At first blush, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Masdar and Singapore might not
seem to have a lot in common. But they are among the seven cities that
can serve as models for the smart urban centers that are needed as more
and more of the world's population become city dwellers.
Today 52 percent of global population lives in cities. By 2050, that
percentage is projected to grow to 70 percent, placing demands on cities
that far outstrip the current capabilities of most urban centers.
"Technology will play a central role in determining whether future
cities are harmonious, vibrant and sustainable or discontented, wasteful
and unsustainable," says a recent report from Lux Research.
"Efficient future cities will integrate technologies to reduce their
environmental impacts while sustainably coping with growing
populations."
GreenBiz Group calls that vision of connected, smart urban centers VERGE cities.
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