IMAGINE a city lit up with neon, the streets slick from a gentle drizzle, and flying cars zooming overhead. Holographic ads beam from towering skyscrapers, and pedestrians walk by, wearing augmented reality visors that light up their faces. It’s a scene straight out of Blade Runner 2049, where technology and urban life blend seamlessly.
While it may seem like science fiction, the reality of smart cities is slowly unfolding. Around the world, cities are taking steps towards becoming smarter and it’s transforming how governments, and municipalities operate. But what can smart cities really do for us?