13. Smart Cities: Everyone’s Connected
If everyone, every home, and every business is connected via the Internet of Things (IoT), why not take the next step and connect your entire neighborhood, or even the whole city? Connected devices can help reduce congestion on local roadways, alert the fire department in case of emergencies, and even signal the need for road maintenance or additional police patrols. The smart city might mean a smaller government—or a more intrusive one. It all depends.
Understanding the Smart City
The Internet of Things has a lot to offer municipalities of all sizes. It’s not surprising, then, that there’s a lot of talk—and a bit of action—on the whole “smart city” front. In fact, there’s a recognized smart city concept ...
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