1、Hyperconnected LondonHOW CAN LONDON BOROUGHSENABLE DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY FOR TODAYS CHALLENGES?ContentsExecutive summary 03Introduction 06Political challenges for the London boroughs 08What does the term smart city mean to boroughs?10How boroughs are approaching connectivity and smart city technology

2、 11Connectivity14Case studies:Westminster and Royal Docks 15The BarriersWayleaves 18Council structures and political commitment19Londons sub-regional partnerships 22Case study:South London partnership and the InnOvaTe project24The BarriersExisting planning process25OpportunitiesHousing28Ducting 29Ne

3、utral host 31Social value and social tariffs 33The connected London project with TfL 34Small cells,private networks 36RecommendationsBoroughs and sub-regional collaborations38Greater London Authority39Central government 3902 Hyperconnected LondonDigital connectivity provides the foundation for innov

4、ation that can make places better for residents and local businesses.In todays challenging environment,it has never been more important for local government to support communities with great connectivity.It ensures residents access to education and economic opportunity,and helps local businesses to

5、thrive.Londons boroughs have the power to drive improvements in connectivity that create better places to live,work and visit.The promise of the connected smart city is a safer,cleaner,more sustainable one that improves lives for its residents and businesses,but the journey from policy buzzword to d

6、elivering real-world outcomes is challenging.Key to the journey is comprehensive,ubiquitous digital connectivity.A combination of high speed mobile and fibre connectivity needs to come together,to create a foundation of digital hyperconnectivity that is inclusive for residents as well as businesses.