OVERVIEW: Smart buildings and self-driving vehicles are playing a large role in the development of smart infrastructures across the United States, leading cities to a greener future.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® report Smart Infrastructure: Building & Mobility Solutions for US Smart Cities defines the goal of smart cities as “[using] emerging technology to create more efficient cities, address unique challenges and create a better life for citizens.”
As the United States joins other countries and cities in the mission to become smart — with 12 of the top 50 smartest cities in the world — innovators are using technology to relieve traffic congestion, improve mobility, accommodate the growing urban population and more.
