Cities and Urbanization

How does a city become 'smart'? Lessons from Tel Aviv

A general view shows buildings, as photographed through the window of a high-rise building in Tel Aviv, Israel November 16, 2017. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Tel Aviv is the poster city for innovation. Image: REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Christine Steinmetz
Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales
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