A city becomes smart when it fosters economic growth, makes life better for its citizens and relies on data and information to inform decisions.

That’s the definition of a smart city, according to Emily Yates, Philadelphia’s Smart City director. Yates and a handful of other folks in the tech and innovation space joined the conversation, “Making Philadelphia a Smart and Resilient City,” during the Philadelphia Heros and New Normal forum held virtually on Thursday.

But how does a region think about being a smart city during a pandemic?

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