The Need for Smart and Connected Cities Today
2 . DIGITAL INCLUSION , BUILDING A SMART WORKFORCE AND OPEN DATA
The Need for Smart and Connected Cities Today
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Of the top 50 cities within the report , 37 % have access to national and state level funds to develop their smart city frameworks ; while 23 % rely upon private-sector participation ; 18 % use hackathons and competitions to identify worthwhile smart city project investments ; and 9 % utilise smart procurement policies and practices , to optimize the use of public funds .
“ Done correctly , smart cities have the potential to transform the character and liveability of a city , rejuvenate its economy and heritage , enhance its resilience and sustainability , and even tighten the social compact with the government and among citizens ,” stated the Eden Strategy Institute .
2 . DIGITAL INCLUSION , BUILDING A SMART WORKFORCE AND OPEN DATA
“ A city only becomes truly ‘ smart ’ when all citizens are ready for it . Urban planners and innovators might develop personas of the ideal ‘ smart citizen ’ as they prepare future plans for their cities . These often assume that citizens enjoy internet access , and are techsavvy enough to use and interact with the city ’ s spaces and services . Reality ,
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