Giving Compass' Take:

• Here are seven trends to watch for in 2020, based on insight from industry leaders that will inspire city officials and drive progress in innovation. 

• Many of these trends will need to incorporate the innovative tech. How can donors get involved in supporting programs that bring tech innovation to the forefront? 

• Read more about how technology can be used for the advancement of smart cities. 

It's the turn of a new decade, and following a wild year of transformation in 2019, the 2020s are bound to face more innovation, speculation and security risks than ever before.

To help start the year off right, Smart Cities Dive has gathered insights from industry leaders to identify the trends that are expected to influence the smart city space in 2020.

  1. Investors will pump more money into flying cars
  2. Cities will see fewer scooter operators on streets as companies consolidate
  3. More cities will turn to building electrification
  4. City dwellers will demand stronger data privacy
  5.  Cities will crack down on cyberattacks
  6. Mobility hubs and car-free zones will be more widely considered
  7. The climate wakeup call for greener (and bigger) investments will grow

Read the full article about trends for smart cities by Cailin Crowe at Smart Cities Dive.