City assessment
How smart is Indianapolis?
Indianapolis scores 73% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #91 of 386 by smart reach and #126 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
#91 / 386
Smart score
73%
Evidenced rank
#126 / 387
Criteria present
54 / 86
Evidence coverage
84.9%
Indianapolis's smart city score by area
9 present · 2 partial · 2 absent · 2 not yet assessed
7 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed
9 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
5 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
9 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 1 not yet assessed
7 present · 1 partial · 0 absent
8 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
Where Indianapolis is strong
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience · 3 partial
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · 1 absent
- ▸Digital Government Services · 1 absent
- ▸Open Data & Transparency · 2 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.
- Governance & Smart-City Operating Model2 of 4
- Climate Action & Emissions1 of 3
- Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure1 of 4
- Energy & Smart Grid1 of 4
- Open Data & Transparency1 of 4
- Public Safety & Emergency1 of 4
- Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles1 of 4
- Solid Waste & Circular Economy1 of 4
- Water & Sanitation1 of 4
Evidence highlights
Active & Shared Mobility · Cycling network / lanes
The Central Indiana Ride Guide is available from the IMPO, indicating a published cycling map and a focus on active transportation.
https://www.indympo.gov/maps/ride-guideActive & Shared Mobility · Mobility-as-a-Service app
The "Transit app" is available for the Indianapolis area, providing real-time data and schedules for public transit, including IndyGo, for journey planning.
https://transitapp.com/region/indianapolisActive & Shared Mobility · Pedestrianisation / low-traffic areas
Indianapolis features "walkable cultural districts" such as Mass Ave and Fountain Square, as well as a downtown canal and White River State Park, which contribute to pedestrian-friendly areas.
https://indianahub.org/things-to-do-indianapolis/Energy & Smart Grid · Smart energy metering
AES Indiana is installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters as part of its Smart Grid program, which allows remote access to electric energy usage and improves reliability.
https://www.aesindiana.com/advanced-metersAbout this assessment
Indianapolis 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.