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3/18/25, 1:06 PM Interview: Challenges & Opportunities in Smart, Sustainable Cities
awareness of climate-related challenges and the need for

comprehensive urban development solutions.

To better understand the challenges that cities face, we can group

them into three categories. The first of which is ‘multi-sector

collaboration and coordination’, which highlights how cities

should manage multiple dimensions such as water, transport,

energy and numerous other sectors, while coordinating essential

capital projects across the supply chain.

The second is that, when it comes to revealing key data and

driving social participation, cities should embrace visibility,

inclusivity and democratizing data. For instance, the expansive data

pertaining to a city’s operations, are often not accessible or lack

context making it difficult for key stakeholders such as first

responders, insurance companies and legal professionals to making

meaningful decisions. Since such data is often highly technical in

nature, it is vital to ensure that it is accessible, understood and

applicable for all parties involved in the decision-making process.

The third category deals with financial justification and

productivity. Presently, cities are exploring innovative financial

models, such as insurance-backed resilience programs that provide

quick payouts during crises. However, problems arise when it

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