Leveraging Big Data to Build Smarter, Sustainable Cities

Leveraging Big Data to Build Smarter, Sustainable Cities

Admin Sep 27, 2024 489
Big data integrated with state-of-the-art technologies are transforming the way cities are developing into smart and sustainable cities anchoring on residents' well-being. This is according to Steve Kamuya who is the Executive Director at Huawei Kenya, while speaking at the 41st International Association of Science Parks- IASP World Conference 2024 held in Nairobi. Kamuya said this while addressing the enormous possibility of using data-driven approaches to improve urban planning and thereby creating more livable cities.

Smarter Urban Living: How Data Can Drive Solutions

Kamuya further emphasized the need for application of technology in a way that it would have direct relevance to city inhabitants. Through data, city planners could understand multidimensional needs of different populations and help tackle critical issues like congestion, pollution, or resource management. This is reflected as more and more people are moving into cities, with the role of technology to become even more vital in keeping sustainable and adaptable cities.
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