The document outlines the city of Valencia, Spain's strategy to become a smart city through 10 goals: improving quality of life, environment, innovation, decision-making, infrastructure, social projects, transparency, position in smart cities, services, and job growth. It details 4 phases from 2012-2014 that established a local innovation covenant, smart city strategy, VLCi platform, and open data portal. The strategy relies on defining standard indicators, applying information technology, promoting citizen participation, and collaboration. The open data portal has led to several successful startup applications in mobility, tourism, and other areas. The smart city efforts also involve digital citizen participation and involvement in international city networks and an urban social lab.