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🚀The top 10 leading smart cities in the U.S.! Does your city make the list? This data was compiled by real estate technology firm ProptechOS which analysed the nation's 48 largest cities across 16 metrics related to connectivity and infrastructure, sustainability and tech job market. Seattle snagged the top spot from Austin, Texas which ranked as No.1 in 2023. 🏆 Looking more closely at each of the three categories, however: 🏙️The city with the best smart city infrastructure: Austin 🌳The greenest city: Kansas City, Missouri 💻The city with the hottest tech job market: Washington, D.C. Reference: Smart Cities Dive #SmartCities #TechInnovation #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁! 🌟 📈 The City of North Port is thrilled to be ranked No. 36 nationwide out of 410 metropolitan areas in Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report! This places North Port in the Top 50 cities nationwide, a testament to our city's dynamic growth and opportunity. ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Attracting and developing top talent. ✅ 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: Stability and sustainability across key industries. ✅ 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: A community where quality of life meets opportunity. 💼 Ranking in the top 9 percent of U.S. metros, North Port continues to shine as a hub for innovation, business and vibrant living. We’re proud to be a city on the rise, setting the standard for what’s possible in the region and beyond. #NorthPortFL #Top50City #EconomicDevelopment #LeadingMetroLocations 🔗 Read more by clicking on the source: https://lnkd.in/grapPQFW

European and Asian smart cities are leading globally, outpacing North American ones. The 2024 Smart City Index highlights seven of the top 10 smart cities in Europe. Released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center’s Smart City Observatory and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization, this index evaluates 142 cities internationally through data analysis and resident feedback, shedding light on how city infrastructure and technology affect city performance and residents' well-being. 🚀 #SmartCities #Innovation #QualityofLife

We are excited to share our latest blog post highlighting the top metros and cities for in-migration in 2024, with Dallas leading the way. As a hub of opportunity and growth, Dallas continues to attract new residents seeking economic potential and vibrant living conditions. This detailed analysis dives into the factors driving this trend and what it means for individuals and businesses alike. Discover more about the migration patterns shaping the future of our metropolitan areas and how they can impact your business strategies. Read the full article here: [U-Haul Growth Metros and Cities of 2024: Dallas Top Metro for In-Migration](https://ift.tt/tVG7T8y)

I'm not at all surprised. Seattle has been crowned the smartest city in the U.S... So when I got married in 1990 and moved to Seattle (from Abu Dhabi), I worked for some time with a research company that gathered data for state and city governmental entities on sustainability and smart solutions. We offered intelligence on adoption of recycling, on green energy solutions, and ran focus groups to assess attitudes to help mobilize action. This new announcement that puts Seattle first is based on an assessment of 16 key indicators across three main categories: connectivity and infrastructure, sustainability, and the tech job market. These metrics are used to determine the overall scores for each city. Seattle edged out last year's top city, Austin, to claim the title of the smartest city in the U.S., with an overall score of 75.7 out of 100. Miami wasn't far behind, achieving a score of 75.4. As you know Seattle is home to tech giants such as Amazon and Microsoft, excelled in tech infrastructure, with 34 artificial intelligence companies and 13 Internet of Things companies per 100,000 residents. What you may not know is that Seattle (and the PNW) is lush green with the most breathtaking natural environment you can imagine. In terms of sustainability, Seattle has enhanced its tree coverage by 13,700 hectares from 2010 to 2020 and has established the equivalent of 10 electric vehicle charging points per 100,000 residents. Now half the year we organize corporate retreats where we showcase sustainability solutions in Seattle and PNW, and nothing delivers impact quite like a visit to the mountains and islands. #sustainability #smartcities #innovation #seattle #world4good #tamakkan

The report, published by Area Development and compiled with data from Chmura Economics & Analytics, is titled: 2024’s Leading Metro Locations: U.S. Cities on the Rise Amid an Economic Reshuffling. The magazine says its study reveals shifting dynamics in America’s cities. Rio Grande Guardian Area Development https://lnkd.in/gpwfh5nT

Announcing the release of our global cities study: From Future Vision to Urban Reality In mid-2022, ThoughtLab conducted a groundbreaking study of 200 cities across the globe, focusing on how urban areas planned to adapt to rapidly changing trends—many of which were accelerated by the pandemic. Our findings revealed that while cities had developed ambitious, future-ready plans to become more sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and digitally enabled, there were still questions about how they would execute these strategies. Fast forward to 2024: We've expanded our research to 250 cities to gain deeper insights into how urban leaders are now putting their plans into action. Our follow-up study, conducted in Q2 2024, uncovers the practical steps cities are taking to operationalize their future visions. 📅 Mark your calendars for November 5th! That's when we'll be releasing the full study, packed with invaluable data and insights into how cities worldwide are navigating the future. #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #CityResilience #FutureOfCities #ThoughtLeadership #DigitalTransformation Axis Communications Deloitte FTI Consulting General Motors Intel Corporation Itron, Inc. ServiceNow Wireside Communications®

🌍The Future of Cities: From Smart to Sustainable Resilience 🌍 The cities we live in today simply cannot meet the demands of tomorrow. We stand at a critical crossroads where bold decisions must replace superficial fixes. Cities are more than infrastructure—they are living, breathing ecosystems where governments, businesses, and citizens come together to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Here are five key takeaways from the “From #Smart to #Smarter Cities - Leveraging integration, data and enablement for sustainable urban transformations” report. 🤝 Integration for Insight and Value: Breaking down silos and fostering multi-sector collaboration enables cities to unlock innovation and align investments, reducing #risks and maximizing #value. 📊 Data-Driven Decision Making: Real-time, high-quality data is the cornerstone of informed decision-making, enabling cities to enhance efficiency, citizen engagement, and sustainability outcomes. 🌐 Enablement and Collaboration: Cities thrive when they empower citizens and businesses to co-create solutions. Public-private partnerships and participatory governance foster innovation and adaptability. 🌱Sustainability and Equity: Urban strategies must holistically address environmental, social, and economic challenges, ensuring inclusivity and leaving no citizen behind. 👀Robust Governance and Oversight: Transparent data governance and effective oversight are essential for trust and accountability, ensuring the success of smart city initiatives. The most successful cities will embrace integration, data, and collaboration to drive lasting change. They will thrive under pressure, creating spaces where cutting-edge technologies meet human-centric values. Get real life examples, practical insights, advice and new inspiration in the “From smart to smarter cities” from #KPMG. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OqHIXd As someone passionate about sustainability and innovation, I believe the future of cities lies in their ability to listen, adapt, and include every voice. Let’s connect, collaborate, and innovate! Share your ideas, and let’s build cities that are not just smart but also sustainable, equitable, and resilient. #smartcities #sustainability #urbaninnovation #datadriven #collaboration #circulareconomy #inclusivegrowth

Información=Conocimiento=Prevención "The World Smart Cities Outlook 2024... These Guidelines (first draft) will ensure that cities prioritize inclusivity, sustainability and responsible technology use, leveraging real-world evidence to address successes and challenges in navigating digitalization and urbanization... UN-Habitat"

Check out the latest reflection by Marketplace Advisor Dominic Papa. #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #ProcurementSolutions Read his insights here: https://lnkd.in/e374PE4t