A smart city is defined by The Urban Technologies as using information and
communication technologies to be more intelligent and efficient in the use of
resources, resulting in cost and energy savings, improved service delivery and
quality of life, and reduced environmental footprint--all supporting innovation
and the low-carbon economy.
The Daily Conversation has published the top 10 smartest technologies in the world based on their scores in four global categories which are:
- Innovation
- Green Ranking
- Quality of Life
- Digital City
Source:http://www.mat.univie.ac.at/~finance_hp/summer_school_Vienna_2013/
It is establishing bold smart-city targets and tracking their progress to reach these goals with programs like Smart Energy Vision 2050, Roadmap 2020, and Action Plan 2012-2015
It is establishing bold smart-city targets and tracking their progress to reach these goals with programs like Smart Energy Vision 2050, Roadmap 2020, and Action Plan 2012-2015
2. TORONTO
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Toronto_ON_Toronto_Skyline2_modified.jpg
It is the smartest city in NA, scored well across the board, it is an active member of the Clinton 40 (C40) megacities, which seek to transition to the low-carbon economy. The private sector is getting in on the action too, setting up a Smart Commute Toronto initiative to increase the city's transit efficiency
It is the smartest city in NA, scored well across the board, it is an active member of the Clinton 40 (C40) megacities, which seek to transition to the low-carbon economy. The private sector is getting in on the action too, setting up a Smart Commute Toronto initiative to increase the city's transit efficiency
3. PARIS
Source:https://studentadventures.co.uk/adventures/london_to_paris_bike_ride
This country is already has a highly successful bike sharing program, Velib, and just last month, its mayor launched a similar model for small EVs called Autolib
This country is already has a highly successful bike sharing program, Velib, and just last month, its mayor launched a similar model for small EVs called Autolib
4. NEW YORK
Source:http://www.burgessyachts.com/en/locations/new-york
It scored higher than most other cities in the ranking in all of the categories except of quality of life, where it ranked a poor 47th. It has teamed with innovator IBM to help the city prevent fires and protect first responders as well as identify questionable tax refund claims--a move that is expected to save the city about $100 million over a five-year period
It scored higher than most other cities in the ranking in all of the categories except of quality of life, where it ranked a poor 47th. It has teamed with innovator IBM to help the city prevent fires and protect first responders as well as identify questionable tax refund claims--a move that is expected to save the city about $100 million over a five-year period
5. LONDON
Source:http://www.ssauk.com/events/london-2013/
It has scored relatively high across the board. London has been well-recognized for some of its sustainability innovations as example its congestion tax and its robust transit system
It has scored relatively high across the board. London has been well-recognized for some of its sustainability innovations as example its congestion tax and its robust transit system
6. TOKYO
Source:http://www.webjet.com.hk/air-tickets/japan/
The city will create a smart town in the suburbs in partnership with major industry. The eco-burb will contain homes that integrate solar panels, storage batteries, and energy efficient appliances all connected to a smart grid
The city will create a smart town in the suburbs in partnership with major industry. The eco-burb will contain homes that integrate solar panels, storage batteries, and energy efficient appliances all connected to a smart grid
7. BERLIN
Source:http://news.softpedia.com/news/Berlin-Says-No-to-Linux-360957.shtml
Currently this country testing out vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies in the hopes of creating a virtual power plant from electric vehicles
Currently this country testing out vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies in the hopes of creating a virtual power plant from electric vehicles
8. COPENHAGEN
Source:http://www.cntraveller.com/guides/europe/denmark/copenhagen/where-to-stay
The city has committed to carbon neutrality by 2025 and 40% of its citizens regularly commute via bicycle
The city has committed to carbon neutrality by 2025 and 40% of its citizens regularly commute via bicycle
9. HONG KONG
Source:http://www.hdwallpapersinn.com/hong-kong-hd-wallpapers.html
The city has also been a leader in the use and adoption of smart cards, which are already used by millions of residents for services like public transit, library access, building access, shopping, and car parks
The city has also been a leader in the use and adoption of smart cards, which are already used by millions of residents for services like public transit, library access, building access, shopping, and car parks
10. BARCELONA
Source:http://www.123rf.com/photo_10410927_bird-s-eye-view-of-the-agbar-tower-in-barcelona-spain.html
The city is a pioneer in smart city and low-carbon solutions
The city is a pioneer in smart city and low-carbon solutions
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Source: Top 10 Smartest Cities in The World
