The document discusses the Connected Urban Development program, a 5-year public-private partnership between Cisco and cities around the world. The program aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote economic development through more efficient use of resources and services in urban areas. It focuses on improving work, mobility, buildings, energy use, and socioeconomics using information and communication technologies. Pilot projects highlighted include a personal travel assistant app, smart transportation pricing, smart work centers, and tools to monitor carbon footprints. The briefing provides an overview of CUD projects underway in several partner cities.

