Smart Cities, Smart Future: Showcasing Tomorrow Hardback -

PRAISE FOR

SMART CITIES, SMART FUTURE

"Mike and Cornelia have managed to distill hundreds of ideas, sources, milestones, technologies and dreams into a thoughtful 'showcase of tomorrow'. . . their analysis, synthesis and narrative make this a foundational guide for all of us."
--Di-Ann Eisnor, Director, Area 120, Google

"If you're interested in the future of humanity, this is the book for you. Soon, most of us will live in cities. If we design our cities to 'learn' by using data and engaging people, our cities will evolve into wondrous places where we can enjoy happy and fulfilling lives. This book is a readable guide for people everywhere who want to engage and participate in the smart city movement."
--Hon. Jerry MacArthur Hultin, Chairman and Co-Founder, Global Futures Group; President, Smart World Productions Company; former President of the Polytechnic Institute of New York University; and former Undersecretary of the U.S. Navy

"Mike and Cornelia provide a comprehensive guide to smart city programs from around the world. They convince us that smart city initiatives will create new dimensions of efficiency, flexibility, innovation and freedom. By assembling and sharing this knowledge in a very 'smart' book, they help accelerate the adoption of these transformative solutions."
--Alan Leidner, Director of the Center for Geospatial Innovation of the Fund for the City of New York and President of the NYC Geospatial Information Systems and Mapping Organization

"Mike and Cornelia have done a wonderful job of weaving together fascinating stories and experiences gathered from their interviews with smart city leaders and citizens. If you want to learn more about the global smart city movement, this book is a great place to start."
--Jennifer Sanders, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Dallas Innovation Alliance

"The authors go beyond the usual paradigms of smart cities, offering a persuasive discussion on the need to focus on people before technology. Even if you don't live in a city, you'll find this book compelling, informative and entertaining. A must for the libraries of people who care about our cities and citizens of tomorrow."
--Dr. Dale Meyerrose, DPS, Maj. Gen. US Air Force retired, first US Intelligence CIO and first US Northern Command CIO

"A thought-provoking journey into the evolution of smart cities from the early technology- driven applications to human-centric, collaborative solutions. You too will become a 'smartivist' with Mike and Cornelia's exploration of cities that are building platforms for continuous innovation and sustainable success."
--Dave Shuman, Industry Leader: IoT, Manufacturing, & Mobility, Cloudera

Smart cities are complex blends of technologies, systems and services designed and managed to help people lead productive, fulfilling, safe and happy lives.

This remarkable book is a window into our shared future. In crisp language and sharp detail, it explains why smart cities are powerful forces for positive change and how they can rebuild our trust in government.

Smart Cities, Smart Future describes the impact of smart city projects on people in towns, cities and nations around the world. Written in the clean style of modern professional journalism, the book offers a strong and compelling narrative of a changing world. It reminds us that we are responsible for choosing our destiny and determining the shape of things to come. It provides you with the knowledge and critical insight you need to engage and participate in the smart city movement.

The world of tomorrow will be a world of cities. But will they be smart cities? Read this book for a glimpse into our collective future.