Smart City Strategies

The following examples of smart city strategies are a collection of relatively random choices, selected to represent almost every area of the world. After all, the smart city movement is global. You’ll see that I’ve grouped the cities by region for convenience. You may find the list and its content fascinating, but hopefully also quite valuable in understanding both the similarities and diversity of smart city focus areas for cities. These areas and approaches aren’t comprehensive in my summaries, and I apologize to each city in advance for any glaring omissions or errors. The items chosen were those that jumped out in the research on each city and were worth sharing simply for the purpose of illustrating the type of work being done. I encourage you to scan the list, and also to follow the website links and explore some of the city’s strategies more deeply. My hope is that this list serves as not just a learning exercise but also an opportunity to be inspired and driven to action.

Note: Not every city had a dedicated smart city microsite, so I’ve done my best to link to a relevant page.

AFRICA

Country	Kenya
City	Konza Technopolis
Website	`www.konza.go.ke/smart-city`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	A new city under construction, aimed at being a sustainable, world-class technology hub and a major economic driver for the nation Infrastructure services: transportation, utilities, public safety, environment Citizen services: access and participation City services: city information, planning, and development Business services: supportive services for local commerce

Country	South Africa
City	Cape Town
Website	`www.capetown.gov.za`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Digital government Digital inclusion Digital economy Digital infrastructure Free public Wi-Fi Sustainability focus with particular emphasis on water management Use of open data

ASIA

Country	India
City	New Delhi
Website	`http://smartcity.ndmc.gov.in/pages/home.aspx`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Improved physical and social infrastructure Governance Education Sustainability Civic participation Technology solutions that include smart parking, wastewater recycling, smart lighting, and expanded use of solar

Country	Japan
City	Tokyo
Website	`www.seisakukikaku.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/basic-plan/actionplan-for-2020`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Become a global financial and economic center Increase the city's desirability as a tourist destination Make environmental improvements Prioritize the safety of residents and visitors Promote physical and mental health Reduce energy consumption

Country	Singapore (City-State)
City	Singapore
Website	`www.smartnation.sg`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Government, economy, and services powered by digital innovation Facilitating innovation in the private and public sectors Focusing on health services Sharing and collaborating on solutions in the region and with the world Virtual Singapore (digital twin): `www.nrf.gov.sg/programmes/virtual-singapore` Using open data

Country	South Korea
City	Seoul
Website	`www.seoulsolution.kr/en`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Smart use of technology to support the city Culture of civic participation Improved infrastructure Promotion as a city of culture Free Wi-Fi for residents and visitors Test bed for new urban technologies

AUSTRALIA

Country	Australia
City	Canterbury Bankstown
Website	`https://haveyoursay.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/smart-cbcity-roadmap`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Utilize data for better services and decision-making Develop self-service solutions Deliver a public performance dashboard Build a culture of innovation Improve building planning and design

Country	Australia
City	Melbourne
Website	`www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/about-melbourne/melbourne-profile/smart-city/Pages/smart-city.aspx`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Responsiveness to the changing needs of community, environment, and economy Reduction of litter Free Wi-Fi for all residents and visitors Test-and-learn areas for exploring new technologies such as 5G and IoT Innovation challenges CityLab as a space to prototype and test new ideas and city services with the community Use of open data

Country	Australia
City	North Sydney
Website	`www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/Business_Projects/Business_Economic_Development/Economic_Development/Smart_City_Strategy_and_Action_Plan`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Focus on a great place to work, study, and visit Improved infrastructure Increased economic activity Sustainability More inclusiveness and connectivity Civic engagement in decision-making on technology use in the community

EUROPE

Country	Ireland
City	Dublin
Website	`https://smartdublin.ie`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Develop better services Promote innovative urban solutions Improve economic activity Increase engagement and collaboration across all sectors of the economy Develop smart districts Use open data

Country	Netherlands
City	Amsterdam
Website	`https://amsterdamsmartcity.com/`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Adopt new technologies such as drones and IoT Improve energy, water, and waste management Reduce traffic congestion Minimize waste Increase decision-making tools Engage community in idea generation

Country	Russia
City	Moscow
Website	`www.mos.ru/en/city/projects/smartcity`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Creation and operation of central traffic management center Wide range of digital services Development of unified online medical system for all resident health needs Civic engagement solutions Focus on public safety Free Wi-Fi across the city Use open data

Country	Spain
City	Barcelona
Website	`https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/digital/en/about-us`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Increased quality of life through the use of advanced technology Investment in infrastructure Sustainability Civic engagement and collaborative decision-making with citizens Technology use in improving traffic congestion and for lowering energy costs Use of open data

Country	Sweden
City	Stockholm
Website	`https://international.stockholm.se/governance/smart-and-connected-city/strategy-for-a-smart-and-connected-city`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Deliver a high quality of life Provide best environment for business Focus on economic, ecologic, democratic, and social sustainability Deliver innovative solutions, transparency, and connectivity Adopt the Internet of Things, big data, and analytics Use open data Deploy integrated platforms

Country	United Kingdom
City	London
Website	`www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/business-and-economy/supporting-londons-sectors/smart-london`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Become the smartest city in the world Create more user-designed services Create world-class connectivity, including the adoption of 5G Engage citizens in innovation Improve transportation Use open data

MIDDLE EAST

Country	Israel
City	Tel Aviv
Website	`www.tel-aviv.gov.il/en/abouttheCity/Pages/SmartCity.aspx`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Focus on civic engagement and public participation Creation and support of DigiTel, a communication platform that provides residents with information and services Sustainable neighborhoods Focus on support for start-ups Vision to be the smartest city in the world Use open data

Country	United Arab Emirates
City	Dubai
Website	`www.smartdubai.ae`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Create the happiest city on the planet Deliver seamless, safe, efficient, and impactful city experiences Use leading technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain Eliminate paper in government Develop principles and ethics in the use of AI Support start-ups and entrepreneurs Implement the Data First initiative to support the adoption of data as a valuable resource

Country	Saudi Arabia
City	NEOM
Website	`www.neom.com/en-us`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	New city that is in the planning stages Will operate independently from the existing governmental framework, with its own tax and labor laws and an autonomous judicial system Powered entirely by wind and solar Proposed use of robots for areas such as security, logistics, home delivery, and caregiving Technology-intensive approaches that include education, transport, and entertainment services

NORTH AMERICA

Country	Canada
City	Toronto
Website	`www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/long-term-vision-plans-and-strategies/smart-cityto`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Connectivity and inclusiveness of people to city services Increased civic participation Improved digital infrastructure Support for evidence-based decision-making Working relationship with Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company, to convert a section of the city into the most innovative district in the world Use of open data

Country	United States
City	Columbus, Ohio
Website	`www.columbus.gov/smartcity`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Improved quality of life Economic growth Sustainability Use of technology to improve energy use, public safety, and public services Particular focus on innovation in the transportation space Use open data

Country	United States
City	Henderson, Nevada
Website	`www.cityofhenderson.com/information-technology/smart-city-strategy`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Increased quality of life Focus on education, including learning opportunities and digital literacy Increased economic competitiveness Use of technology to improve public safety and transportation Use of smart water meters to promote improved water management

Country	United States
City	Las Vegas, Nevada
Website	`https://innovate.vegas/Programs-Projects/smart-city`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Creation of an innovation district Public safety Increased economic growth Improved transportation options Education programs Healthcare Programs for underserved communities Use of open data

SOUTH AMERICA

Country	Argentina
City	Buenos Aires
Website	`www.buenosaires.gob.ar`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Transform public administration Make the focus citizen-centered in all projects Digitize government paperwork Improve public transit system Make data-driven decisions Use open data

Country	Brazil
City	Rio de Janeiro
Website	`http://prefeitura.rio`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Improve the smart infrastructure Increase civic engagement Integrate city services and utilities into one operations center Improve education Focus on public safety and emergency response Use open data

Country	Chile
City	Santiago
Website	`www.gobiernosantiago.cl`
Strategic Focus Areas and Approach	Transition to clean and renewable energy Improve transportation infrastructure and options Increase economic opportunities Enhance the promotion of culture and inclusion Use open data

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