UN: Smart Cities Must Be Built Around People’s Needs

The United Nations has said that smart cities must be built around people’s needs ahead of World Cities Day.

In a statement on Wednesday, October 28, the organization said urban renewal should help ensure adequate housing for everyone.

World Cities Day is observed annually on October 31.

This year, the day will be marked in China under the theme “Urban Renewal: Housing for All.”

The event will focus on how urban renewal can provide adequate housing, create inclusive and climate-resilient neighborhoods, and encourage public participation in rebuilding urban areas.