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Why futuristic, tech-centered 'smart city' projects are destined to fail

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it's easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.

Why futuristic, tech-centered 'smart city' projects are destined to fail
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For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it's easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.

Originally published at Phys.org

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