// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Atlanta?
Atlanta scores 55.3% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #146 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
55.3%
Rank
#146 / 386
Criteria present
28 / 86
Evidence coverage
80.2%
Atlanta's smart city score by area
2 present · 10 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
4 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed
4 present · 7 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed
3 present · 6 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed
5 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 2 not assessed
7 present · 0 partial · 1 absent
3 present · 8 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
Where Atlanta is strong
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
Where the gaps are
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
The Atlanta Watershed Management website provides an option to "Pay My Bill" for water services online.
https://www.atlantawatershed.org/Active & Shared Mobility · Pedestrianisation / low-traffic areas
The Atlanta BeltLine provides a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, described as a "wide concrete path perfect for biking, skating, or walking" that local communities use to commute without a car, effectively serving as car-free zones.
https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/atlanta-beltline-incSmart Traffic & Electric Vehicles · EV charging network
The 511GA website provides a map that displays electric vehicle charging stations, allowing users to zoom in to see individual markers.
https://www.511ga.org/Air Quality & Monitoring · Air-quality monitoring network
The Air Protection Branch of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is responsible for monitoring the ambient levels of air pollutants throughout the State of Georgia.
https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branchAbout this assessment
Atlanta was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-10 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.