Smart City
Smart cities use digital technologies and innovations to drive urban development in a citizen-oriented way.
What is a smart city?
Smart cities and regions are the future! Based on the 2021 Smart City Charter of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community, they use digital technologies, data analysis and innovations to drive urban development in a citizen-oriented way. The city of the future is not only technologically advanced, but also socially inclusive, participatory and sustainable, making it liveable and lovable.
"The digitalization of municipalities is not an end in itself. It should serve sustainable goals in a social, ecological and economic sense and must not work against them. Municipalities should use digitalization to shape their development in a socially acceptable, fair, energy- and resource-efficient way. Such a consciously managed digital transformation should support local value creation, the circular economy and sustainable lifestyles." (Source: Smart City Charter)
What makes a smart city - a few examples:
- Data from very different areas is collected and processed and made accessible in such a way that it can be used, for example, by the administrative offices or the interested public. Of course, all of this is always GDPR-compliant.
- Digital citizen services are being expanded and offered in order to make the city administration's services available to citizens in an easy and uncomplicated way.
- To this end, it is essential to consider the digital participation of different target groups, as all city residents must have the opportunity to use the digital services.
Smart City Wiesbaden - Open for your ideas
Through our long-term "Smart City Wiesbaden" program, we are committed to a smart future where technology and people work together. For us, dialogue is key: We transparently share what we’re working on, giving you insight into and an understanding of our goals, and as a result, we drive innovative ideas forward. Together, we develop sustainable solutions for the state capital of Wiesbaden.
Would you like to contribute suggestions and ideas, or do you have feedback for us? Feel free to contact us at any time. Contact: smartcitywiesbadende
You can also talk to us at events. Here is a list of key events where project managers will be available to answer your questions or where you can actively share your suggestions:
We’ll be there for you:
- June 12, 2026: Theatrium 2026 | Learn more about the city’s current smart city projects
- June 20, 2026: Wiesbaden Digital Twin | The in-house development team will also be at the ADFC Wiesbaden Bike Festival. More info on the event at the Dern'schen Gelände: Wiesbaden is participating: CITY CYCLING 2026 – ADFC Wiesbaden / Rheingau-Taunus (opens in a new tab)
- June 26, 2026: Digital Day 2026 | Learn more about the city’s current smart city projects
- August 29, 2026: Intercultural Summer Festival 2026 | Learn more about the city’s current smart city projects
Exchange Formats
- Summer 2026: Wiesbaden Digital Twin | The internal development team involves the Wiesbaden community in prioritizing upcoming content and features via a survey
Events
- October 11–26, 2026: Code Week 2026: Together with the Seibert Foundation, the Smart City Department supports the European grassroots movement (www.codeweek.de (opens in a new tab))
