1.0ITUhttps://www.itu.int/hub/es/Ralf Vanalsthttps://www.itu.int/hub/es/author/ralf-vanalstitu-int/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="WxyIWV4ivg"><a href="https://www.itu.int/hub/es/publication/t-tut-smartcity-2025-12/">U4SSC – Case study on Columbus, USA</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.itu.int/hub/es/publication/t-tut-smartcity-2025-12/embed/#?secret=WxyIWV4ivg" width="600" height="338" title="«U4SSC – Case study on Columbus, USA» — ITU" data-secret="WxyIWV4ivg" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.itu.int/hub/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> https://www.itu.int/hub/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/t-tut-smartcity-2025-12-img-jpg-m-4.jpg1024685As urban spaces rapidly digitalize, the city needs to ensure that technology improves rather than overwhelming the life of its residents. This U4SSC case study explores how Columbus, Ohio-a pioneer in smart city innovation-is embedding digital wellbeing into the core of its urban planning. Recognizing that true connectivity goes beyond broadband access, Columbus has developed initiatives aimed at bridging digital divide while safeguarding the mental and physical health of its community. The study highlights the city's proactive strategies to promote digital equity, ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to essential digital tools without the negative impact from digital fatigue. By integrating public awareness campaigns and fostering digital literacy, Columbus demonstrates how municipalities can design smart infrastructure that is not only efficient but fundamentally people-centered. This case study is an essential read for city planners and policymakers looking to build resilient cities where technological advancement and human wellbeing go hand in hand. More information available at: https://u4ssc.itu.int/