Administration Announces New “Smart Cities” Initiative to Help Communities Tackle Local Challenges and Improve City Services
Backed by over $160 million in federal research, more than 25 technology collaborations will help local communities reduce traffic congestion, fight crime, foster economic growth, manage the effects of a changing climate, and improve the delivery of city services.
Realizing the Potential of Smart Cities
A smart city isn’t just a community with an intelligent transportation network. It’s a “system of systems”—where water and power utilities, city government, and the entire built environment inform and affect each other to improve livability, workability, and sustainability.