Learn how mayors view their citizens' contribution to building a smart city and how do they tap into such a valuable resource.

At the 84th annual US Conference of Mayors, which took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, at the end of June 2016, mayors of leading US cities shared their views on how citizens can help develop and improve the way a city operates.

Watch this short video to discover what city officials are doing to harness what people care about on a local level - on their street, their block and in their neighborhood.

How is data being used by cities to improve livability, resiliency, and sustainability in today's increasingly connected world? The report conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report explains a number of research results, including how and why cities are using data to engage with citizens. Download the full EIU report to find out more.