Smart cities represent the future of urban and infrastructure development. This Co-Learning Plan aims to
provide a holistic picture of the past, current, and future trends of smart cities while retaining a focus on
economic development for the state of Michigan. Specifically, this Co-Learning Plan focuses on the
concept and structure of smart cities, as well as the benefits to the people who live in the urban
environment. To improve economic development, this Plan emphasizes infrastructure that builds a basis
for supporting smart cities. The outcomes of this Co-Learning Plan provide quantifiable evidence on the
development path of smart cities and infrastructure particularly for the state of Michigan. The conclusions
will help policymakers, planners, entrepreneurs, scholars, and practitioners in Michigan consider strategies
and practices to make Michigan a global leader in the smart city development.