COVID-19 Accelerates Move to Smart Cities and Tech Innovation

Only two per cent of respondents of delegates at the first Smart City Futures think the United States is a leader in building smart cities. That’s a jarring lack of confidence in American leadership in what is a major growth area.

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Daniel Libeskind, the man who led the re-visioning of Ground Zero, used to travel the world on his projects.

The world of fiber optic and 5G communications is about to accelerate data and connectivity. But America risks losing out on the benefits of this technology revolution if it doesn’t re-establish its leadership and make sure every resident is well connected. The second edition of Smart City Futures will focus on building digital infrastructure for the future, and harnessing its data to build better cities. 

With more than 40 publications across the United States, BridgeTower Media provides original perspectives on how we work, live and play. Here's some of the latest news and insights to the smart city movement that is shaping our future:

• Why real estate is hot in the suburbs

• It’s not just for houses - major multi-story developments are being built with high-tech plywood

• A trend that’s only just begun: the New York Port Authority doubles its electric shuttle bus fleet

• More than a gaming town: Atlantic City will be home to a new center for drone research
  

• An Oregon group looks to entice developers to build sustainably

• The future is brevity: Newmark Knight Frank is now just Newmark

• A female architect’s advice: “Put fear behind you”
  

• Want to build a smarter city? Know what the people need