Smart Cities

Singapore, as an island state with no natural resources, has always lived by its wits. Its inexorable shift from an industrial economy towards an information economy makes it all the more important for Singapore to embrace Information Technology, Defining Singapore's future as an Intelligent Island, the government has embarked on a massive programme to build up the necessary infrastructure, But, significantly, the final goal is not just economic growth but an enhancement of the quality of life for all people, making Singapore not just a smart city but a quality city-state. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.