Aspiring 'smart cities' must engage communities, build partnerships and fail fast

Statescoop: AUSTIN, Texas — City leaders need to engage their citizens, businesses and communities to capitalize on the potential of smart city technologies, according to information technology leaders in city governments and universities.

At the Smart Cities Innovation Summit, South Bend, Indiana, Chief Information Officer Santiago Garces said the city is planning projects that involve the community and address key needs.

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