Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich top index of world’s smartest cities


A general view of the Singapore skyline. The Smart City Index, now in its second year, surveyed more than 13,000 people in 109 cities, focusing on how they perceived the impact of technology in five areas: health and safety, mobility, activities, opportunities and governance. — AFP

LONDON: Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich are the world’s smartest cities, according to an index published on Sept 17 amid a growing debate on the future of urban design for a post-Covid era.

From smart traffic cameras and car sharing apps to pollution monitoring and free WiFi for all, cities around the world are racing to embrace technology, but researchers said the real test was whether citizens felt the benefits.

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