What is like living in a Smart city?🍀
As #global temperatures rise and environmental challenges intensify, cities are turning to smart #solutions to ensure #sustainable futures.
The IIMD GmbH - International Institute for Management Development (#IMD) annually ranks the world's #smartest #cities, based on economic and technological strengths that improve quality of life and address societal challenges. The #2024 #Smart #Cities Index highlights one common point in the top cities: the common use and crucial role of e-mobility enhancing urban living and guiding global advancements.
Here’s the #Top10 in order:
Zurich, Oslo, Canberra, Geneva, Singapore, Copenhagen, Lausanne, London, Helsinki, Abu Dhabi.
What are the features that make this cities “smart”? BBC News asked the residents of some of these “tech” cities:
Canberra, Australia 🌏
Ranked 3d, Canberra excels in low air #pollution and #green spaces. The city has ambitious targets to achieve net #zeroemissions by 2045, driving initiatives in clean energy, electrification, high-speed internet supports remote work and innovation hubs, fostering tech development and entrepreneurship.
Singapore🌏
Ranked 5d, Singapore leverages open #data and #contactless payments to enhance its public #transportation system. Extensive datasets on traffic and crowd sizes help commuters optimize routes, saving time and reducing congestion. Sustainability is key, with #urbanfarming initiatives like the #AquaponicsFarm demonstrating innovative solutions for food production.
Lausanne, Switzerland🌏
Ranked 7d, Lausanne invests heavily in parks and green spaces, and a mobile #app provides practical #information for residents and visitors. E-administration services streamline urban living, and the city commits to reducing its #digitalimpact.
London, UK🌏
Ranked 8th, London focuses on #EVinfrastructure and active travel. The #UltraLowEmissionZone policy (#ULEZ) encourages the use of #electricvehicles, while smart grids and renewable energy initiatives drive the city's commitment to becoming a #zerocarbon city by 2030.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates🌏
Ranked 10th, Abu Dhabi integrates vehicle #charging #infrastructures and autonomous driving solutions. Masdar City, within Abu Dhabi, exemplifies sustainable urban development with #solarpanels and LEED-certified buildings designed to #reduceenergy and water consumption. The intelligent #mobility center ensures seamless #management of land, sea, air, and rail transportation, minimizing #environmental #impact.
#Emobility is a cornerstone of #smartcity initiatives, improving #urban #living and #sustainability. These cities exemplify how #technology and innovative #solutions can create more efficient, livable, and environmentally friendly urban environments. 🌐
While reading the #news, did you come up with any #solution that you already apply in your daily routine for a more #sustainable lifestyle? Let us know!
Source: BBC