to changing economics. This might entail turning offices into retail outlets or even homes. In general, experts agree that cities need to be sociable places. Also, technology has proven to work better when it is used to help people communicate. While track and trace apps have had mixed reviews and success, localised neighbourhood apps that keep people informed about rubbish collection times or enable them to help a sick neighbour have soared in popularity. Sensors may be good at collecting city data, but the smartphones people carry around with them are far more powerful. And actually, data is pretty dumb, according to one expert. Data will “tell you how many pedestrians are wandering through Newcastle city centre, but […] can’t tell you why.” He concludes, “A smart city has to work with citizens, behavioural scientists, and social policy-makers. It shouldn’t just be about data and technology.” Statements True False First four words 0 The Covid crisis led to discussions about better city design. 1 Robots and drones were primarily used to carry out new regulations. 2 In the future, city infrastructure will carry cameras so governments can react to potential threats. 3 According to an expert for future cities, it is extremely important to decide now how potential new modes of transport should be used. 4 Even a large metropolis like Paris is considering a concept of self-contained quarters. 5 Prof Sennet claims that skyscrapers will continue to play an important role in business life. 6 People readily accept technology that has communicative or informative functions. 7 Using data may not give you the answers you are looking for. As cities started to 57 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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