You might have already guessed it, with Atlanta’s innovative nature, artistic edge, and access to great universities and more, that we’re the smartest city in the United States… and you’d be right! But that’s not exactly what we mean: the city of Atlanta is officially the #1 smartest city in the entire country–meaning it has the best tech infrastructure for a ‘Smart City.’ Here’s what we mean…
Why is Atlanta the smartest city in the U.S.?
Atlanta ranked among the highest cities in several tech-related categories. ProptechoOS says,
Home to an impressive density of tech companies, Atlanta stands out in our latest analysis for its robust digital infrastructure. The city boasts the fourth-highest internet download and upload speeds among major U.S. cities, ranking third in IoT companies and fifth in AI companies per capita, reflecting its status as a hub of technological innovation.
In other words, our technology puts us at the top of the list of ‘smart cities’ in the United States.
Wait, wait… what even is a ‘smart city’?
Here’s how ProptechOS defines it:
The term ‘smart city’ can be interpreted differently depending on its context. For our definition, we have considered the latest available data on technological infrastructure and connectivity, sustainability, and tech-driven jobs for 95 cities.
How’d they figure this out?
By analyzing several cities technological advances and connectivity, ProptechOS was able to come up with a list of the ‘smartest cities’ in the country. According to ProptechOS,
To assess the smartest cities in the United States and Europe for 2025, we analyzed 17 equally-weighted metrics across three categories: connectivity and infrastructure, sustainability, and the local tech job market. Our criteria align with the OECD’s guidelines for smart cities.
Why does it matter to be a ‘smart city’?
You might be thinking, okay? How does this affect me?
Technological advances help our society in a TON of ways! Here are just a few ways the daily lives of local residents can be affected: better public services, transport, security, economic opportunities, and less air pollution.
Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, huh?!