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However, they are following different strategic approaches and a "smart city" can be defined in different ways. With our smart city strategy insights, we shed light on the latest trends in terms of smart city evolution, strategic approaches, project implementation methods and the role of different stakeholders. Learn how other cities become smart and implement smart city strategies.  [ Lily Maxwell16 min read ## Bob Bennett: the Role of Smart Cities Technology and their Benefits Bob Bennett, the former Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) of Kansas City talked in our Smart City Leader Interview Series - while ... Start Reading ](https://www.beesmart.city/en/strategy/smart-city-leaders/bob-bennett-smart-cities-technology-citizen-benefits)[ Lily Maxwell13 min read ## Rob van Gijzel on the Importance of Smart Cities & Smart Citizens Rob van Gijzel, the former Mayor of Eindhoven and current Chairman of the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) Foundation in New ... 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