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How is the UK driving the smart urban revolution?

Thursday, December 21, 2023

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The dynamic collaboration of the UK’s finest, showcases seven extraordinary entities at the forefront of smart city development. Visionary minds behind these initiatives: Connected Places Catapult, Newcastle, Manchester, Wales, Sunderland, LOTI, and Hull University’s Oh Yes! Net Zero.

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