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In 2014 the United Nations released a report projecting that by 2050, 70 percent of the world’s populations will live in urban areas. With rapid urbanization in mind, many countries have started planning to strategically supporting the development of smart cities and communities: urban centers—enabled by ICT technology and reinforced by sustainability and livability goals—that maximize resource allocation and efficiency of services through intelligent, connected devices and automated systems. This meeting explored the role of connectedness and sustainability in smart communities and the partnerships between governments, universities, and industry that are integral to advancing smart community development.
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Over half the world's population currently lives in urban areas, and the United Nations has projected that by 2050 that number will rise to 70 percent. Given the rapid urbanization trend happening around the globe, coupled with shifting demographics and disruptive technological change, many countrie...
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