Clive Dutton - City of Birmingham - Innovate to Regenerate: Birmingham Smart Living

Birmingham, once a leader of the Industrial Revolution, faced major job losses during the 1980s recession as manufacturing declined. It is now focusing on innovation to regenerate as a "Smart City" through its Birmingham Smart Living initiative. This initiative aims to develop homes that are sustainable, energy efficient, connected, and designed for recycling/waste management using local renewable and recycled materials. Key aspects of the initiative include building prototype developments, exploring new technologies and their applications, and establishing partnerships between the city, universities, and other organizations to further develop and commercialize the Smart Living concept.