By VIVIANNA ONORATO<\/p>\n
Bill Gates and other big companies has invested $80 million in a high-tech planned urban development outside Phoenix.<\/span><\/p>\n The society in Belmont is planned to be designed around high-speed networks, autonomous vehicles, high-speed digital networks, data centers, new manufacturing technologies and autonomous logistics hubs.<\/span><\/p>\n The group that is leading the project, is called Belmont Partners. This project will be a similar in size to nearby Tempe, Ariz., which has a population of 182,000.<\/span><\/p>\n Big companies such as Uber, Wymo, and Intel are testing their innovations in the state. Since Arizona has a reputation as being a technology-friendly state, these autonomous vehicle companies are willing to increase their brand in this project. <\/span><\/p>\n The investment is the latest example of excitement surrounding rebuilding cities from the ground up with a digital mindset.<\/span><\/p>\n The smart cities trend has gained momentum as Silicon Valley’s disruptors shift their focus to transportation innovations such as autonomous vehicles and ride sharing services.<\/span><\/p>\n Belmont’s developers are counting on the expected development of Interstate 11, which will serve the area, to boost development. But right now, the company is not rushing to move forward.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By VIVIANNA ONORATO Bill Gates and other big companies has invested $80 million in a high-tech planned urban development outside Phoenix. The society in Belmont is planned to be designed around high-speed networks, autonomous vehicles, high-speed digital networks, data centers, … Continue reading