Cities are becoming smarter and more reactive to the people and the citizens they call them home. With today’s smart technology and data centers it’s now possible to have cities that can measure trends and react to improve services, energy consumption as well as protect the environment. As cities continue to get smarter we can see benefits when it comes to traffic management, ecological concerns, safety and more. As our cities become more populated the need for these new urban developments and reactive changes becomes even more of a requirement. Here are some of the top advances that we have made in urban environments that are creating smart cities for the future.

1. Space-saving/maximizing urban spaces: In the new urban environment there are many building owners and homeowners that are maximizing their urban spaces to the fullest. With easy to set up smart grid solar power it’s possible to generate your own electricity even in a small space. Green rooves are also an excellent addition to urban environments that help to offset some of the missing greenery while producing food and oxygen in urban sprawl.
2. Smart water management: Water treatment is becoming more advanced and harvesting in creating fresh drinking water has become an international crisis. By upgrading the urban idea of water management it’s possible to maximize water supplies as well as prevent serious illness through careful testing and monitoring.
3. A smarter electricity grid: The demand for electricity is higher than it has ever been and in order to account for this demand as well as provide a steady stream of electricity which we depend on, upgrades to our electrical grid as well as smart grid technology helps to keep even the largest cities running. Through a number of initiatives in high-efficiency lighting, tax credits as well as smarter monitoring on electrical grids around the world cities are saving electricity. With a focus on green energy and monitoring power consumption these new smart grids will make up the new urban.

These are just a few revelations when it comes to reactive technology in new urban environments. With a focus on conserving our natural resources and maximizing spaces for individuals living in an urban environment we can help manage large populations and produce a better quality of life for future city dwellers.