What is a Smart City? 

The notion of a smart city is relatively new and surprisingly broad. From one organization or individual to another, a smart city can mean something different. The consulting company Deloitte provides a succinct definition:

A 360-degree smart city looks across every aspect of a city’s operations and uses technology to improve outcomes. The digital infrastructure of a smart city sets the stage for a network of partnerships all focused on one goal: Creating a Page 4 of 24 smarter city. The result? An urban center that not only leverages technology to improve its own operations but connects with citizens, businesses, and nonprofits in new ways.

Great innovations often come from a combination of different perspectives and experiences. El Cajon 2.0 is based on the concept of a smart city as defined above, but also caters to the unique needs of the City. It represents a new way to think about innovation in El Cajon.

Vision

El Cajon 2.0 is an ongoing commitment to utilize innovative technological solutions that support a safe, connected, thriving, and desirable community for all residents, businesses, and visitors.

El Cajon 2.0 Strategic Plan

The El Cajon 2.0 Strategic Plan is based on research of the smart city concept, case studies of how other jurisdictions implemented innovative technologies to address problems, survey results from both the El Cajon community and City staff, and feedback from the City Council.

Its adaptive design is intended to be versatile enough to apply to both current and future challenges. As priorities shift and technology continues to evolve, the City will be well equipped to handle future needs through El Cajon 2.0.

Click on the image to the left to view the plan.