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Amsterdam was rated the 10th best smart city in the world and the fourth best in Western Europe , according to the IESCE Cities in Motion Index . In particular , the Dutch capital was commended for being the third best city for technology , the sixth best city for international outreach and the 13th best city for urban planning . The Amsterdam Smart City ( ASC ) project is already showing promise . In one partnership , the city worked with local businesses and corporations to test sustainable solutions on Utrechtsestraat , a major shopping avenue in the city . The ‘ Climate Street ’ initiatives included energy-efficient lighting , waste reduction and recyclable tram stops , helping to cut energy use on Utrechtsestraat by 10 %. JUNE 2019