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Smart Transformation Triggers a Robust Cycle of Economic Growth in Cities, According to ESI ThoughtLab Research

November 13, 2018 / Comments Off on Smart Transformation Triggers a Robust Cycle of Economic Growth in Cities, According to ESI ThoughtLab Research

Over five years, smart cities can raise GDP per capita by 21% and population growth by 13% November 13, 2018 (Philadelphia, PA) – ESI ThoughtLab today released key findings from a worldwide benchmarking study of 136 cities that found that smart city investments trigger a robust cycle of economic growth by unlocking savings and attracting […]

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Smarter Cities 2025

November 12, 2018 / Comments Off on Smarter Cities 2025

Smarter Cities 2025 Building a Sustainable Business and Financing Plan “The cities of the future – and the cities of the present that will be relevant in the future – will be smart. Full of sensors, data, and analysis that help the traffic flow, civic leaders lead, and citizens fully realize all the benefits of […]

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On the Table: Smart Cities

November 9, 2018 / Comments Off on On the Table: Smart Cities

On November 8, 2018 ESI hosted an On the Table roundtable converging local government, business, and public transit leaders to discuss smart city initiatives and how they will possibly affect urban communities including Philadelphia, and other cities around the world. Attendees represented organizations including the Office of Innovation & Technology with the City of Philadelphia, […]

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Are World Cup Cities Ready for Smart City Implementation?

August 24, 2018 / Comments Off on Are World Cup Cities Ready for Smart City Implementation?

Soccer took to the global stage this summer as Russia hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Held once every four years, the World Cup is a global spectacle that requires extensive planning and, in most cases, spending. How do nations prepare to host over one hundred highly attended games over the course of four weeks? […]

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Cross-Sector Coalition Explores the Economic and Social Impact of Smart Cities

April 17, 2018 / Comments Off on Cross-Sector Coalition Explores the Economic and Social Impact of Smart Cities

Corporate, government, and academic experts join forces to build a road map and business case for urban transformation PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 16, 2018 ESI ThoughtLab announces the launch of Smarter Cities 2025: Building a Sustainable Business and Financing Plan, a ground-breaking research program that will provide city leaders with a road map to becoming a successful […]

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Smart City 2025: Building a Vision and Business Plan for the Future

October 31, 2017 / Comments Off on Smart City 2025: Building a Vision and Business Plan for the Future

As technological, demographic, and economic shifts redefine urban centers, local government and business leaders need an updated vision and business plan for the future, with the performance gains to be achieved. To provide them with the required decision support and ROI analytics, together with our partners at ThoughtLab, we are launching a ground-breaking research program […]

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