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With uncertainty in many areas surrounding resource security and stability, impact on the environment and growing demands for infrastructure, future cities have a lot to consider. Whilst it’s not possible to rebuild large cities from scratch, it’s possible to build smart cities of the future by integrating technology, utilising sustainable power and slowly upgrading existing infrastructure. By leveraging technology to optimise resource management, enhance infrastructure efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint, it’s possible to create a more liveable and sustainable future for all.
We’ll be exploring what smart cities of the future might look like with a greater focus on sustainability, utilising technologies such as IoT and AI, upgraded infrastructure and how these can be integrated.
Dystopian depictions of future cities may be a far cry from cities of today, but smart cities are a real possibility. Here are some of the areas that will shape cities of the future and how Altogether is contributing to a brighter tomorrow.
Water scarcity, carbon footprint and energy shortages are some of the issues that cities are faced with and in redesigning what our cities should look like, sustainability should be at the forefront. By incorporating green technology that prevents wastage, vast amounts of resources can be saved. In creating a sustainable city, the focus also needs to be on using sustainable power to support it, which will reduce the reliance on fossil fuels, lower the carbon footprint and create healthier conditions for all who live there.
Additionally, promoting sustainable practices that reward residents for responsible waste disposal, water and power usage and choosing public transport contribute to greater sustainability of the city.
In building future cities technology plays a major role. Utilising the Internet of Things (IoT), everything from water meters to streetlights can be connected, preventing resource wastage. By identifying inefficiencies - something that can be improved with AI - systems can be optimised and resource wastage can be reduced. Implementing smart grids across the city can integrate renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, optimising energy distribution and enabling real-time consumption monitoring. The use of smart water meters that can detect leaks and give up-to-date data on water usage allows for targeted interventions.
Rolling out infrastructure on a wider scale takes time and resources, however small steps can be taken to build smart cities. Introducing sustainable systems and renewable energy infrastructure across a city can allow buildings and small communities to generate their own power and to distribute it through vehicle charging systems for instance. Through embedded energy networks, Altogether Group offers the infrastructure to reduce energy consumption, increase energy security, reduce carbon emissions and generate renewable energy. Connecting homes, businesses and communities, embedded energy networks can be rolled out to support future cities in creating a more sustainable infrastructure.
Unlike sci-fi depictions, smart cities are not a dream but a potential reality and can be more sustainable, efficient and liveable. By prioritising sustainability, utilising technology and integrating infrastructure, our cities can begin to evolve towards a more sustainable future.
If you would like to learn more about how our power and water solutions can contribute to future smart cities or how our utilities can benefit your community, get in touch with us today.
At Altogether, we deliver reliable, localised essential services to over 500 communities across Australia. From world-leading recycled water systems to efficient embedded energy networks in high-rise communities and smart grids in small communities, we're determined to do the right thing by our customers and by the planet. As a multi-utility service provider, it’s our mission to make the world a brighter place and we do that by offering sustainable power, water and data services.
