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1. What is a Smart city?
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 A smart city is an urban
area that uses different types
of electronic data collection
sensors to supply
information which is used to
manage assets and
resources efficiently.

2. Smart City Technology Use
1. Multi-Modal Transportation
A smart city is one that will reduce vehicle traffic and allow people and goods to move
efficiently. The ability to do this better is a result of the cheap sensors and cameras to collect data about
the movement of people.
2. Infrastructure
From energy to water, the ability to analyze big amounts of data will lead to better city
planning and deployment of public work resources for maintenance.
3. Land use planning
Land use planning is a key function of all cities. Cities need to project how and what
they wish to like in 5, 10 and 20 years.
4. Services
From garbage collection to health and human services, cities spend significant funds on
providing basic functions to citizens.

3. Smart building
A smart building is any structure that uses automated processes to
automatically control the building’s operations including heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, security and other systems.
A smart building uses:
 sensors,
 actuators
 and microchips,

4. Benefits of Smart Cities
1. Sustainability. Cities that embrace IoT technology can optimize their
use of resources, including water, fuel, energy, and even waste.
2. Community. A city that illustrates a commitment to improvement
through smart initiatives is more likely to build strong , well-informed
and health communities.
3. Growth. Smart cities don’t just save municipalities money and improve
the lives of current residents; they also attract new residents. Who
wouldn’t want to live and work in a city with great air quality, low utility
costs, reliable public transit, and free-flowing Wi-Fi?