Research and analysis

Smart cities international case studies: global innovators

Case studies on 6 of the leading smart cities worldwide. BIS research paper number 135.

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

Documents

Global innovators: international case studies on smart cities

Ref: BIS/13/1216

PDF, 1.05 MB, 58 pages

Details

This document reports on the experiences and identifies lessons learned from 6 leading cities around the world:

• Chicago
• Rio de Janeiro
• Stockholm
• Boston
• Barcelona
• Hong Kong

While all cities are unique, they also have common objectives and face common challenges. This study of 6 cities focused on how these cities are addressing their challenges, and how they are adapting their organisations to deliver new digital services to their citizens. It highlights common themes for cities adopting smart approaches to city management.

See also:

• Smart Cities: Background Paper
• The Smart City Market: Opportunities for the UK
• Take a tour around Birmingham, Smart City

Published 9 October 2013