The BMW has an eye on entire urban efficiency like ride share programs and its version of couch surfing.

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In terms of culture, finance, media and certain other transaction-based industries, a number of dense urban cores remain unassailable in their efficiency and appeal.

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The conference sessions will have deliberations on various topics such as urban reforms, safety and security, energy efficiency, environment, affordable housing and e-governance.

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We are hopeful that VelociRFTA will become a model for other communities, similar to ours, which lack metropolitan density, but want urban-like speed, convenience, and efficiency, at an affordable price, in order to address their transit and mobility needs.

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According to Fuller, the Connected Urban Development pilots helped to show how cities can accelerate their transition to sustainability, reduce CO2 emissions, increase energy efficiency, and decrease waste, all by harnessing the basic information and communications technology available in wireless networks.

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