JOEFFREY MARK FERRER
When people hear the term “smart city,” they usually associate it with high-tech metropolises dotted with futuristic looking smart buildings and populated by young, always connected, always on-the-go digital natives. It’s a stereotype that’s enough to intimidate those who may not fit the bill. But the very concept of a smart city — a people-centered, highly livable, sustainable urban space — suggests that it should be an environment that can accommodate anyone and everyone.