EV charging stations in the city in 2018
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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 is competing for $50 million in the Government of Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge 
. The competition recognizes Canadian cities that use data and connected technology to address local issues.
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's your bright idea?
We have partnered with the City of Surrey to compete for
$50 million in the Smart Cities Challenge, and we have been selected as one of the five finalists for the top prize. We want your ideas.
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 2017
downloads of the VanConnect app in 2017
What makes us so smart?
Watch and discover for yourself. #SmartCitiesCanada
View the slideshow
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.
(3.34 MB)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.
In the news
Vancouver and Surrey joins forces to Smart Cities Challenge
City partners with Shaw to expand public's access to free WiFi
Vancouver is smart and hopes $50 million grant will make it smarter - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver’s chief technology officer keeping the city ahead of the digital curve - IT World Canada
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