What cities need now
16 mins | May 8, 2021
New tech is doing little to solve old problems. Smart cities haven’t brought the tangible improvements that many hoped they would. Instead, it is clear that technology companies are taking on more infrastructure responsibilities that governments have long fulfilled, but will this intensify the current urban inequalities of our towns? Jennifer Clark examines the growing concerns surrounding technology-driven involvement in shaping cities and reveals the key to improving our urban landscapes.
From MIT Technology Review