Through the Capital Area Advanced Research and Education Network (CAAREN), the George Washington University Division of IT is partnering with 22 Capital Partners and others to develop an ecosystem to build smart cities through technology, education and innovation.
The first project is Gramercy District, which will be the first smart city developed from the ground up in the Washington D.C. area. Located in Loudon County, the site will be located at the future Silver Line Ashburn Station metro terminus.
As the first smart city in the region, and one of the first in the country, the Gramercy District will create an environment that continuously adapts to meet the needs of business partners and guests who are working, living, shopping and playing in the smart city.
This week, 22 Capital Partners announced that it has selected FedBid, Inc. as a technology partner for its 22 CityLink platform. FedBid’s platform will be integrated with 22 CityLink’s overall procurement and supply chain management services, and will allow all qualified buyers and sellers in construction to participate in the development.
Read more in the Washington Business Journal.