Google Launches its First Smart Cities Company: Sidewalk Labs

Google, already one of the most pervasive technology providers of urban experiences everywhere, has increased its bet on the smart cities movement.

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June 14, 2015, 9:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


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"Google launched its first start-up focused on Smart Cities solutions, Sidewalk Labs," according to a post on the Cities of the Future website.

According to a press release announcing the new company, "Sidewalk Labs is an urban innovation company devoted to improving city life for residents, businesses and city governments, in particular by developing and incubating civic technologies…"

The Cities of the Future post also adds this bit of commentary: "Nevertheless, the fact that Google has decided to launch a whole new company to focus on urban issues demonstrates the importance of the smart cities movement. New technologies are continuously being developed to help cities manage their resources and improve the quality of life of citizens."

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