Regional (Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Romania, UK)

The current economic crisis, combined with growing citizen expectations, is placing increasing pressure on European cities to provide better and more efficient infrastructures and services, often for less cost. This trend has contributed to the growing popularity and use of the term ‘Smart City.’ Definitions of a ‘Smart City’ vary widely – ranging from the use of discrete new technology applications such as RFID and the Internet of Things through to a more holistic conception of intelligent, integrated working that is closely linked to the concept of Living Labs and user-generated services.

Related Subject(s): Democracy and Governance