// 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

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation56%

1 present · 7 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed

Mobility & Transport75%

3 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 6 not assessed

Environment, Energy & Climate67%

3 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 7 not assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste63%

3 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion75%

5 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed

Economy, Innovation & Employment86%

5 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model67%

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-atlanta

Active & 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-inc

Active & 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-inc

Smart 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.