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Humans have been living in cities for a long time now. Something like six thousand years ago the first human settlements grew large enough to earn that title. Over the millenia great cities rose and fell. The center of a great empire in one century could be left empty and abandoned the next. But while the fortunes of individual cities were always precarious the idea of the city continued to thrive. But it wasn’t until the 20th century when the majority of humans moved to large densely populated cities. Electricity, plumbing and the car allowed cities to grow to previously unimaginable sizes. Now, in the early 21st century information technology is giving us the chance to rethink what the city can be. Managing resources like water, power and sanitation can be far more efficient if you know exactly when to deliver those services when people need them. But redesigning the city for the information age isn’t going to be easy. There are many stakeholders that need to be oriented towards a common vision. And in a democracy like Canada getting people to agree about anything is always a challenge. So, explaining that vision is hugely important. Suresh Parmachand has been thinking a lot about that vision. He previously worked with the Canadian Standards Association to develop smart technology rules and regulations for Canadian industry. Now as the VP of marketing for Trend Hunter he helps brands to prepare for the next phase of the digital economy.

What life in the smart city will be like

Innisfil Accelerates Podcast, Smart CitiesBy Innisfil AcceleratesApril 26, 2021

Humans have been living in cities for a long time now. Something like six thousand years ago the first human settlements grew large enough to earn that title. Over the millennia great cities rose and fell. The center of a great empire in one century could be left empty and abandoned the next. But while…

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