13 predictions about the trends that will shape smart cities in 2023

Source: Smart Cities Dive

Cities will get smarter about transportation infrastructure needs, continue to rethink the use of downtown spaces and look at where data can help inform various operations, readers said.

In 2022, cities continued to grapple with optimizing streets and curb space, address the rising cost housing, prepare for more electric and autonomous vehicles, and work to strengthen resilience amid the effects of climate change. 2023 will bring additional federal funding to improve transportation and further momentum around trends like electric bike and car adoption, office-to-housing conversions and more. Smart Cities Dive asked readers to share how they think cities will evolve in 2023. Here’s a selection of responses we received:

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The curb management market will continue to grow

— Andrew Bess, managing director, TrueNorth Capital Partners

Cities will prioritize smart transportation initiatives

— Lisa Brown, local government vertical market director, Johnson Controls

Digital twins will facilitate greater connectivity within smart cities

— Bernd Gross, chief technology officer, Software AG

Shared vehicle market momentum will persist

— Steve Lalla, executive vice president, Verra Mobility

State and local governments will adopt more digital services 

— Mark Hynes, CEO, Granicus

Charger infrastructure siting will determine the future of EV adoption

— Emily Adler, director of content, StreetLight Data

Collaborative, data-driven decisions will make cities more resilient

— Kiran Jain, chief legal and policy officer, Replica

Real-world data will encourage further fleet EV adoption

— Philip van der Wilt, vice president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Samsara  

Cities will use office-to-residential conversions to revitalize business districts

— Michael O’Brien, managing principal, MOB Advocacy

Smart cities will plan for e-bikes

— Petrice Espinosa, director, Bikes Make Life Better

Assistive AI will help city agencies and departments collaborate

— Kalyn Sims, chief technology officer, safety, infrastructure and geospatial division, Hexagon

AI-enabled autonomous transportation will take off — if cities invest in smart infrastructure 
— David Ly, CEO and founder, Iveda

Cities will reimagine traditional office buildings

— Dan Hollenkamp, chief operating officer, Toggled