Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing fabulously. We're all SOOOO excited to see you in committee. In the meantime, you can do some extra research and read our lovely blogs <3
Today, I wanted to talk about the realistic side of smart cities and how they can actually be implemented in our societies. Refer to this article for more info: https://tech.co/news/smart-cities-connected-citizen-data-2019-01
Often, when people hear the term "smart cities", they think of extremely advanced (and sometimes inexistent) technologies, such as flying cars or futuristic computing systems. However, smart cities don't necessarily have to be something out of a sci-fi novel; they're just regular cities that develop more advanced communication systems. Smart cities collect information about their residents and the environment in order to save energy, time, and money. This can be done through energy-efficient lights and buildings, better traffic lights, easier payment methods, or integrated identification systems, such as that of e-Estonia. It's important to remember that there are already tons of cities that are implementing these ideas, and the main roadblock in preventing more smart city development is the lack of immediate benefits; government officials don't know if it's worth the investment. However, in the long run, smart cities not only make life easier for the residents, but they also save valuable resources and reduce the hassle that comes along with outdated bureaucratic systems. From this article, I want you to think about the building blocks of smart cities and how you can build strong resolutions that center around realistic development plans.
Okayyy bye y'all. Have fun writing position papers!
Tal
Hope you're all doing fabulously. We're all SOOOO excited to see you in committee. In the meantime, you can do some extra research and read our lovely blogs <3
Today, I wanted to talk about the realistic side of smart cities and how they can actually be implemented in our societies. Refer to this article for more info: https://tech.co/news/smart-cities-connected-citizen-data-2019-01
Often, when people hear the term "smart cities", they think of extremely advanced (and sometimes inexistent) technologies, such as flying cars or futuristic computing systems. However, smart cities don't necessarily have to be something out of a sci-fi novel; they're just regular cities that develop more advanced communication systems. Smart cities collect information about their residents and the environment in order to save energy, time, and money. This can be done through energy-efficient lights and buildings, better traffic lights, easier payment methods, or integrated identification systems, such as that of e-Estonia. It's important to remember that there are already tons of cities that are implementing these ideas, and the main roadblock in preventing more smart city development is the lack of immediate benefits; government officials don't know if it's worth the investment. However, in the long run, smart cities not only make life easier for the residents, but they also save valuable resources and reduce the hassle that comes along with outdated bureaucratic systems. From this article, I want you to think about the building blocks of smart cities and how you can build strong resolutions that center around realistic development plans.
Okayyy bye y'all. Have fun writing position papers!
Tal
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