Smart city learning

The economics behind smart cities: investment strategies, smart city benefits, and how the digital economy is shaping future urban development.

Whether it's on a small or large scale, smart cities are using IoT to ignite a brighter future while making life easier, more fulfilling, and enjoyable for citizens.

As we look ahead to 2023, we’re highlighting some predictions for what we can expect to see in the smart cities movement in the coming year.

Innovative solutions in the smart transportation sector are facilitating convenience and ease of movement for citizens.

Deploying innovative technology solutions could lead to promising cost savings for governments whilst simultaneously enhancing the lives of citizens.

Smart city technology is a major player in providing the public with an unprecedented level of protection and reducing crime and accident statistics across the globe.

No matter what technology is utilized, smart cities would not be able to exist without their citizens. After all, technology is only as effective as its capacity to engage the user.

Analysis by C40 Cities highlights the economic and health benefits for Canadians of investing in city-led efforts to secure a green and just recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

The pandemic has changed the way governments approach smart cities – likely permanently – a new report shows.