://smart cities initiative
 

The Smart Cities Initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration for MIT community members interested in connections between urban and technological change. Whether you are working on a specific project or just generally interested, this forum should serve as a platform for building links across campus.

The first burning question is how to define "smart cities". Here's a starting point: Smart Cities use technology to enhance urban life and are changing the way we move, learn, consume, and interact. These technologies are social, location-aware, mobile, and reactive. What do you think?

                                   
    /Smart Cities and Design...
    on Friday, 17 November, 2006, 6-8 p.m. at MIT Museum
    ... learn about relevant projects across the Institute
   
... learn about relevant projects across the Institute
   
... meet people with ideas
   
... get out of the library
   
... exchange ideas
   
... propose projects
   
... jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks
   

Click here for more details!

                                   
    /here's a smart way to save the date...
    ...for text message reminder please send your (1) mobile phone number and (2) the name of your service provider to smartcitiesinitiative@mit.edu!