09 ) Stockholm Sweden
08 ) Amsterdam Netherlands
SMART CITIES
09 ) Stockholm Sweden
Awarded EU Green Capital status in 2010 , Stockholm ’ s Vision 2030 highlights the city ’ s aim to develop a strong IT infrastructure , which currently attracts technology companies such as Microsoft . The city is also aiming to reduce emissions and remove all toxic products from construction works , replacing them with alternatives which will prove advantageous in future building works .
08 ) Amsterdam Netherlands
In 2016 , the European Commission awarded Amsterdam ‘ Europe ’ s Capital of Innovation Award ’, of which a € 950,000 prize will drive the city ’ s smart city initiatives . The city is a hotbed of smart technologies and businesses . The explosion of IoT is felt within Amsterdam , which has approximately 80 pilots reflecting the city ’ s focus on utilising renewable energy and developing transportation resources .
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