Living in a city where digital innovation and technology are used to drive sustainability and liveability is a dream for many people. Such urban settlements are called "smart cities." A recent survey showed that Singapore has been the best example of such an innovative city for the past two years
For several years, Singapore has invested in innovations designed to increase the use of electric and autonomous vehicles. The city has also given access to its inhabitants to data such as city noise levels, levels of air humidity and parking spots available... With such initiatives common for its inhabitants, the city-state remains the smartest city worldwide for the second year in a row in a recent ranking.
This report, published by the Institute of Management Development (IMD), in Lausanne, Switzerland, shows how new technologies can impact the quality of life of citizens. This study looked at 109 cities in total (seven more than in last year's inaugural edition) between April and May 2020, analysing five key areas: health and safety, mobility, activities, opportunities and governance.