It’s All About AI
On the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is easy to get caught up in dystopian tales that fill the big screen. There are, of course, valid reasons for heightened vigilance, concern, and a skeptical Read More
Articles by Chelsea Collier
Smart Destinations and Our Connection to Island Communities
The term “smart cities” often conjures up images of glassy skyscrapers in bustling metropolitan areas with drones buzzing overhead while autonomous vehicles quietly purr through city streets. Those of us who work in this space Read More
People Centered Smart Cities Across the Americas
Smart city leaders from across the U.S. and Latin America took the stage on the final day of the 2024 All Americas Summit in San Antonio, Texas on May 31, 2024. The Summit, hosted by Read More
Smart City Leaders Rally in Raleigh
Highlights from the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo – Spring 2024 The Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo has been likened to a “homecoming” by smart city leaders who have been advancing in the Read More
Public Trust and Digital Transformation
There is a wide range of how smart city technology can be deployed in a city. Some applications (such as smart kiosks, smart street lights, or traffic monitoring cameras) have highly visible hardware but what Read More
Smart Cities Are About Meaningful Collaborations
One of the defining characteristics of a winning team is each player understands and plays to their strengths for the good of the group. This dynamic is easy to see in sports and often evident Read More
Simply the Best: The SCC Smart20
For the past seven years, Smart Cities Connect (SCC) has awarded 50 top projects to showcase and celebrate the work being done in communities around the world. In 2024, we will change it up and Read More
Are Smart Cities Age-Friendly?
The term “smart city” usually conjures up images of futuristic, fantastical cityscapes but the reality of implementing smart city initiatives is more based in reality. Designing and deploying smart technology is about responding to community Read More
Innovation at Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo Fall 2023
At Smart Cities Connect, there is never a shortage of innovative, impactful ideas and the Fall Conference and Expo was no exception. Each session buzzed with interesting exchanges about new technologies designed to support city Read More
What Is The One Thing Every Smart City Needs?
One of the best aspects of smart cities is the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and motivations that each person brings. People from all around the world consider an endless amount of approaches to integrate connected Read More