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Smart Cities & Urban Transformation

Moving from Urban Living to Human Living

Harnessing the power of our global and local networks, we collaborate with partners, governments, and NGOs to pioneer innovative solutions across Sustainability, Infrastructure and Buildings, Mobility and Transportation and Digital Modernization (AI, Cyber, 5G).

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Shaping Future Urban Landscapes

Step into a realm where cities transcend conventional boundaries, emerging as thriving ecosystems of well-being, robust economic activity, and enduring sustainability. Our transformative journey is built upon three pillars, each designed to shape a novel urban narrative:

  • Climate & Sustainability: Embracing eco-intelligence, we integrate renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and environmentally conscious practices into urban life. Our cities become adaptive, to navigate changing climates and challenges.
  • Quality of Life: People-centered at our core, we enhance urban life by improving services, developing smart mobility solutions, curating vibrant public spaces, and nurturing inclusive community development.
  • Economic Value Creation: Fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic partnerships, we nurture thriving urban economies that attract investments, drive job creation, and fuel sustainable growth.

Deloitte stands at the forefront of reshaping cities and forging better futures for generations to come. Our comprehensive solutions empower cities to embark on this transformative journey.

Join us in creating urban landscapes that are smarter, more sustainable, and prosperous, leaving a lasting positive impact on people's lives, communities, and the planet.

Explore more on our website and discover how we're shaping the future of cities.

Where physical and digital meet

Climate change continues to pose an immense threat to our environment and daily lives. Though governments have access to data that can shed light on how to mitigate the risks of climate extremes, building solutions using traditional methods has its limitations – leaving little room for trial and error. 
Perspective
5 minute read

Government Trends 2024

Governments are employing a mix of tools and techniques to revolutionize operations, service delivery, and customer experience, bolstering mission success.​

The Future of Infrastructure

Rebuilding the future of infrastructure in a post-pandemic world with a focus on sustainability, social equity, and technology

Global Transportation Trends 2022

Transportation plays a fundamental role in supporting economic growth, creating jobs and connecting people to essential services. As governments grapple with a mixture of old and new challenges to modernizing transportation systems, explore the five emerging trends shaping the mobility industry as it enters the next era of exponential growth.
Perspective
5 minute read

From ‘doing’ digital to “being” digital

The study explores how cities are using a broad array of assets and capabilities, which we term as "digital pivots" to move from "doing digital" to "being digital". These assets and capabilities can enable cities to transform both digital service delivery and operations. Recommendations are informed by ESI ThoughtLab and Deloitte’s global survey to identify challenges and track progress made by cities in improving digital service delivery and city operations.
Perspective
4 minute read

Deloitte’s Global Infrastructure Magazine

Infrastructure reimagined. Our third edition discovers how leaders are embracing innovation and digital transformation to deliver and transform infrastructure for good.
Perspective
7 minute read

Urban Future with a Purpose

A future-looking research trying to analyze what’s coming next in terms of Urban Living.
Perspective
5 minute read

"Moving from Urban living to a more Human Living."

  • Impactful client stories

    Case studies

    Developing an interoperability framework for European cities and communities

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  • Impactful client stories

    Case studies

    Brussels’ SmartMove promises to upend traditional mobility in the city

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  • Orange County

    Case studies

    Orange County Public Works wanted to transform its systems and be more efficient and responsive to residents’ everyday needs.

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  • San Diego

    Case studies

    The City of San Diego needed solid management of its service request processing.

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  • India

    Case studies

    India committed to 100 smart cities by 2022 as a response to growing urbanization.

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  • London

    Case studies

    London optimized its congestion charging model to reduce car use in its city center.

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  • Cascais

    Case studies

    With its complex urban environment, Cascais envisioned a collaborative and effective smart city ecosystem.

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Key Contacts

Miguel Eiras Antunes

Miguel Eiras Antunes

Central Government, Deloitte Global Leader
Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn

Global Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Government Leader

Events

Deloitte at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025

In-person : Event
04 - 06 Nov. 2025 Fira de Barcelona, ES

Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 serves as a platform for leaders from diverse sectors to come together and tackle the most pressing challenges facing cities worldwide. 

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04 - 06 Nov.