How digital twins are reshaping urban development, from Auckland to Hong Kong

How digital twins are reshaping urban development, from Auckland to Hong Kong

Digital twin city projects in cities like on in Auckland that monitors wastewater and stormwater networks in real time are revolutionizing urban development.are revolutionizing how Image: Unsplash.

Mishary Althani

Fellow, Saudi Aramco, Urban Transformation Centre, World Economic Forum

Yamin Xu

Lead for Greater China, Urban Transformation Centre, World Economic Forum

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