Smart citizens lead way to smart cities

Independent technology initiatives help improve municipal services

23 February 2025 - 00:00 By ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK

The dream of the smart city has long been held up as the pinnacle of urban evolution. The promise of seamlessly connected infrastructure, real-time data analytics and AI-driven efficiency has hovered on the horizon for decades, but almost as a mirage in the distance...

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