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Developed cities considering going ‘ smart ’ simply don ’ t have the option to rebuild everything from the ground up . They are busy , functioning ecosystems that need to continue to work whilst improvements are made . As a result , a piecemeal approach to making cities smarter is the only option . It is essential , therefore , that incentives and regulation are introduced to drive organisations and individuals to incorporate efficiency as a core pillar
of projects to improve their water systems , local or regional energy grids , transport infrastructure or buildings . These precincts or district-scale developments are not city-scale , but they are large enough to form multiple smart city domains and become a visible and useful reference point to encourage future investment . Indeed , by working collaboratively with both public and private sectors , Schneider Electric has successfully delivered smart city project applications to more than 250 cities worldwide .
One such example is our recent
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