The 2022 Smart City Diaries Survey

If you were to ask you, “What Makes a City Smart”, what would you say? Is it Technology? Connectivity? Social Change? Ask 100 people this question and you can expect 100 different answers. And yes, technological innovation is an important part of a thriving city, but a Smart City is not just about tech, it is about people. It is about you.

We don’t just want to talk, we want to listen. We need to hear your thoughts, your ideas and your concerns, because a Smart City is nothing without the people who live, work, play and weave that roadmap to our future.

Thank you for your time and opinions!
– The Smart City Diaries Team

Connectivity
How connected are you? Do you have adequate internet access at your home?

My home has adequate broadband access to the internet. 

My home has adequate broadband access to the internet. 

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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My home has a computer/s and other technology I need to access internet resources.  

My home has a computer/s and other technology I need to access internet resources.  

My household has more than 4 devices that are connected to the internet (wired or wireless).

My household has more than 4 devices that are connected to the internet (wired or wireless).

My household has experienced loss of electricity, gas, or water one or more times in the last year due to climate events.  

My household has experienced loss of electricity, gas, or water one or more times in the last year due to climate events.  

Knowing that my online data is being used by organizations, I am confident in my ability to protect my own data.

Knowing that my online data is being used by organizations, I am confident in my ability to protect my own data.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I understand what cryptocurrency is and how to use it.

I understand what cryptocurrency is and how to use it.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I understand what blockchain is and its relationship to cryptocurrency.

I understand what blockchain is and its relationship to cryptocurrency.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I currently own or plan to purchase cryptocurrency in 2022.

I currently own or plan to purchase cryptocurrency in 2022.

I know how to protect myself and my devices from phishing and data hacking.    

I know how to protect myself and my devices from phishing and data hacking.    

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I understand what big data is and how it is generated by internet-of-things devices.

I understand what big data is and how it is generated by internet-of-things devices.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I understand how systems and infrastructure work and how these impact my world (banking, taxes, public transportation, the internet, electricity, local government, etc.)  

I understand how systems and infrastructure work and how these impact my world (banking, taxes, public transportation, the internet, electricity, local government, etc.)  

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Answer
My City/Community
How connected are you to the place you live, work and play?

My City/Community leaders are committed to policies that ensure equitable access to the internet. 

My City/Community leaders are committed to policies that ensure equitable access to the internet. 

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Answer

My City/Community uses social media to inform and engage with me on current issues & policies.

My City/Community uses social media to inform and engage with me on current issues & policies.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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My City/Community leaders regularly engage with its residents to set policies on current issues.

My City/Community leaders regularly engage with its residents to set policies on current issues.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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My City/Community leaders have created a Climate Action Plan and identified goals to reduce/eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. 

My City/Community leaders have created a Climate Action Plan and identified goals to reduce/eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. 

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I believe that nature-based solutions must inform every decision made by my City/Community, even if it leads to increased taxes and reduced economic growth.

I believe that nature-based solutions must inform every decision made by my City/Community, even if it leads to increased taxes and reduced economic growth.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I believe that corporate dollars/lobbyists should have influence on government policies.

I believe that corporate dollars/lobbyists should have influence on government policies.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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My biggest concerns are: (pick top 3) 

My biggest concerns are: (pick top 3) 

I believe I have responsibility to learn more about the issues that concern me. 

I believe I have responsibility to learn more about the issues that concern me. 

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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I believe I have responsibility to become involved in advocating for issues that concern me, but I don’t know where to start.   

I believe I have responsibility to become involved in advocating for issues that concern me, but I don’t know where to start.   

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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Basic Information
Tell Us About Yourself!

What U.S. Region do you most identify with, whether you currently live there or not?

What U.S. Region do you most identify with, whether you currently live there or not?

If in the U.S., What State Do You Currently Live In?

If in the U.S., What State Do You Currently Live In?

If you answered “Worldwide”, What Country do you Live In?

If you answered “Worldwide”, What Country do you Live In?

What City Do You Live In?

What City Do You Live In?

Gender

Gender

Race/Ethnicity (Check All that Apply)

Race/Ethnicity (Check All that Apply)

What Generation do you Identify With?

What Generation do you Identify With?

Annual Household Income

Annual Household Income

Occupation/Industry of Work

Occupation/Industry of Work

Contact Information
We would love to continue this conversation! Would you like to share your contact information with Smart City Diaries?

Name

Name

Email

Email