Connected City<\/a>. It\u2019s a revolutionary concept that promises to facilitate everyday living for community residents and improve the current living standard through consistent innovation.<\/p>\nNot only does Connected City plan to create a safer and more effective commuting route that decreases driving risks and reduces the implied costs, but also to be the nation\u2019s first \u201cgigabit community\u201d with an \u201cultra fast broadband network that will run a vast array of municipal services\u201d throughout the community.<\/p>\n
Self-driving vehicles, smart traffic management systems and the nation\u2019s very first 7.5 acre wide Crystal Lagoon are amongst the City\u2019s innovative elements.<\/p>\n
Kartik Goyani, Metro Development Group\u2019s vice president of operations says, \u201cOur guiding principle is to give people time back in their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Connected City is making sure it offers that (and much more) for its residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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