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It is already a reality, technology is providing intelligence to cities around the world and also in Spain. Which are the national "smart cities"? Cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Santander and Seville are some of the 65 that are among the best.
These cities aim to use the latest technologies to improve the quality of life of their citizens. To this end, safety, efficiency and sustainability are key, and mobility is fundamental.
The Spanish capital wants to promote environmentally friendly mobility through the MiNT platform, developed by IBM and INSA. Through this mobile application, citizens can quickly, easily and simply notify the city council of any incidents they may encounter in their mobility. A photograph and the location are enough for the administration to provide a solution.
In this way, the people of Madrid are cooperating to make their city one of the best "smart cities" in the world.
The city's objectives include lighting, mobility and the environment. To achieve its goals, it also relies on the collaboration of its citizens, who support and participate in the projects promoted by the administration.
Among its main advances is energy and waste management. In recent years, Barcelona has favored self-sustainable construction projects and public spaces, as well as intelligent management of its water resources. It currently has a unique waste management model, focused on reducing the waste generated and making the most of its recovery. In addition, its system for measuring waste in containers optimizes collection routes.
The Cantabrian city is positioned as one of the smartest cities in Spain with a cutting-edge project that has reached Tel Aviv and London. It is a series of sensors that allow citizens to save time when parking their vehicles by alerting drivers of free parking spaces and incorporating intelligent risk systems, light control or augmented reality.
The benefits are clear: less pollution, less traffic jams and more neighborhood control.
The Andalusian capital also opts to optimize its mobility in order to put an end to traffic jams in its streets. To this end, it has improved the public transport network and has encouraged Sevillians to make use of it.
The implementation of cameras at traffic lights to count vehicles, sensors to optimize garbage collection or the maintenance of public fountains are some of the technologies that are turning Seville into one of the best "smart cities".
