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How smart is City Of London?

City Of London, United Kingdom, scores 80.2% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #268 of 386 by smart reach and #49 on the evidence alone, with every finding traceable to a public source.

Each criterion counts in full where the evidence shows it present, half where partial and nothing where absent, weighted by its category. 10 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 24 Oct 2026.

Smart reach rank

#268 / 386

Smart score

80.2%

Evidenced rank

#49 / 387

Criteria present

61 / 86

Evidence coverage

88.4%

City Of London's smart city score by area

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation93%

13 present · 2 partial · 0 absent

Mobility & Transport92%

11 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Environment, Energy & Climate71%

7 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste54%

5 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 4 not yet assessed

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion89%

11 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Economy, Innovation & Employment65%

4 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model82%

10 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Where City Of London is strong

  • ▸Digital Government Services
  • ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
  • ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
  • ▸Active & Shared Mobility
  • ▸Air Quality & Monitoring

Where the evidence shows gaps

  • ▸Green Space & Biodiversity · 2 partial
  • ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience · 2 partial
  • ▸Water & Sanitation · 2 partial
  • ▸Innovation & Economic Development · 2 partial
  • ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation · 1 partial

Not yet assessed

10 of 86 criteria have no finding yet, either way. They count as nothing in the score until one is made, and they are not gaps.

  • Energy & Smart Grid2 of 4
  • Housing & Urban Planning2 of 3
  • Disaster Risk & Resilience1 of 4
  • Inclusion & Civic Participation1 of 3
  • Innovation & Economic Development1 of 4
  • Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles1 of 4
  • Solid Waste & Circular Economy1 of 4
  • Water & Sanitation1 of 4

Evidence highlights

Digital Government Services · Unified online services portal

The City of London provides a unified online services portal called 'My City' where users can register, log in, and access 'All Services' to save time completing forms and manage their personal information.

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/

Digital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees

The City of London Corporation's main website features a prominent 'Report, Pay, Apply' section, indicating that online payment options are available for municipal services.

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/

Digital Government Services · Citizen reporting / 311 channel

The City of London Corporation's website includes a 'Report, Pay, Apply' section, which allows citizens to report issues online.

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/

Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · 3D digital twin / city model

A 'cutting-edge virtual reality model of the Square Mile' has been launched, indicating the presence of a 3D digital city model.

https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cutting-edge-virtual-reality-model-of-the-square-mile-launched/

Funding City Of London can bid for

63 open calls: grants, tenders and innovation competitions City Of London is eligible for, including UK-wide schemes any place can apply to. Every entry links to its source.

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About this assessment

City Of London was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 24 Oct 2026 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, or left not yet assessed, and every finding links to where it was found. Cities are re-assessed in runs, not continuously: the latest finished on 24 Oct 2026.

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