What is a smart city?
A smart city is a concept based on the integration of advanced technologies to improve the quality of life of residents, optimise resources and create a sustainable urban environment. This idea is based on innovations in various areas, from transport and energy to security and waste management. A smart city uses technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data and automation to make people’s lives more convenient, safer and environmentally friendly.In today’s digital innovation environment, smart technologies are also influencing the entertainment industry, for example, in the field of online gaming.
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As we step into 2025, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in urban environments is poised for a revolutionary shift. Gone are the days when AI was merely a passive assistant; now, it’s evolving into a decision-maker. Across several cities, AI systems will autonomously manage real-time adjustments to things like traffic flow, energy consumption, and public safety, heralding a new era of predictive and preventive urban management. This leap forward promises not just cost savings but also an unprecedented boost in urban efficiency.
Cities are getting smarter. With more people living in urban areas than ever before, finding ways to manage resources, reduce traffic, and improve the quality of life is a top priority.
Smart city infrastructure technologies are helping cities meet these challenges by using data and advanced tools to create more efficient, sustainable, and livable environments.
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Transportation systems, housing policy and decarbonization approaches will evolve this year as the Trump administration assumes power and technology continues to advance.
New year, same city challenges. In 2025, urban leaders will continue to face problems of rising homelessness and housing costs, climate change-driven disasters, transit agency financial woes and traffic deaths. But local governments continue to experiment with emerging technologies and pioneering policies that show potential for addressing these and other persistent urban problems.
The world’s population is becoming increasingly urbanized. Over the past century, millions of people have moved from the countryside, creating vast “mega-cities” – a term defined as a city with more than 10 million inhabitants.
This level of population - examples include Tokyo (population 37 million), Delhi (30 million) and Sao Paulo (20 million) – creates new challenges that society hasn’t previously had to deal with.
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