AN urban development specialist said transforming Metro Manila into a smart city requires a lot of redevelopment, a certain degree of creativity and political will on the part of government officials.

'A city is a dynamic place. There are new opportunities that come up, and there is such a thing as urban redevelopment because, for whatever reason, certain parts of the city deteriorate, and adopting smart technologies will definitely help in speeding up the process,' Dr. Nathaniel von Einsiedel said Saturday night on 'Business and Politics,' a weekly program on SMNI hosted by The Manila Times Chairman Dante 'Klink' Ang 2nd.