// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Atlanta?
Atlanta scores 42.6% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #153 of 297 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
42.6%
Rank
#153 / 297
Criteria present
23 / 86
Evidence coverage
60.5%
Atlanta's smart city score by area
1 present · 7 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed
3 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 6 not assessed
3 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 7 not assessed
3 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed
5 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
5 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed
3 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
Where Atlanta is strong
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning
Where the gaps are
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
Evidence highlights
Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · Live city data dashboard
The City of Atlanta provides a data dashboard as part of its data visualization suite, which allows users to find and map key indicators for every neighborhood, neighborhood planning unit, and City Council district within the city.
https://www.neighborhoodnexus.org/city-of-atlantaActive & Shared Mobility · Cycling network / lanes
The Atlanta BeltLine features a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails suitable for biking, with official maps available on its website to guide visitors and residents.
https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/atlanta-beltline-incActive & Shared Mobility · Pedestrianisation / low-traffic areas
The Atlanta BeltLine provides a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, described as a "wide concrete path perfect for biking, skating, or walking" that local communities use to commute without a car, effectively serving as car-free zones.
https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/atlanta-beltline-incSmart Traffic & Electric Vehicles · EV charging network
The 511GA website provides a map that displays electric vehicle charging stations, allowing users to zoom in to see individual markers.
https://www.511ga.org/About this assessment
Atlanta was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-10 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.