The Smart City Project: Infrastructure, Industry and Citizens - Preview




CIO Talk Radio show

Summary: Guest: Dennis Gribble Title: VP and CIO, Idaho Power Guest: Gary Foster Title: CTO of Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), Boston, MA Guest: Harriet Tregoning Title: Director, Washington DC Office of Planning Building a smart city will take real effort by businesses to meet rising populations and industries with escalating needs. Utilities, IT and telecommunications need to collaborate to provide smart solutions for the community, anything from transportation, water, waste management and building systems to address new demands. How will so many elements related to technology, sustainability and even citizen well-being be integrated into our infrastructure? How will the private sector work together with local governments to find creative solutions, and who’s going to pay for it all?