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Smart city - How To Discuss

Writer Amelia Brooks

Smart city,

Definition of Smart city:

  1. A developed urban area that creates sustainable economic development and high quality of life by excelling in multiple key areas; economy, mobility, environment, people, living, and government. Excelling in these key areas can be done so through strong human capital, social capital, and/or ICT infrastructure.

Meaning of Smart city & Smart city Definition

Smart City

What is a smart city?

A smart city is an urban area whose public space, from streets to buildings, is equipped with networked sensors. Data from these sensors helps citizens, government officials, law enforcement and service providers make the best use of resources and plan for the future.

What are the benefits of a smart city for companies?

Smart car sharing and sharing systems and real-time traffic routing can reduce traffic congestion and pollution while improving worker productivity. Businesses can track arrivals, deliveries and inventory more accurately and optimize delivery schedules. Governments can respond faster and more effectively to crises. Pattern analysis with big data can improve public safety. And smart payments to utilities can minimize fraud and increase revenue.