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Figure 22: Architecture model proposed for an Intelligent Public Lighting
Network (RAPI) from the point of view of communications 76

In the development of technological solutions and digital services for the construction of an
Open Smart City in the municipalities and cities of Chile, it is necessary to build an adequate
legal framework, establish short and long-term policies and structures that allow for the proper
governance of these smart territories (cities and municipalities), as well as public programmes and
public-private alliances that financially support their implementation. The existing legal framework
in the country is of great importance for the development of Open Smart Cities projects.

A major barrier to the implementation of these projects is financial sustainability. Tax revenues
are not always adequate, especially in municipalities and, therefore, it is not easy to sustain the
costs of the proposed solutions. In Chile, the Corfo initiative for the development of the Enabling
Infrastructure of Open Smart Cities is based on the use of the ubiquitous networks of public lighting
systems. Adequate investment is needed for the development of the Open Smart City projects.

4.3.4 Markham, Canada
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The city of Markham is located in Ontario (Canada), close to the financial and cultural hub of
Toronto.

It has created a partnership with one of the leading telecommunication services providers on a
smart city initiative to improve city operations and sustainability as part of the Smart City Accelerator

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