Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has stood as ...

When Jorge Cardenas came to work for the city of Brownsville in 2022, the city had consistently been ranked the "worst ...

A more unified definition, one built around responsible governance rather than cutting-edge technology, would be useful.

Futuristic city protected by digital dome. Concept of cyber security, smart home, internet security, data security, digital privacy, insurance and personal data protection. The notion of a "smart city ...

Since artificial intelligence transforms vast amounts of city data into actionable insights, smart city AI innovations create sustainable, secure and human-centered urban ecosystems that redefine ...

One of the easiest and most overlooked ways states can jump-start a smart city strategy is standing in plain sight: streetlights. As one of the largest, most widely distributed infrastructure networks ...

With sustained political will, private-sector discipline, and deliberate planning informed by the lessons of neighboring states, Kaima Smart City has the potential to redefine urban development in ...

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray ...