The vision of the “smart city” is now more than just a vision of the future, as more and more cities around the world are integrating digital technologies and data-driven systems to improve their efficiency and quality of life. Faced with increasing urbanization and associated challenges such as high CO2 emissions and inefficient use of resources, cities like New York and Chicago are turning to smart city technologies to modernize their infrastructure and improve quality of life.
New York is focusing on climate protection measures and energy efficiency, for example through the Climate Mobilization Act, while Chicago is pursuing innovative solutions such as intelligent traffic sensors, smart parking and the expansion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Both cities offer attractive market opportunities for German technology providers that can contribute to overcoming these challenges with innovative solutions and focus on digitalization, sustainability and better urban development.
