40 Brilliant Open Data Projects Preparing Smart Cities for 2018

The use of open data and location intelligence is becoming increasingly important in urban planning, with many local governments leveraging these tools to optimize services, prepare for challenges such as climate change and urban migration, and improve the quality of life for citizens. Examples include projects like InfoAmazonia Colombia, which uses satellite information and crowdsourced data to monitor forest clearing and promote sustainable development, and EnergyBlock, a smart city project in Copenhagen that monitors energy production levels and local food production in rooftop greenhouses. Other notable examples include the use of open data portals to track biker ridership volumes, public works traffic management systems to combat congestion, and civic engagement projects like City Maps from Tourists Feelings, which maps cities based on tourist perceptions. These projects demonstrate the potential for open data and location intelligence to create more sustainable, resilient, and responsive smart cities.