Smart Cities
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What are we doing?
Addressing innovations in technology to plan cities that are smarter, more resilient, and sustainable.
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How are we doing it?
• Providing APA members with the latest smart cities information and best practices for cutting edge community planning.
• Positioning planners as leaders in these changes by connecting with experts in technology.
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Contact for Question & to Join
Robert Kerns at apasmartcities@gmail.com
Smart Cities Resources
Below are a few important items to get started. To see more resources, visit APA’s KnowledgeBase collection.
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PAS Report 599
PAS Report 599 shows how smart cities can equitably integrate technology, community, and nature to enhance livability, sustainability, and resilience while fostering innovation, collaboration, and participatory co-creation.
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APA Smart Cities White Paper 2.0
This White Paper is provided by the APA Smart Cities Interest Group to update the original and more comprehensive Task Force White Paper listed below.
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APA Smart Cities and Sustainability Initiative
This report provides an overview of APA's Smart Cities & Sustainability Initiative. Individual sections introduce the initiative and the concept of smart cities, describe the components of smart cities, share findings about planning interest in smart cities, and provide recommendations for future work.
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Getting Smart About Smart Cities: USDN Resource Guide
This guide is designed to help local governments improve public services through the adoption of information and communication technologies. Individual sections address smart cities concepts and discuss key approaches and promising practices.
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Habitat III Issue Papers 21 – Smart Cities
This UN Issue Paper provides a global perspective on the pressing issues related to smart cities planning and development.
Latest News & Other Highlights
Be on the lookout for the release of the new PAS Report for Smart Cities the Smart Cities Interest Group assisted before of the year.