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4.4 How do these case studies compare?

There are some similarities in the ways that these three smart cities are using technology to resolve city challenges.

Activity 2 Comparing Milton Keynes, Songdo and Rio De Janeiro

Timing: Allow about 15 minutes

Think about the following questions:

  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of the approaches you’ve seen?

  • What do you think influenced the approaches the cities have taken?

  • Can you see any of these smart city approaches being applied where you live?

Write a paragraph explaining your views.

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