23. Smart Cities_US

‘Smart cities’ represent the integrated, digital future of cities. Also called the “wired”, “networked” or “ubiquitous” city, the “smart city” is the latest in a long line of catch-phrases, referring to the development of technology-based urban systems for driving efficient city management and economic growth. These can be anything from city-wide public wifi systems to the provision of smart water meters in individual homes. In this episode of The Urban Squeeze, Tony and Jason discuss the journey of some cities towards ‘smart city’ status. They examine some positive and negative implications of this new frontier and ask how good planning can help make cities 'smarter'?