Smart cities: “It takes an ecosystem”

More than a dozen of the world’s top technology firms in areas like smart energy, water and transportation have formed the Smart Cities Council to provide cities with tools and best practices to achieve prosperity and sustainability…

“All over the world, rapid urbanization is putting enormous stress on city resources and infrastructure,” said Jesse Berst, founding chairman of the Smart Cities Council. “Cities are at a crossroads; many are nearing the point at which they could easily become overwhelmed by issues related to crime, congestion, and public health and safety. To prevent this, cities can use smart technologies to not just manage problems, but to usher in a new era of prosperity and sustainability.”