// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Salisbury?
Salisbury, United Kingdom, scores 51.6% against the DC20 smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #111 of 213 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
51.6%
Rank
#111 / 213
Criteria present
36 / 82
Evidence coverage
58.5%
Salisbury's smart city score by area
6 present · 6 partial · 5 absent · 4 not assessed
7 present · 2 partial · 3 absent · 4 not assessed
12 present · 0 partial · 5 absent
8 present · 2 partial · 6 absent · 4 not assessed
3 present · 2 partial · 3 absent
Where Salisbury is strong
- ▸EV & Active-Travel Infrastructure
- ▸Resilience & Climate Adaptation
- ▸Smart Energy & Buildings
- ▸Pervasive IoT Sensing
- ▸Air-Quality & Climate Monitoring
Where the gaps are
- ▸Digital Twin
- ▸Integrated Multimodal Mobility (MaaS)
- ▸Smart Water & Waste
- ▸Citizen Engagement & Participation
- ▸City Data Platform / Urban Data Exchange
Evidence highlights
City Data Platform / Urban Data Exchange · Data sharing / exchange
Wiltshire Council provides an 'Open data' portal and an ArcGIS Hub, which serve as mechanisms for sharing data with public and potentially private actors.
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1134/Open-dataPervasive IoT Sensing · Deployed sensor networks
Salisbury, NC has deployed utility sensors for water usage, accessible via the "Eye-On-Water-Tool". Salisbury, MA is also undergoing smart meter upgrades.
https://www.salisburync.gov/Government/City-Departments/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities/Eye-On-Water-ToolPervasive IoT Sensing · Connected assets / smart lighting
Salisbury, NC utilizes connected water utility assets through its "Eye-On-Water-Tool". Salisbury, MA is implementing smart meter upgrades, which are connected assets.
https://www.salisburync.gov/Government/City-Departments/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities/Eye-On-Water-ToolPervasive IoT Sensing · Public real-time sensor feeds
Salisbury, NC provides a public real-time feed for water usage through its "Eye-On-Water-Tool", allowing users to monitor their consumption.
https://www.salisburync.gov/Government/City-Departments/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities/Eye-On-Water-ToolAbout this assessment
Salisbury was assessed against the 82 criteria of the DC20 smart city framework on 2026-07-01 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found — see how smart cities are measured. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.