May 19, 2016
Technology has transformed the way live, work and play – but can it transform the way governments function? Cities large and small are finding out the answer to that question as they apply new technologies, data and connectivity to running public utilities, infrastructure, schools and more. They’re on the forefront of experimenting, collaborating and thinking creatively about building a “smart” future.
Bloomberg Live: The Future of Cities brought together innovative government leaders and influential stakeholders to explore the leading-edge digital solutions cities are forging. Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief Megan Murphy welcomed the group, who included Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, the District of Columbia’s Chief Technology Officer Archana Vemulapalli as well as its Water and Sewer Authority Chief George Hawkins, the Chief of Baltimore’s Office of Sustainability Theodore Atwood, and the co-founder of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics Nigel Jacob.
Highlights from The Future of Cities offer a unique view of the challenges and solutions facing cities today:
Stream @Bloomberg’s #TheFutureof Cities event at 8:30 a.m. ET. Sponsored by @SiemensUSA. https://t.co/EZZTHKhIG6 pic.twitter.com/AicTFDGwss
— Bloomberg Government (@BGOV) May 19, 2016
.@MartinOMalley, now working with the MetroLab Network, talks #TheFutureOf cities. #InfrastructureMatters pic.twitter.com/GypKwwBsMj
— BAFuture.org (@BAFuture) May 19, 2016
Even a governor recognizes that cities are where it’s at #thefutureof @SiemensUSA @business @MartinOMalley pic.twitter.com/7vjrZ0nHJi
— Julia Thayne (@JuliaThayne) May 19, 2016
54% of the world’s population lives in cities; by 2030, it will be 75% #TheFutureOf pic.twitter.com/DiucrHmCWX
— Bloomberg Government (@BGOV) May 19, 2016
.@MartinOMalley: our economies are not made of money – they’re made of people #TheFutureOf pic.twitter.com/FoDCDchYDg
— Hayley Moller (@hayleymoller) May 19, 2016
#TheFutureOf cities live poll: What is the top infrastructure concern for cities preparing for the future? pic.twitter.com/prZSbyN6lC
— BAFuture.org (@BAFuture) May 19, 2016
It’s time we admit our #agencycrush on @dcwater Always great to hear from @GeorgeHawkinsDC #thefutureof pic.twitter.com/G1S9dRoky1
— OCTO (@OCTODC) May 19, 2016
Now at #TheFutureOf cities: panel of city officials showcasing the solutions they have implemented to improve govt. pic.twitter.com/TeRThu2UXA
— BAFuture.org (@BAFuture) May 19, 2016
H2O utilities can’t try & fail. They have to try & succeed. Role for media = disseminate successful case studies of innovation #thefutureof
— Julia Thayne (@JuliaThayne) May 19, 2016
@GeorgeHawkinsDC “w/ 53k water authorities, we shouldn’t be repeating the same processes” #TheFutureOf
— MetroLab Network (@MetroLabNetwork) May 19, 2016
CTO Vemulapalli @dccto says cities have limited resources, must work together to make cities smarter #thefutureof pic.twitter.com/xxCn3R8r3D
— OCTO (@OCTODC) May 19, 2016
.@GoldsmithOnGov Cities need to have sensor networks and data analytics capabilities; hard to find cities that do both well #TheFutureOf
— Daniel Castro (@castrotech) May 19, 2016
@OCTODC – making a difference in government means sustaining a culture of innovation in the city beyond a single administration #thefutureof
— Shrupti Shah (@Shrupti) May 19, 2016
@nsjacob: “We want to build mobility systems, not just transportation systems. Focus on goals, not reinforcing silos.” #TheFutureOf
— MetroLab Network (@MetroLabNetwork) May 19, 2016
@dccto: “30% of DC is covered by free public wifi” #InfrastructureMatters #TheFutureOf
— MetroLab Network (@MetroLabNetwork) May 19, 2016
Great to be in DC today talking tech innovation in cities w/ @goldsmithongov @dccto and @nsjacob #TheFutureOf pic.twitter.com/xS7MxPHYyT
— Katherine Oliver (@kolivernyc) May 19, 2016
Thanks to all who participated in and watched #TheFutureOf, with special thanks to our sponsor @SiemensUSA
— Bloomberg LIVE (@BloombergLIVE) May 19, 2016
The Future of Cities conference was the final event in a series of three future-focused gatherings supported by Siemens, a leader in helping cities implement new technologies. Each convened key policy makers, investors and experts for insightful discussion.
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