# The Top Smart Cities In The World By Zach Werblo · Published 2018-08-03 · Updated 2026-04-03 · Industrial IoT on MarketScale Canonical: https://www.marketscale.com/industries/industrial-iot/top-smart-cities > People are closer to each other than ever before. Now, any two people with a smart phone can see each others faces through their devices in a matter of seconds. It is only natural then, that the environments that people live in would become more connected. Smart cities are coming to fruition quickly, and some… ## Key points - People are closer to each other than ever before. - Now, any two people with a smart phone can see each others faces through their devices in a matter of seconds. - It is only natural then, that the environments that people live in would become more connected. People are closer to each other than ever before. Now, any two people with a smart phone can see each others faces through their devices in a matter of seconds. It is only natural then, that the environments that people live in would become more connected. Smart cities are coming to fruition quickly, and some are already well on their way to bringing their data, services, and security operations together in one place. We highlighted metropolitan areas that have taken the first steps in the race to automate and their residents will be happy to see their cities on our list. **Boston is one of the top cities for business ecosystems, internet speed, and expert perception on how the city is becoming smarter.** > Smart cities are the latest urban phenomenon driving us towards beautiful and sustainable communities, designed to improve the lives of people who live and work in these areas. > Read more about Boston, MA’s latest project here: [https://t.co/YsuzGWbYw1](https://t.co/YsuzGWbYw1) [#Sustainability](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sustainability?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/eWnJwA5Ftg](https://t.co/eWnJwA5Ftg) > — Specifi (@SpecifiDay) [July 25, 2018](https://twitter.com/SpecifiDay/status/1022125064953585664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **Seoul is about to host 5G networks and is on of the worlds leaders in using smart technology in transportation.**  > Learn how Seoul is making improvements to their green tech, smart shopping, and public safety through their smart city tech [https://t.co/bwjbf78lNp](https://t.co/bwjbf78lNp) [pic.twitter.com/cwtfvzzID8](https://t.co/cwtfvzzID8) > — Consumer Technology Association (@CTATech) [July 30, 2018](https://twitter.com/CTATech/status/1023961523989954560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **50 percent of Vienna is green space** https://twitter.com/SiemensBT/status/978918557936422912 **Amsterdam was voted Europe’s Capitol of Innovation** https://twitter.com/NLintheUSA/status/1023678299774623744 **Tokyo has ranked very high in smart parking, WiFi hotspots, and has been made a “green island”**  > The [#Tokyo](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) business camp is about to complete its 2 months with a final Public event around the 16th of this month, where all attendees will be pitching their solutions to the public! [#Tokyo](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) wants to be the epitome of a [#smartcity](https://twitter.com/hashtag/smartcity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). [#Japan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Japan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#IOTA](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IOTA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#IoT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@DomSchiener](https://twitter.com/DomSchiener?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@DavidSonstebo](https://twitter.com/DavidSonstebo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/0cbDaDI5pc](https://t.co/0cbDaDI5pc) > — IOTA News (@iotatokennews) [March 12, 2018](https://twitter.com/iotatokennews/status/973166734868959232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **Stockholm has been named Europe’s Green Capitol on several occasions and was the firs city to introduce 4G/LTE mobile services**  > What makes Stockholm a Super [#SmartCity](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmartCity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)? [https://t.co/Ebr5WXqztb](https://t.co/Ebr5WXqztb) [#SmartCities](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmartCities?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#SmartMobility](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmartMobility?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#IoT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#BigData](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BigData?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Tech](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tech?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Transport](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Transport?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/zWFPtRF0nJ](https://t.co/zWFPtRF0nJ) > — R4Eproject (@roadmaps4energy) [July 4, 2017](https://twitter.com/roadmaps4energy/status/882184779948597248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **Paris is another major city utilizing green and renewable energy, with a large portion of the city’s public transportation running on clean fuel. There are even rumors on electric cars.**  > French companies partner to create ‘smart city of the future’ in Paris[https://t.co/Zp48clYMoq](https://t.co/Zp48clYMoq) [pic.twitter.com/CyMuQ6r9BA](https://t.co/CyMuQ6r9BA) > — Smart Cities World Forums (@smartcwf) [July 26, 2018](https://twitter.com/smartcwf/status/1022436519875895296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **San Francisco’s city grid runs on 41 percent renewable energy. They are a leader in internet speeds and smart parking.**  > How to make a better smart city ![https://t.co/Un7EoBc5nB](https://t.co/Un7EoBc5nB)[#SanFrancisco](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SanFrancisco?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#startup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/startup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#IoT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#hongkong](https://twitter.com/hashtag/hongkong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#NewYork](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYork?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#bigdata](https://twitter.com/hashtag/bigdata?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#london](https://twitter.com/hashtag/london?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#cloud](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cloud?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#google](https://twitter.com/hashtag/google?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/mQvy48qiYF](https://t.co/mQvy48qiYF) > — Moduware (@moduwareinc) [September 25, 2016](https://twitter.com/moduwareinc/status/779924926929080320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **New York City was ranked the smartest city in 2017, they have strategically placed smart screens throughout the region for reporting news, events, and even offer coupons. They are also developing smart hubs,innovative economies, internet speed, and WiFi hotspots.**  > Smart Assist doesn't stop travelling: last week Paris, today New York City, tomorrow Madrid and thursday Barcelona! [pic.twitter.com/2PvFzo5Idd](http://t.co/2PvFzo5Idd) > — Ovide Smart (@OvideSmart) [February 26, 2013](https://twitter.com/OvideSmart/status/306384045309308928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Soon travel, communication, security and information will all be streamlined seamlessly into everyday city living. 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