Montgomery Wins 2019 Smart Cities Readiness Challenge

By Katie Bolton

For the second year in a row, an Alabama city has been awarded a prestigious grant to propel smart city efforts forward. Last Friday, the Smart Cities Council named Montgomery one of its 2019 Smart Cities Readiness Challenge winners.

“This is a special moment for our community signifying our success in capitalizing on the opportunities for growth and economic development that come through the advancement of technology across our city,” said Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. “We are grateful to our partners who raised their hands to join us in this venture.”

Montgomery is among winning communities Baltimore; Edmonton, Canada; Racine, Wisconsin; and Cleantech San Diego. This was the third year for the annual competition in North America, which drew more than 100 applications. Birmingham was among the winning cities in 2018.

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