B2 – Upper Intermediate
The population is beginning to move to urban areas, mainly due to economic reasons. Along with that ever-growing number of citizens are the huge challenges the cities face. Imagine from small cities to sprawling metropolis issues like traffic congestion, climate change, providing quality education, and affordable housing as well as health services.
Cities are also the heart of innovation. Imagine surpassing all of these challenges and making your city a smart city where people could live fulfilled and meaningful lives, offering great opportunities and enabled seamlessly by technology.
Watch the video below to learn more about smart cities.
Discussion Questions:
1. What is a smart city?
2. What are smart cities all about?
3. How does technology empower communities and social inclusion?
4. How can we enable educating the urban population to understand the smart city concept?
5. What do you think are the advantages and pitfalls of smart cities?