- Why people-centered smart cities matter for decentralization
Around the world, cities are embracing digital technologies to improve mobility, service delivery, urban planning, and citizen engagement. Yet many “smart city” initiatives place technology at the center, rather than people. Sensors, platforms, and dashboards proliferate, while questions of inclusion, accountability, and democratic governance remain secondary. If decentralization is “the empowerment of people through the […]
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