Smarter Cities: Using Data to Drive Urban Innovation
By 2050, over 70% of us will live in
cities. But are our cities ready? Today, cities face challenges such as aging
infrastructure, inadequate transportation, and inefficient bureaucratic
processes. We must rethink how cities operate and deliver services, and turn to
digital tools, data, and intelligent connected systems. Our cities must
grow smarter—and we're going to need a whole new generation of people with
entirely new skills to help. Find out where the best opportunities are for
making a meaningful difference. This course is designed to introduce those with
an interest in the future of cities to the idea of urban innovation. We
introduce the roles and skills needed to enter in this exciting new field. We
illustrate the concepts using examples from successful smart cities across the
globe. If you want to understand how you can begin or advance a career in this
area, or are simply interested in the future of your community, then this is
the right introductory course for you.
Are you involved in running a
county?
Topics include:
- The challenges of rapid urban development
- Understanding the basic functions and needs of 21st century cities
- Exploring what makes a smart city smart
- How smart cities are planned and maintained
- The role of big data in driving urban innovation
- Open data and smart cities
- Smart cities and the Internet of Things
Reach out to us for more details on outreach@opencastlabs-africa.com
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