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What will cities look like in the next 5, 10, or 15 years?

In this Tech Legacies conversation, Brownsville CIO Jorge Cardenas shares his vision for the future of smart cities and how technology will reshape the way people live, move, and access services.

From autonomous transportation to AI-powered city operations, the next generation of cities will be built on connectivity, data, and intelligent infrastructure.

But technology alone is not the answer.

Jorge explains why cities must modernize their foundations today, why connectivity is the backbone of future growth, and why people and imagination will still play a critical role in shaping what comes next.

In this episode you will learn:

• What smart cities could look like by 2030 and 2040

• Why connectivity and digital infrastructure are essential for growth

• How autonomous transportation and AI will reshape city services

• Why cities must modernize or risk falling behind

• How the workforce must adapt and upskill for the AI era

• Why leadership and service to the community still matter most

The future of cities is not just about technology.

It is about how people use technology to build better communities.