Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure

This course provides a strategic overview of the "Smart City" movement, focusing on the planning, implementation, and governance of digital technologies and data infrastructure in urban environments. It explores how Internet of Things (IoT) devices, big data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be applied to optimize service delivery across transportation, utilities, and public safety. Participants will learn to navigate the complex challenges of data privacy, cybersecurity, equitable access, and public trust. The focus is on adopting digital solutions that improve urban life, not just for technology's sake, but to achieve genuine public value.