Buenos Aires Harnessing digitalization to reduce waste and promote inclusion. The first Latin American city to upgrade to 100% LED street lighting. The Atlas of Digitalization demonstrates how smart cities across the world are realizing their potential through digital 3 /10 4 /10 technological innovation. Digitalization Digitalization Like all cities, Buenos Aires faces unique Readiness Potential challenges that require distinct solutions, This well connected city has There is continued potential and our Digitalization Readiness and a high percentage of internet to reap the benefits of Potential scores compare how prepared users, who would benefit from digitalization in Buenos Aires, a boost in internet speeds. with further investment in each is for a connected future, and what human capital, analytics opportunities they have to transform and strategy. beyond where they are today. Each score pools data from a range of Sustainability Mobility Opportunity sources, rating developments around How and what Where, when and How much energy is used in how people travel people enjoy city Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity, buildings, travel and connect and living and how the key themes from Expo 2020 Dubai. and public spaces. the impact it has. businesses thrive. Annual greenhouse gas emissions from transport and industry, tonnes CO2 equivalent per capita India Argentina Sustainability Taiwan South Africa Drain sensors will help detect United Arab Emirates poor drainage and flooding risk. Germany Inter-American Development Bank also United Kingdom found increased use of smart water Singapore meters in combination with water- United States pressure regulation could cut water loss by 40% across five districts. 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 Source: International Energy Agency (IEA) Continued overleaf % of journeys by transport mode, 2017 Bicycle 0.7% Walking 5.5% Mobility Regional train 4.4% Subway 4.5% Automatic trains increase efficiencies Bus incl. rapid transit 33.5% for the new metro line. Car 48.7% Siemens are updating and expanding Motorcycle 1.7% the railway network to electrify the Taxi 0.9% Constitucion–La Plata branch of the Roca line. Plus a new metro line will Bicycle, walking and public transport include 16 new stations. account for 48.6% of journeys Source: Siemens City Portal Most visited city websites, 2016 Site Purpose Category Alumnos S@rmiento BA Digitization of education Education Opportunity Consulta de infracciones Information about traffic Transport offences and fines Incubator services have supported 30,000 entrepreneurs and created 10,000 jobs Home de la Ciudad General city news General since 2008. and information Local services including miBA, an app to Consulta de puntaje docente Teacher score query tool Education arrange a doctor’s appointment or pay for a parking ticket. Another app lets users Subte Metro information Transport upload photos of illegally parked vehicles - which cut complaints resolution by 93%. Source: Buenos Aires Ciudad Contact the City Manager FERNANDO HUERGO Head of Strategy and Corporate Communications at Siemens Argentina [email protected] siemens.com/atlas.