Intelligent Communities
Intelligent community certification signals global recognition for quality of life, investment readiness
Top7 Intelligent Community of the year
Durham Region is leading the way to a bright future. As a community, we are working together to invest in improving the citizen experience and in co-creating the future with our next generation of problem solvers.
For the third consecutive year, Durham Region has been recognized as one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). Through its Intelligent Communities Plan, the Region of Durham puts digital transformation, sustainability and support for small businesses and entrepreneurs at the forefront to lead the way in innovation.
Intelligent Community Certification
Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a designation provided to communities that are poised for investment, and set to succeed economically, socially and culturally.
Read the certification news release.
Intelligent Communities Consortium
Durham can’t become a truly intelligent region without the help of many partners. Using the Intelligent Community Forum Framework as a guide, consortium partners work together to leverage our innovation ecosystem, initiate pilot projects and tackle region-wide challenges. The Advisory Committee includes representation from local area municipalities, post-secondary institutions and boards of trade and chambers of commerce, to ensure alignment among community initiatives, and participation in an evaluation process to inform future directions.
In the News
For three consecutive years, Durham Region has been named a Top 7 Intelligent Community. Learn more about why we were selected.
Durham Region receives intelligent Community certification |
Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a designation provided to communities that are poised for investment, and set to succeed economically, socially and culturally. Durham Region joins Winnipeg, Manitoba as the second Canadian community to receive this prestigious designation. Certification will remain in place until October 2027. Read the certification news release. |
Durham Region named a Top7 Intelligent Community for 2024 |
For the third consecutive year, Durham Region has been recognized as one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). This accolade celebrates municipalities that use technology, innovation and digital inclusion to enhance citizens’ lives and drive economic growth. |
Durham Region named a Top7 Intelligent Community for 2023 |
Durham Region has been named one of the top seven global Intelligent Communities of 2023 by the The announcement marks the 21st annual top seven list and comes following the 2023 Top7 Intelligent Communities Conference hosted by the Region of Durham, in partnership with ICF.
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Durham Region named a Smart21 Intelligent Community for 2023 |
Durham Region has been announced a Smart21 community of the year for the third year in a row! |
Durham Region featured in Municipal World |
Durham Region’s Intelligent Community journey was recently featured in Municipal World.
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Durham Region named a Top7 Intelligent Community for 2022 |
Durham Region has been named one of the top seven global Intelligent Communities of 2022 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). The ICF’s Top Seven list recognizes communities who exemplify best practices in broadband deployment, workforce development, innovation, digital inclusion and advocacy.
Durham’s booming growth, talent pool, leading academics, and excellent quality of life is why top investors from around the globe want to be here. |
Durham Region named a Smart21 Intelligent Community |
The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has recognized Durham Region as one of the Smart21 Communities of the Year for the second year in a row.
Durham is undergoing digital transformation and leading the way in innovation. This award is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to innovation, engagement, and strengthening connectivity to our residents across the region. Learn more about the Smart21 Intelligent Communities of 2021. |
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