With half of the world’s population now living in urban environments the question of how we build the cities of tomorrow to address our social and economic needs has never been more pressing. While it’s clear that not just cities but smart cities will be at the center of our economy in the years to come, many questions remain unresolved. What role will technology and data play and what can we do, as global citizens? Dr Jonathan Reichental, an award-winning technology leader and professor, tackles these questions and more in this SVIC Interview.