Pandemic recovery is top-of-mind for so many cities, but a return to the normalcy we knew in 2019 might not be enough to maintain secure, connected and resilient communities in this new world. As I shared during my presentation at the IoT Global Innovation Forum, cities must reimagine their current infrastructure models and envision a connected, holistic future for the community. By integrating IoT technologies and connected building solutions, cities can build environments that are individual to their community's health and sustainability goals. In fact, according to the Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, 85% of organizations are already investing in smart building technology to reduce energy costs.

Creating Data-Driven Communities
Connected environments are better equipped to maintain occupant safety, handle the next public health crisis and are key to driving the sustainability goals of individual businesses and the overall community. Smart infrastructure allows previously siloed entities to connect and share data across platforms, providing building owners and facility managers with the information to make data-driven wellness decisions for the benefit of the community. From waste-water reduction, to touchless access control, to clean air solutions, to cloud-based remote monitoring, healthy building infrastructure impacts environments in ways that ripple throughout the larger community and impact the planet.