Building Back Better with Intelligent Infrastructure

<p>This episode is a lightly edited version of a recent panel discussion about our newest paper, “Toward a Smarter Future: Building Back Better with Intelligent Civil Infrastructure -- Smart Sensors and Self-Monitoring Civil Works." Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews co-authors Betsy Gardner and Jill Jamieson, and subject matter expert Professor Luna Lu, about why developing intelligent infrastructure is crucial for helping the United States tackle the challenge of inequitable, inaccessible, and inadequate roads, bridges, dams, sidewalks, and water systems throughout the country.</p><p>Tune in to hear Professor Goldsmith, Jamieson, Gardner, and Professor Lu make the argument for a strategic, smart infrastructure plan that integrates digital technology, sensors, and data to not only address existing issues but to mitigate risks and improve the conditions and structures that shape our daily lives. </p><p>Referenced articles and paper:<br /><a href="https://ash.harvard.edu/publications/toward-smarter-future-building-back-better-intelligent-civil-infrastructure-smart?utm_campaign=Ash_Center_Announcement&utm_medium=email&utm_source=AshSalesforce" target="_blank">Toward a Smarter Future: Building Back Better with Intelligent Civil Infrastructure -- Smart Sensors and Self-Monitoring Civil Works</a><br /><a href="https://datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/chorus-dumb-city-advocates-increases-how-do-we-define-truly-smart-city" target="_blank">As the Chorus of Dumb City Advocates Increases, How Do We Define the Truly Smart City?</a><br /><a href="https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/sensors-tell-construction-crews-exactly-how-long-to-let-concrete-cure/" target="_blank">Sensors Tell Construction Crews Exactly How Long to Let Concrete Cure</a></p><p>Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/the-lost-files/summer-man">Summer-Man by Ketsa</a></p><p><strong>About Data-Smart City Solutions</strong></p><p>Data-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School, is working to c