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City DNA

The City DNA is the unique identity of a city — the blend of its history, culture, geography, economy, people, and governance style that shapes how it lives and grows.

It goes beyond demographics or infrastructure:

It’s the values and aspirations of its citizens.
It’s the patterns of behavior, traditions, and social interactions that define daily life.
It’s the physical and digital landscape — the architecture, public spaces, mobility systems, and now, data flows.
It’s the governance mindset, whether top-down, collaborative, or citizen-driven.

When we talk about City DNA in Smart City and AI contexts, we mean understanding these elements so technology doesn’t overwrite identity but instead amplifies what makes each city unique. A city isn’t just “smart” by applying generic best practices — it becomes smarter when AI, digital twins, and automation are tuned to its DNA, ensuring progress while preserving authenticity.

In other words: City DNA is the starting point for every governance and AI strategy — because a copy-paste city is not a living city

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