49 Corporate The IBM vision for a smarter city Quality of life, water Kehoe-IBM uses technology to bring cities and energy (2011a) forward so that they can accomplish consumption, these types of objectives: networks, information. Quality of life for its citizens and – visitors, A well-managed city works to – create an optimal urban environment for its citizens, visitors, and industries by focusing on urban design, energy and water management, and an efficient and easy-to-use transportation system. These cities provide better performing and reliable city services that enable simplified and integrated access to services. A healthy and safe city – addresses the health and safety of residents and visitors through innovations in local health care networks, disease management and prevention, social services, food safety, public safety, and individual information privacy. A sustainable city implements – concrete measures toward sustainability through, for example, reduced consumption of energy and water and reduced emissions of CO2. Possible measures that can make a city sustainable include urban planning principles for mixed land use, architecture and construction principles for buildings, and methods to use rainwater instead of treated water. A city with good governance – strives to improve the quality and efficiency of city services. It mandates transparency and accountability at all levels of the government. It provides the means to listen, understand, and respond to the needs of its citizens and businesses.
49 Corporate The IBM vision for a smarter city uses technology to bring cities forward so that they can accomplish these types of objectives: – Quality of life for its citizens and visitors, – A well-managed city works to create an optimal urban environment for its citizens, visitors, and industries by focusing on urban design, energy and water management, and an efficient and easy-to-use transportation system. These cities provide better performing and reliable city services that enable simplified and integrated access to services. – A healthy and safe city addresses the health and safety of residents and visitors through innovations in local health care networks, disease management and prevention, social services, food safety, public safety, and individual information privacy. – A sustainable city implements concrete measures toward sustainability through, for example, reduced consumption of energy and water and reduced emissions of CO2. Possible measures that can make a city sustainable include urban planning principles for mixed land use, architecture and construction principles for buildings, and methods to use rainwater instead of treated water. – A city with good governance strives to improve the quality and efficiency of city services. It mandates transparency and accountability at all levels of the government. It provides the means to listen, understand, and respond to the needs of its citizens and businesses. Quality of life, water and energy consumption, networks, information. Kehoe-IBM (2011a)
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