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For the second year in a row , New York City topped the leaderboard as one of the most developed smart cities in the world . With a population sitting above 8.5mn , New York City uses 1bn gallons of water each day . As part of its smart city plan , the city ’ s Department of Environmental Protection is deploying a large-scale Automated Meter Reading ( AMR ) system to get a better snapshot of water consumption , while giving customers a useful tool to check their water use each day . The city has also turned to Bigbelly solar powered “ smart ” bins which monitor trash levels and ensures waste pick-up is scheduled regularly . JUNE 2019