This report by SmartCitiesWorld (March 2021) explores how the London, U.K. uses technology and smarter approaches to deliver better services and improve citizens’ quality of life. In 2010, the city created the London Data Store, an open data platform, to inform its infrastructure growth. In 2018, London launched the smart city roadmap (Smarter London Together) and the Emerging Technology Charter regarding use 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) to support the needs of Londoners. By demonstrating an ability to listen, adapt, evolve, and crucially collaborate, London has positioning itself well to continue evolving as a smart city.
Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Association, Communications, Connected/ EV Vehicles, Construction, Controls/Sensors, Energy Management, Fire/Life Safety, Internet of Things (IoT), Lifts/Elevators, Protocols/Standards, Smart Cities, Training, Utilities