are beginning to see the dawn of the next generation of urban evolution-Smart City 2.0-as some of the more advanced cities have begun to move beyond mere infrastructure, tapping the wisdom of their residents and visitors. Connected sensors that collect data can help cities to optimize the performance of their physical infrastructure, and are a key part of what it takes to build a smart city. This “connected infrastructure” vision comprises what is known as Smart City 1.0-physical assets networked via sensor technology that generate streams of valuable data from “smart” parking meters, streetlights, and even trash receptacles.įor cities that have yet to progress along the smart city journey, this is still a powerful vision. Recently, many cities have upgraded their infrastructure, using sensing technology and data analytics to better manage urban assets such as public transit, wastewater systems, and roads. Tomorrow’s smart cities will be more connected, networked, and collaborative. With governments evolving into solution enablers, businesses becoming more participative, and a growing cadre of citizen co-creators, tomorrow’s smart cities will be more connected, networked, and collaborative. These shifts democratize the development of cities and upend the traditional roles of governments, businesses, and residents. They adopt a platform approach that enables constituents to use technology to reimagine core city operations. They tap into the collective intelligence of their constituents to create solutions around some of the toughest urban problems. Increasingly, cities are putting data in the hands of end users to drive better decision-making. This evolution, Smart City 2.0, enhances citizens’ experience and city decision-making using the 3Ds-data, digital, and (user) design.Īlthough the focus of cities remains the same-creating livable environments where people and businesses can thrive-the ways to achieve that goal are evolving. The goal: better city services and a higher quality of life. Moving beyond just connected infrastructure and smarter things, the smart cities of tomorrow engage governments, citizens, visitors, and businesses in an intelligent, connected ecosystem. The next generation of urban evolution is here. Subscribe to receive public sector content
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