Smart Cities For Dummies

Discover the global smart cities movement! Building efficient, prosperous, healthy, and inclusive communities requires new solutions. This book helps you understand the solutions and the tools needed to prepare for a future that belongs to cities. Look inside to find a starter guide to planning and delivering smarter and more sustainable cities. You'll learn the steps for creating a smart city strategy with a focus on areas such as greener cities, clean energy, digitalization, and new forms of urban transportation. Inside... Defining a smart city Implementing urban innovation Increasing economic and job opportunities Funding a strategy Addressing the climate crisis Exploring new technologies Ensuring privacy and cybersecurity