Published by Opendatasoft, December 2023

This whitepaper explores how small and mid-sized municipalities can use open data to develop smarter, more efficient, and sustainable communities. It emphasizes that smart city benefits like energy management and traffic optimization are achievable even without large budgets. Case studies from smaller communities, such as Morrisville, NC, illustrate how open data initiatives can enhance local services and improve citizen engagement.

Keywords: Energy Efficiency/Management, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities, Sustainability, Open Data