SMART CITY TECHNOLOGY IN RIO

With an investment of over $50 million, Rio created what many call the world’s most advanced digital control center. This case explores how cop cameras, mapping of favelas and other initiatives are turning Rio’s problems into ones and zeros, and using this information to refocus city services.

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Faculty Sponsor: William B. Eimicke, Columbia University

Case Writers: Adam Stepan & Ted Smalley Bowen

Research Coordinator: Nora Shannon Johnson

Researchers: Tania O'Conor, Matheus Terentin, and Bruna Santos