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Topic of the Week: The Role of Smart Technologies in Urban Life

Smart technologies play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of urban life, ushering in an era of increased efficiency, connectivity, and sustainability. An era of enhanced efficiency, connectivity, and sustainability is being ushered in by smart technologies, which are reshaping the urban landscape. To tackle the many problems that urban environments encounter, incorporating intelligent technologies is becoming more important as city populations and complexity increase. Smart technology has improved urban infrastructure, which is a vital contribution. To keep tabs on and control vital infrastructure parts like water supply networks, energy grids, and transportation systems, smart cities use high-tech sensors, data analytics, and networking (Benites & Simoes, 2021). More effective use of resources and less damage to the environment are the results of real-time monitoring and adaptive management made possible by this. Smart technologies have had a revolutionary effect on transportation, an essential part of city life. Not only have ride-sharing platforms, GPS navigation, and intelligent traffic management technologies improved residents' mobility, but they have also reduced congestion. Furthermore, soon there will be safer and more efficient urban transportation thanks to the incorporation of autonomous vehicles.