What is a Smart City: Technologies & Challenges slide presentation at SWXSW 2017

1. What is a Smart City:
Technologies & Challenges
Sherri Greenberg, Clinical Professor,
LBJ School of Public Affairs
srgreenberg@austin.utexas.edu
@srgreenberg

2. What is a Smart City?
A smart city uses new technologies, and new
engagement and governance models to improve
service delivery and access to quality of life for all of
its residents.
Sherri’s Definition

3. City of Austin Challenges

4. Affordable Housing
Access

5. SMART AUSTIN
MOBILITY
Smart Cities
Use Technology, Data and Policies to
Improve People’s Lives

6. The Vision
.
• Improved Mobility: More Options & Better Access for All
• Lower Traffic Costs
• Improved Health
• Improved Safety
• Ladders of Opportunity
• Job Creation
• Reduced Emissions
• Connection to Community Goals: Affordability, Vision Zero,
Complete Streets, Imagine Austin

7. Thank You!
Sherri Greenberg, Clinical Professor
LBJ School of Public Affairs
srgreenberg@austin.utexas.ed
@srgreenberg