The buzz: “The role of digital technology is critical…to monitor the wide array of aspects of city living…connecting every citizen to policy-making and administration” (Harsh Tikku). The road to a truly smart city is paved with gold in the form of technology and collaboration. How? Technology enables the smart city through digitalization of administrative processes, analytics, and visualization of information. Collaboration enables everyone in the city and its ecosystem to share...

The buzz: “Engaging the broad public in the city-making process leads to better answers.” (smartcitiesdive.com)

The buzz: “The truth about ‘Smart Cities’ is that there is only going to be one way that they can become truly ‘smart’: through data and analytics” (David Barton, 7 Uses For Analytics In Smart Cities).

The buzz: “The truth about ‘Smart Cities’ is that there is only going to be one way that they can become truly ‘smart’: through data and analytics” (David Barton, 7 Uses For Analytics In Smart Cities).

The buzz: “It’s simply not feasible to rip out utility infrastructure to build new…There is, however, another way..introduce a layer of digital intelligence.” (Peter Madden OBE, 07/21/16).

The buzz: “Can smart cities also be safer cities?” (Safe Cities Survey, Hitachi Data Systems 2015).

The buzz: “I’ll never get over the fact that the buildings all light up at night….” (Alex Dimitrov, “American Boys” 2012 chapbook).

The buzz: “Government’s first duty and highest obligation is public safety” (Arnold Schwarzenegger).

The buzz: “Life is all about seating and lighting” (Graydon Carter). By 2050, 70+% of the world will live in cities.

The buzz: “There are many initiatives for Smart Cities, but we also need Smart Citizens” (Ankit Lai). By 2050, over 70 percent of the world’s population will live in cities.

The buzz: “Building a smart city? Follow the money” (placemeter.com).

The buzz: “Building a smart city? Follow the money” (placemeter.com). The American Society of Civil Engineers 2013 report card graded America’s infrastructure D+ and estimated US$ 3.6T investment is needed by 2020.

The buzz: “I have an affection for a great city” (H. W. Longfellow, 1886). News flash: By 2050, over 70% of the world will live in cities (U.N., 2014). Combined with the digital revolution, this accelerated urbanization presents cities with challenges and opportunities to meet citizens’ and businesses’ transportation, water, energy and safety needs.