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Are smart cities dumb?

The Inquiry

CHAPTER

The Negative Connotation of Smart Cities

Ayuna Datta grew up in New Delhi and is now an expert in sustainable cities. She says the word 'smart' has a negative connotation when translated into Indian language. The Government of Prime Minister Modi wants India to have 100 smart cities. But she says that doesn't capture what Indian cities are about or how they should be used.

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