Public Sector Consulting
Cities, Transport & Urban Infrastructure
Smart Cities of the Future
Urban centers account for about 80% of global GDP. The sustainable development of cities is a priority policy focus area for governments and businesses worldwide. City governments and businesses are working together with a new paradigm for city development, shifting their focus from improving systems to improving residents’ experiences.
Better and more livable future cities need hyperlocal environments based on mixed-use real estate, changing mobility habits, accelerating digital-first services, and spurring the move to sustainable living and resilient infrastructure.
The Opportunities and Challenges for Future Smart Cities Development
By the year 2030, the United Nations projects a 35% increase in the population of the megacities. The vast majority of this trend will emerge in the developing economies.
2030
Unaffordable housing
35% of the world's urban population has inadequate housing or faces affordability challenges.
Cost of congestion
2050
By 2050, cities will be home to 70% of the global population and more than 90% of all economic activity.
Health hazards
An estimated 90% of the urban population worldwide lives in conditions that do not meet WHO health standards.
Traffic-related congestion costs an estimated $400 in the United States alone.
Modern Approach to Smart City Planning
Resident centricity is increasingly defining planning for the smart cities of the future. This perspective puts the expectations and needs of people at the fore and guides strategy and master planning, community management, and the design of services. Residents’ positive experiences also help build resilience in the face of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic while driving advocacy and enhancing cities’ competitiveness.
How We Help Clients
ACS partners with city governments and businesses to ensure that future cities are designed and developed sustainably.
We combine our strategic and financial modeling expertise with the economic and social development experience of our partners to develop cities and urban infrastructure that are economically and socially sustainable. We work with municipal governments and public and private organizations to plan and develop urban centers that can support growth with economic and environmental sustainability. We assist with resolving critical financial sustainability issues during planning, financing, designing, constructing, and operating urban infrastructure projects.
Strategic & Financial Modeling for Smart City Initiatives
Strategies to Decrease Infrastructure Cost
Strategies for Public-Private Partnerships
Revenue Optimization Strategies
Service Tariff Formulation & Revenue Modeling
Long-term Forecasts & Sustainability Analysis
We team up with smart city planners to provide financial sustainability assurance during the various stages of urban development to support objectives including:
Future city visioning
Future city master planning
Resilient cities
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Financing & commercialization
Mobility planning
Economic development
Infrastructure program management
Transport and Mobility
The public and private sectors must work together to take advantage of emerging technologies for safety and accessibility improvements in urban mobility. The potential is simply tremendous.
ACS partners with cities in developing economies to assist with developing sustainable financial management models and resolving critical financial sustainability issues during planning, financing, designing, constructing, and operating urban transport projects.
Modern Approach to Transport and Mobility Strategy
Urban mobility issues are widespread and lead to pollution, safety concerns, and disparities in job, healthcare, and education access in various parts of the developing world. To address these challenges, mobility strategies must incorporate emerging mobility technologies, be tailored to the specific location, and consider vital factors such as population density, public transportation options, and street network type.
Urban Mobility Challenges
On average, commuters lose up to 160 hours yearly due to traffic congestion in the world's most congested cities.
Lost time
Safety & traffic crashes
A large number of life casualties occur every year due to traffic crashes.
Pollution & climate change
An estimated 90% of the urban population worldwide lives in conditions that do not meet WHO air quality standards. Traffic congestion is one of the main contributors.
Fast urbanization
By 2050, cities will be home to 70% of the global population and more than 90% of all economic activity.
Emerging Transportation Trends
CONNECTED VEHICLES WILL ACCOUNT FOR 100% OF THE MARKET BY 2035
The automotive industry is shifting its focus from hardware to software. Cars will operate like smartphones, allowing for over-the-air connectivity, guidance, and upgradability. This will enhance the productivity of travelers.
SHARED MOBILITY OFFERINGS WILL ACCOUNT FOR 15% OF URBAN TRIPS BY 2035
Shared mobility includes ride-pooling and ride-hailing apps, car sharing, and micromobility with e-scooters and bicycles. Mobility as a service approach and apps that allow users to plan, book, and pay for the best point-to-point travel across modes will help achieve this goal.
AUTONOMOUS CARS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEXT 15 YEARS, WITH HIGH-DRIVING (LEVEL 4) AUTOMATION FEATURED ON 10% OF NEW CARS SOLD IN 2035
Self-driving cars and robotaxis, in the form of shared, autonomous, electric vehicles and autonomous mobility on demand, promise to help resolve pollution, parking, and safety issues. They will unlock discretionary income.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES WILL ACCOUNT FOR 35% OF NEW CAR SALES IN 2035
Electrified vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity as solutions to tackle pollution. Industry investments are expanding the range of EVs by improving the charging infrastructure and experience, boosting the power, and reducing the cost of electric batteries.
How We Help Clients
ACS partners with cities in developing economies to assist with developing sustainable financial management models and resolving critical financial sustainability issues during planning, financing, designing, constructing, and operating urban transport projects.
We combine our strategic and financial modeling expertise with our partners' smart city planning and social development experience to assist city governments with developing an economically and socially sustainable urban transport infrastructure. We work with public and private organizations to plan and develop urban transport and mobility solutions that can support growth with economic and environmental sustainability.
Strategic & Financial Modeling for Urban Transport and Mobility projects
Strategies to Decrease Infrastructure Cost
Strategies for Public-Private Partnerships
Revenue Optimization Strategies
Service Tariff Formulation & Revenue Modeling
Long-term Forecasts & Sustainability Analysis
Urban Infrastructure
Infrastructure plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and promoting the well-being of citizens. However, ensuring sustainability is becoming increasingly challenging. Urban infrastructure projects challenge various entities, including governments, transportation authorities, real estate developers, and engineering and construction firms. Despite facing budget constraints globally, urban infrastructure projects have become more prominent, riskier, and complex.
Modern Approach to Urban Infrastructure
As urbanization trends continue to evolve, infrastructure strategies must adapt accordingly. Governments and private developers must incorporate intelligent technologies and embrace green infrastructure. Infrastructure players need assistance ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery while reevaluating the selection, execution, and management of new construction and capital projects.
How We Help Clients
At ACS, we assist governments and private developers in developing sustainable financial management models and effectively implementing large-scale urban infrastructure development projects.
We combine our strategic and financial modeling expertise with the infrastructure development experience of our partners to develop cities and urban infrastructure that are economically and socially sustainable. Our team of infrastructure consultants helps clients optimize infrastructure development, cities, and the movement of people and goods, enabling them to build, advance, and progress.
We work with municipal governments and public and private organizations to plan and develop urban centers that can support growth with economic and environmental sustainability. We assist with resolving critical financial sustainability issues during planning, financing, designing, constructing, and operating urban infrastructure projects.
Strategic & Financial Modeling for Urban Transport and Mobility projects
Strategies to Decrease Infrastructure Cost
Strategies for Public-Private Partnerships
Revenue Optimization Strategies
Service Tariff Formulation & Revenue Modeling
Long-term Forecasts & Sustainability Analysis
