Envision Charlotte's Path to a Smart City

摘要

For the first time, more than half of the world's population lives in towns and cities, demonstrating a trend of ever-expanding urban centers. As city populations grow, the demand for city services increases, particularly straining energy and water. Energy and water resources are foundational to a city's prosperity and sustainability. Managing their future will require more creative thinking and collaboration than ever. The support of public, private and civic stakeholders along with technological advancements will play an important role in the responsible management of energy and water. One city is taking a holistic and integrated approach to engaging these disparate groups and demonstrating the benefits-environmental and economic-of real, lasting change. Envision Charlotte, a smart cities demonstration project in Charlotte, North Carolina, has assembled a strong consortium of public and private interests with shafed vision and momentum.