Smart city projects help manage costs, create new revenue opportunities and more

Imagine a city where the daily commute is shortened by 15-30 minutes. Emergency response times are cut by 25-30 percent. Time spent interacting with healthcare and government is reduced by 45-60 percent. 100 percent of your community’s students have access to digital education tools. Water consumption is lowered by as much as 20–30 percent. Digital communities drive increased citizen engagement.

What is a smart city?

A smart city delivers intelligent capabilities and improves quality of life for its constituents by using technology to respond, in real-time, to its ever-changing environment. A smart city can have a profound impact in areas such as economic development, transportation, utilities and public safety. Together, we can improve the lives of those who live, work and play in your community, making the possibility of progress achievable for all.

How does this work in action? For example, as a gigabit provider for St. Petersburg, FL, Spectrum is pleased to fund the 3-year grant for the city to join the US Ignite Smart Gigabit Community program.

The most critical investment for smart cities of tomorrow is also the most fundamental: the underlying technology infrastructure.