EV charging stations in the city in 2018
Smart cities have the potential to improve all aspects of livability and opportunity in a city.
We've joined the Smart Cities Challenge
The City of Vancouver and City of Surrey submitted our final Smart Cities Challenge External website, opens in new tab proposal on March 5, 2019.
The Infrastructure Canada competition recognizes Canadian cities that use data and connected technology to address local issues. The joint bid by Vancouver and Surrey is one of five competing for $50 million.
Smart cities have the potential to improve all aspects of livability and opportunity in a city: how we move around and communicate, our environment, and more.
About smart cities
What is a smart city? External website, opens in new tab
Canada's Smart Cities Challenge External website, opens in new tab
Got local tech? Join us at marketplace.city External website, opens in new tab
Built on bright ideas
We have partnered with the City of Surrey to compete for
$50 million in the Smart Cities Challenge. Learn about our proposed technologies, based on what we heard from residents and the tech sector.
What qualifies as a smart city?
Connecting you to mobile applications like VanConnect, which provides access to City Hall services on the go, is an example of how Vancouver is digitally transforming into a leading smart city.
Look how we've used technology and data to improve connection and convenience so far:
public WiFi locations in Vancouver
million users of our city website in 2018
downloads of the VanConnect app in 2018
What makes us so smart?
Watch and discover for yourself. #SmartCitiesCanada
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Technology is transforming cities
How is it transforming Vancouver? Join Jessie Adcock, City of Vancouver's Chief Technology Officer, on a journey into our city's future.
Watch the videos
New tools for a digital journey
Meet Sadhu, Charles, Justin, and Tina. They work with the City of Vancouver and they use some digital tools you might not expect.
Watch the short clips on our Smart Cities playlist External website, opens in new tab
In the news
City of Vancouver and City of Surrey are in it to win it
Experience a driverless shuttle in your community
Vancouver and Surrey call for innovation for future smart corridors
Vancouver and Surrey joins forces to Smart Cities Challenge
City partners with Shaw to expand public's access to free WiFi
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