2000s: THE RISE OF CONNECTED CITIES The proliferation of the internet and sensor technologies catalysed data-driven urban management. Barcelona became a pioneer with its smart water management system and integrated energy grid, setting a benchmark for integrating tech into urban infrastructure.
2000: Singapore’s E-Government Action Plan 6LQJDSRUHLQWURGXFHGLWVƓUVW E-Government Action Plan, laying the groundwork for integrating technology into public services and urban management.
6WRFNKROPōV6PDUW7UDIƓF Management System Stockholm, Sweden, implemented its Congestion Tax System, using VPDUWWUDIƓFVHQVRUVWRUHGXFH congestion and emissions.
2008: Barcelona’s Urban Transformation Begins Barcelona, Spain, launched its smart city programme, starting with the installation of smart water and energy grids.
2010s: IoT AND BIG DATA TRANSFORM CITIES The Internet of Things (IoT) emerged, enabling cities to collect and analyse data in real-time. IoT revolutionised smart city development, connecting devices and sensors to manage services.
2011: Songdo International Business District Opens Songdo, South Korea, became a hallmark project, as one RIWKHƓUVWSXUSRVHEXLOWVPDUWFLWLHVIHDWXULQJLQWHJUDWHG ,R7V\VWHPVPDQDJLQJZDVWHFROOHFWLRQHQHUJ\HIƓFLHQW EXLOGLQJVDQGUHDOWLPHWUDIƓFPDQDJHPHQW
2014: India Announces 100 Smart Cities Mission India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the 100 Smart Cities Mission to transform urban areas into digitally connected and sustainable hubs.
2012: Amsterdam Smart City Platform Launches Amsterdam, Netherlands, launched its Smart City Platform, bringing together businesses, government, and residents to collaborate on innovative urban projects.
2017: Dubai Blockchain Strategy Dubai launched the Dubai Blockchain Strategy, aiming to become the world’s ƓUVWEORFNFKDLQSRZHUHG government by 2021.
100
THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker