Research and analysis

Smart cities: background paper

Considers what smart cities mean, and the opportunities that they present for UK economic growth.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 9 October 2013

Documents

Smart cities: background paper

Ref: BIS/13/1209

PDF, 511 KB, 47 pages

Details

This document considers the challenges for cities. It also looks at the role which the smart city concept plays, the opportunities for business and the role of government in strengthening UK capability.

This paper contributes to the Information Economy Strategy within the government’s Industrial Strategy. Related research papers include:

• The Smart City Market: Opportunities for the UK
• Global Innovators: International Case Studies on Smart Cities

You can also take a tour around Birmingham, Smart City

Published 9 October 2013