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What Life Costs Around The World

As a twenty-something adult living in London, I’ve found that one of the most popular topics of conversation at any party is, ‘how much are you overpaying for your tiny room in a shared flat? It’s a depressing game, and one probably not played in other cities around the world, because according to this infographic, Londoners pay the most for housing out of all major city residents. But how do cities stack up according to other metrics?

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How smart cities use technology to improve life

Smart Cities Are The Future

Just earlier this year, my city, Austin, TX applied for the federal Smart Cities Grant. This was a new opportunity for one American city to focus on future technologies and their impact on everything from traffic to environmental conservation. Unfortunately we didn’t get the $40 million grant, Columbus OH won, but at least smart cities are on the radar of the US government.

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