10 steps to making a smart city

1. Workout what problems need fixing

Too many smart city visions give attention to big data along with the internet of products when there are other fundamental problems, says Tom Saunders, a senior researcher at Nesta. Take Jakarta and Beijing: “They both are currently exploring data dashboards and citywide sensing projects to deal with issues around traffic congestion, when what these cities have the need for are vastly improved or trains systems.”

2. Discover a leader

For Robert Muggah, research director in the Igarape Institute, leaders arrive in the public sector. “Some within the standout smart cities