Understand the current landscape of smart infrastructure in cities across the United States, and the role smart buildings and self-driving vehicles are playing in their development - technological drivers, market growth, benefits and barriers to adoption/development, as well as the impact of private-partnerships. The research also explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in managing smart infrastructure that creates efficiencies, optimizes resource use and improves urban experience. The research aims to address the following detailed objectives:

• Identify the current landscape of US smart cities.
• Understand the critical role smart buildings/smart infrastructure play in supporting US smart cities.
• Understand the critical role self-driving vehicles play in the development of US smart cities.
• Understand the next steps for deployment of smart cities in the US.

Published: December 2019