Get smart: making our cities great places to live

To remain livable and economically competitive, rapidly growing cities need to embrace high-tech solutions to solve their many practical problems. However, how willing are citizens to sacrifice their privacy for the benefits of smart cities, and can government regulations keep up with new tech? This places a significant burden on vital infrastructure, such as transport, housing, energy supply, health care and waste management. Livability in the megacities of tomorrow will largely be determined by the smart solutions being developed today. The term "smart city" is popular among policymakers worldwide.