Smart cities use data and technology to create efficiencies, improve sustainability, create economic development, and enhance quality of life factors for people living and working in the city. Inspired by the Government of Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge the Cities of Rossland, Trail, Castlegar and Nelson and surrounding regional district areas have partnered with economic development practitioners and technology entrepreneurs to explore ways our communities can use technology to address some of our biggest challenges.  Members of the group have gathered feedback from their respective communities on challenges where data & technology can be utilized to overcome barriers in our rural area.  We need your help now to further shape the proposal: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#974574534