There’s an avalanche of new technologies coming our way that will transform the urban fabric. Join us in this conversation about what many public works agencies are already doing to prepare for and implement the crucial changes needed to become “smart cities.” With each new technology comes a full array of intended and unforeseen consequences. While autonomous cars are here today; driverless cars will be here before your next master plan becomes adopted. Few understand the true impact that these and the dizzying array of other technologies will have on our public works systems and infrastructure. These “secondary consequences” will be even more profound, impacting our lives, our communities, and our infrastructure in ways not yet fully understood. Ignoring these trends and taking no action to future-proof your city could be disastrous for your community. Inside your public works agency, there are strategic decisions you can make today to position your community for a quick, full adoption of these technologies.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify merging and EMERGING telecommunications and transportation technologies and discover how to repurpose your utility systems and transportation infrastructure systems to future-proof your city.

2. Evaluate the cost, benefits, consequences, challenges and opportunities inherent in emerging technologies and understand the risks of slow adoption.

3. Discover what critical actions you must take today; be able to compare, design, and implement new telecommunications, smart sensor and transportation technologies into your utility and transportation infrastructure.

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David Zelenok;George Wentz

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