Nearly a decade into the “smart city” movement, observers from planning, transportation and privacy arenas are turning a critical eye to technology in search of a problem to solve. Too often, smart ...

If a smart city is defined as a civilization that uses technology to support the community, then the origins of this concept date back at least to the Neanderthals. While the concept has, of course, ...

Cox Communications collaborates with local leaders and officials to drive smart community development. (Cox Communications photo) It’s no secret that technology can make our lives easier in a variety ...

The term “smart city” was coined in the mid-2000s to describe an idealized blend of modern technologies, enlightened urban planning and broadly inclusive civic engagement. It’s a semi-utopian notion ...

Will real-time sensors and data offer new solutions to the challenges cities face, or just exacerbate existing inequalities? DURHAM, N.C. -- If you own an internet-connected “smart” device, chances ...

Beginning in September, Atlantic City Electric will start the broad installation of new smart meters for its nearly 565,000 customers. That installation process will continue through 2024 as part of ...

Urban technologies were meant to connect, protect, and enhance the lives of citizens. What happened? In 1959, in a short essay called “The Great Game to Come,” a little-known Dutch visual artist named ...

Throughout the world, governments have been challenged by rapid urbanization, increased citizen expectations and the need for modern infrastructure. The advent of cloud computing has accelerated the ...

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