Thank you, Madam Chair.
I do want to thank the witnesses for coming out today.
There's no doubt that today, and the days that we're working on this strategy have become the first days in our lives as they relate to investing in infrastructure. It's the new norm when it comes to investing in infrastructure.
That said, establishing a foundation is what we're trying to do here today, to begin the process of establishing a strategy in partnership with our municipal partners throughout the nation as well as the private sector. So, I'm going to ask you a blanket question to prepare us for that, and I'm looking forward to hearing from both of you.
In your opinion, what are the key components of a community improvement plan and growth strategy for a national smart city. I'm deliberately adding the words “community improvement” and community “growth strategy” along with a smart infrastructure strategy, for obvious reasons.
I would like to hear your comments on that.