The time for conversation has long passed given that the evidence is clear, the tools exist, and the urgency is undeniable. Cities must stop theorizing about innovation partnerships and start creating the regulatory architecture that makes them possible at scale. One such architecture is the regulatory sandbox and the data proves it works.

Authors: Khahlil A, Louisy and Fredrik Heiding The concept of smart cities has gained traction in the past several years, with many urban...