Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine February 2017 | Page 23

SMART CITIES and research organisations . These projects will facilitate the productive deployment of technology that actively engages citizens , resolves urban problems and increases the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery .
Autonomous cars are likely to play a part in the future of these cities . Combined with ride-sharing and technology-driven improvements in public transport , autonomous vehicles have the potential to transform the way people move around cities - fundamentally changing how we live and work .
Australia isn ’ t the only country to focus its efforts on creating smarter cities . Around the world governments are working towards smart cities that empower the people within them , opening up new transport links , job opportunities and more .
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