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<p>The Government encourages UK cities to take up innovative initiatives and adopt
modern technology to respond to developing urban needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The
Government has set up the Smart Cities Forum to bring together cities, industry and
experts to identify and explore emerging policy issues. In order to benefit from the
experiences of other Governments and European cities, the Government is a partner
in a commitment within the European Innovation Partnership to share best practice.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Future Cities Catapult has been established as a Centre
of Excellence and works to develop and support urban innovation. Projects in Glasgow,
London, Bristol and Peterborough have been funded by Innovate UK to demonstrate and
display smart applications to improve city services and quality of life.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>To ensure readiness to future developments, the Government Office for
Science is undertaking the Foresight Future of Cities project, which explores opportunities
and challenges facing UK cities over the next 50 years.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>
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