Since the notion of a “smart city” is somewhat vague on its own, it helps to have a clear definition of what a smart city is and is not.

One of the easiest and most overlooked ways states can jump-start a smart city strategy is standing in plain sight: streetlights. As one of the largest, most widely distributed infrastructure networks ...

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Smart city innovation is accelerating—so fast, in fact, that distant visions of the future are now becoming present-day realities, transforming how communities live, work and play. At the heart of ...

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The world’s growing population is becoming increasingly urbanized. According to the UN, more than half of the global population lives in urban areas. For perspective, only one-third of the global ...

Paul Rothman is the director of smart cities and internet of things at the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation. In this role, Rothman draws from his experiences in the private sector and ...

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