A Smarter Urban Future

“Smart Cities are already a reality. Government and private sector initiatives worldwide are exploring innovative ways to make cities in the 21st Century more efficient, more livable, and more competitive. We believe that achieving these goals is not just about being technologically advanced – it’s also about urban renewal and citizen engagement,” said Bruno Peters, IBI Group Smart Cities Task Force Lead, and author of the whitepaper.

The whitepaper draws on the firm’s experience designing smart cities and delivering intelligent transportation systems internationally, and sheds light on the key elements required for cities to develop and implement a successful strategy.

In 2017, IBI Group became North America Lead Partner for the Smart Cities Council – a global consortium that works with leading companies to explore how technology can solve critical infrastructural challenges. “The Smart City model offers a way to improve the quality of city life through the incorporation of technology and intelligent systems into the design of both physical and human infrastructure,” says Paul Lavallee, IBI Director, Intelligence. “Joining the Smart Cities Council is an important step in IBI Group’s contribution to the Smart City movement across North America and the world, making our cities healthier, more livable and resilient.”