L.A. The latest casualty of the SMART City agenda added to the list
By General Maddox
As wildfires rage across California, particularly in the Los Angeles region, a troubling pattern emerges: natural disasters seem to target regions earmarked for SMART city upgrades. Whether it’s wildfires, floods, or other catastrophes, the aftermath often leads to redevelopment aligned with SMART city initiatives. This isn’t an isolated phenomenon. From Maui’s fires to Valencia’s floods, and even the catastrophic disasters in Australia, the alignment is too consistent to ignore.
Los Angeles: Wildfires and SMART City Goals
Los Angeles is leading the SMART city charge, with its SMART LA 2028 plan promising advanced infrastructure and integrated data systems. While these initiatives are marketed as sustainable and future-focused, it’s notable that many areas affected by wildfires coincidentally fall within the scope of these planned upgrades.
The question arises: are these fires purely natural occurrences, or is their timing convenient for clearing the way for large-scale redevelopment?
Maui: From Paradise to Reconstruction
The fires that devastated Lahaina in 2023 left the community in ruins. While the official narrative cited environmental factors and resource mismanagement, it’s worth noting that Maui was also part of a broader SMART city vision. Plans for “sustainable and resilient” infrastructure in the region were already in motion, and now the destruction provides a blank slate for these developments.
Can we chalk this up to a coincidence, or are such disasters part of a broader trend? Let’s continue.
Valencia, Spain: Floods and SMART City Development
In October 2023, Valencia experienced catastrophic flooding, with streets submerged and entire neighborhoods destroyed. At the same time, the city is pushing forward with its Valencia Smart City Plan, a blueprint for a technology-driven urban future.
As in Maui and Los Angeles, the devastation caused by natural disasters seems to align perfectly with the agenda for redevelopment. With the timing of such disasters lining up perfectly with the plans for redevelopment.
Chile: Chilean government labeled the fires as the country’s worst disaster since the 2010 Chile earthquake
The Chile wildfires received very little media coverage but were also some of the country’s most devastating in its history. Among the most damaged regions was Valparaiso and the resort town of Viña Del Mar. Once again is it just a coincidence that this particular spot was also earmarked for a SMART city upgrade?
Australia: Fires and Floods Clearing the Way
Australia provides one of the most striking examples of this phenomenon. The bushfires of 2019-2020 scorched vast areas, and these were quickly followed by record-breaking floods in 2022. Many of the hardest-hit regions are now slated for SMART city redevelopment, raising significant questions about the connection between these disasters and urban planning initiatives.
According to an investigative report from TOTT News, the 2022 floods were concentrated in areas such as Lismore, Northern Rivers, and parts of Queensland—regions already tied to ambitious SMART city upgrades. This isn’t the first time Australia has faced this pattern. During the 2020 bushfires, similar regions were devastated, only to see redevelopment plans tied to SMART infrastructure emerge in the aftermath.
The TOTT News report also highlights how recovery programs, heavily influenced by government policies, seem to prioritize rebuilding in ways that align with SMART city frameworks. This has led to accusations that natural disasters are being exploited—or even engineered—to facilitate such transitions.
A Global Trend or Mere Coincidence?
California, Maui, Valencia, Chile, and Australia are not isolated cases. Around the world, countries like Canada, Greece, and others are seeing disasters strike regions associated with SMART city initiatives. This global pattern raises several pressing questions:
• Why do so many SMART city developments arise in areas previously devastated by natural disasters?
• Why is the timing of these plans for SMART Cities so close to the natural disasters?
• Are these disasters entirely natural, or are they being manipulated to serve a larger agenda?
• Who truly benefits from these rebuilding efforts—the affected communities or corporate interests driving the SMART city agenda?
Cui Bono: Who Benefits?
The beneficiaries of this cycle are clear: large corporations, policymakers, and developers invested in SMART city technology. With billions of dollars at stake, the devastation caused by disasters provides a convenient opportunity for redevelopment. Meanwhile, the residents of these areas are often displaced, silenced, or forced to accept “progress” they didn’t consent to. The insurance companies conveniently deny coverage to their customers who are then forced to accept rock bottom buyouts for their properties if anything at all.
Final Thoughts
The recurring alignment between natural disasters and SMART city development is more than a coincidence—it’s a pattern that demands scrutiny. While environmental mismanagement and bureaucratic incompetence are real issues, they cannot fully explain why certain regions bear the brunt of these events, only to be reshaped into hubs of technology and surveillance.
As wildfires, floods, and other disasters continue to disrupt lives across the globe, we must ask ourselves: is this truly natural, or is it by design? The answers lie in the shadows of official narratives, waiting for those bold enough to uncover them.
Stay vigilant. Stay critical. Stay informed.
Real News Australia 
Yes I agree with you – again the houses with blue roofs were apparently left intact. So wouldn’t it would be helpful to publish a list of the intended Smart cities? Thanks, Jill ilott, Abbey, Western Australia
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