TECHNOLOGY
“ A city can employ technology in many ways but if it doesn ’ t meet the needs of citizens , if it doesn ’ t help deliver the types of services or information people use every day - THEN IT CAN BECOME AN EXPENSIVE DIVERSION rather than a productive investment ” – Angus Taylor Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation universities and hospitals are job magnets , attracting other businesses to the area , forming employment hubs .”
City Deals will seek to encourage the growth of hubs , where they have a strong economic foundation and align with broader planning objectives .
The application of technology
The Australian
Government is committed to supporting local governments as they apply innovative technology approaches to improve the liveability of cities and their suburbs in partnership with residents .
The $ 50 million Smart Cities and Suburbs Program will fund collaborative projects involving local governments , industry , not-for-profits
20 February 2017