50 years ago, the government authorised a unique experiment in urban culture, planning and transport - the New Town of Milton Keynes. The following video takes a look at MK, to examine how technology and innovation have shaped its past, and how the digital is set to change its future.
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Excellent article and video. Funnily enough I have spent the past year experimenting with smart meters in the water industry which use a fixed network to send hourly data back to base - this is a great example of one feature of a new smart city. We have used this data to help respond to water leaks and have had huge success in reducing them (despite what the media may tell you!). I have also just completed a BA (Hons) Environmental Studies with the OU studying most of the Geography modules and can't thank them enough for all the excellent materials over the years :) Love the OpenLearn mini courses like this as well, very interesting.
I feel very strongly about driverless cars taking over and just being available when you need them like a taxi service. To me, having my own car is a personal thing. I've chosen the car I like because of its comfort and features etc. It is personalised to suit my needs eg. my chargers are already set up. I keep a potty in the boot for my toddler in case there are no toilets nearby or for long journeys. Also, when I'm out shopping I often return to the car to offload some bags before carrying on shopping. A car is so much more than a means of transport. Having our own driverless cars to replace regular cars would work better but I guess if the aim is to save space this won't be an option for most people. Will we be priced out of owning a car?