It becomes smarter when it can make better decisions, use resources efficiently and respond to the concrete needs of people and businesses.
A better understanding of mobility flows, the use of buildings, the demand for housing or the capacity of infrastructures can allow for more informed investment decisions.
The quality of data, the protection of information and the transparency of the criteria used are fundamental conditions to ensure confidence in decisions.
The future of Portuguese cities will increasingly depend on the ability to combine technology, planning and institutional quality.
It needs cities that are better organised, more productive and capable of transforming information into economic development.