scholarly journals Forming an Adaptive Methodology for Regional Development in the Context of the Smart City Concept

2020 ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Olga E. Akimova ◽  
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Sergey K. Volkov ◽  
Irina M. Kuzlaeva ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
City Development

In the face of the uncertainty and instability of the external economic and geopolitical environment, Russian regions face the urgent task of forming an effective model of territorial development to ensure sustainable economic growth and improve the quality of life. The concept “smart city” is widely spread not only in academic and expert circles, but also in the sphere of practical application and implementation in the social and economic life of modern regions as a promising development model. The authors aim to substantiate the theoretical and methodological provisions and tools of the adaptive methodology of modern regional development in the transition to the concept of smart city. Dialectical and system approaches, general scientific methods of retrospective, situational, comparative, factor analysis, content analysis of scientific literature, economic-statistical, comparative, analytical methods of research were used to achieve the aim and solve the problems. The research approach is based on the theoretical and methodological provisions and tools of the adaptive methodology of modern regional development in conditions of transition to the concept of smart city. The focal point of the smart city concept is people – involved subjects interested in applying this concept in solving local problems. The ability to conceptually connect different spheres of life of the population, business units and representatives of public administration depends on the level (strategic, tactical, operative) and methods of their mutual communication, information and experience exchange, innovativeness. A reasonable approach should result in a balanced and functional decision for the given task. Then the main tool of the intellectual approach is a transparent and open information platform, and the main tool is an open and highly effective communication at the level of social dialogue between all involved urban development participants. The authors conclude that the smart city is a future challenge, a model of a city where technology serves people and improves the quality of their economic and social life. At the same time, decisions made in smart cities are not limited to technology, but require active involvement of the population in “smart development”. Besides, it is necessary to understand that there is no reference model of “smart city” development, each individual case requires an individual approach.

scholarly journals Smart Solutions in Cities during the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-103
Author(s):  
Joanna Wyrwa ◽  
Magdalena Zaraś ◽  
Katarzyna Wolak
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
City Development ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
The World ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Research Problems

The COVID-19 pandemic has suddenly swept across the world on an unprecedented scale, having a global and destructive impact on numerous areas of both social and economic life. For the most part, the effects of the current pandemic crisis have been evaluated negatively, although they may also bring about positive future trends, such as accelerated technological advancement or increased financial support for and development of areas such as smart cities. Given the above, the focal point of our deliberations is the concept of smart cities and the exemplification of smart solutions implemented in cities in the context of new environmental challenges triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the article is, on one hand, to identify the key theoretical and research problems that define the framework for smart city development, and on the other, to present selected practical smart projects implemented in different city areas in Poland and around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. As far as the methodology, systematic literature analysis and case study have been opted for. To explain the essence of the smart city concept, Polish and foreign peer-reviewed scientific publications were analysed. To characterize smart solutions that are being implemented in different cities, findings from reports and materials retrieved from websites dedicated to smart initiatives were used. A search was carried out for scientific papers that contain the terms "smart city" and "COVID-19" in the title, abstract or among the keywords. Bibliometric analysis was the research method used to evaluate publications in terms of the smart city concept and the COVID-19 pandemic. To that end, research techniques such as trend analysis, citation analysis and word coexistence analysis were applied. In the article, selected issues of the smart cities functioning during a pandemic crisis are analysed. The findings show that cities have been keen on developing and implementing smart solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the latter obviously causing the accelerated development of smart-city systems. The pandemic-driven changes adopted so far by cities in the area of smart solutions are not only futureproof in terms of epidemic safety but also make other goals, such as limiting the use natural resources or increasing the quality of life for residents, more attainable.

scholarly journals Innovative Business Models for Smart Cities – A Systematic Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 339-343
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
City Development ◽  
Model Cities ◽  
Smart Technologies

Cities are the engines of growth for a nation. Smart technologies can help address the urban challenges and improve quality of life, economic opportunity, and liveability for citizens. Cities benefit from a transparent overview of best practice solutions to become smarter and from identifying best-suited solution providers. Companies that make cities smarter benefit from becoming more visible to cities around the globe with their newly developed or proven solutions. Innovative business models help accelerate the adoption of smart technologies. Various funding mechanisms have been used by cities to develop smart city projects. However, it has been revealed that the literature does not provide enough thoughts on these concepts. This paper provides an insight to the concept of innovative business models and the adoption of these in smart cities. Further the paper advances the understanding on the evolving business models and city procurement policies that could be used to accelerate smart city development. The paper seeks to address the question: What are the challenges faced by organisations and smart cities to develop a successful innovative business model? Cities have designed well defined strategies and are in the process of developing strategies for smart city. The paper address the challenges and functions of an innovative business model for development of smart cities.

Smart cities and quality of life: a quantitative analysis of citizens' support for smart city development

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoyu Chen ◽  
Irene Cheng Chu Chan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
City Development ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Smart Mobility ◽  
And Cluster Analysis ◽  
Citizens Attitudes

PurposeThis study examined a tourism destination, Macao, a fast-progressing smart city under development, vis-à-vis a set of smart city quality of life (SCQOL) domains and verified their effects on citizens' attitudes, perceptions and support for citizen-centric smart city development (SCD).Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted a quantitative approach. In particular, a questionnaire survey was used to collect data from Macao citizens. Factor analysis was used to identify SCQOL domains, while multiple linear regression and cluster analysis were used to achieve the research objectives.FindingsThis study identified five SCQOL domains: smart environment, smart people, smart livelihood, smart economy and economic policy, and smart mobility. Each of the domains had a different influence on citizens' attitudes and support for SCD. Three citizen segments (passive, neutral and enthusiastic supporters) were identified.Practical implicationsThe five SCQOL domains, their effects on citizens' support for SCD and the three citizen segments identified can help implement the appropriate measures to enhance the target groups' SCD. The findings are also of practical value in evaluating the citizen-centric approaches on smart progress in other contexts.Originality/valueThe concept of smart technology has been widely applied to all aspects of city development. The main goal of SCD is to enhance citizens' quality of life. However, most studies have only explored smart cities and quality of life in isolation. Grounded on citizen centrality, this study contributes to the literature on SCD by proposing a new concept of SCQOL, identifying the domains constituting SCQOL and their influence on citizens' support for SCD.

scholarly journals Foresight as a Tool for the Planning and Implementation of Visions for Smart City Development

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danuta Szpilko
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
City Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Factors Analysis ◽  
Growth Economic

Global change, including population growth, economic development and climate change constitute urgent challenges for the smart cities of the 21st century. Cities need to effectively manage their development and meet challenges that have a significant impact on their economic activity, as well as health and quality of life for their citizens. In the context of continuous change, city decision-makers are constantly looking for new smart tools to tackle it. This article addresses this gap, indicating foresight as an effective tool that anticipates the future of a smart city. Its aim is to develop a methodology for planning and implementing a vision of smart city development based on foresight research. The proposed methodology consists of five stages and was developed with the use of methodology for designing hybrid systems. It is an organised, transparent and flexible process which can facilitate the development of sustainable and smart future visions of smart city development by virtue of the involvement, knowledge and experience of a large number of urban stakeholders at all stages of its creation. The article discusses in detail the operationalisation of each stage of the methodology in which the following main methods were used: megatrend analysis, factors analysis: social (S), technological (T), economic (E), ecological (E), political (P), relating to values (V) and legal (L) (STEEPVL), structural analysis, Delphi, creative visioning, scenarios and identifying actions related to the development of a smart city, divided into four categories: new, so far not undertaken (N); implemented so far, to be continued (C); redundant, to be discontinued (R); actions that have been implemented in the past and to be restored (R) (NCRR). The summary enumerates the benefits that foresight implementation can bring to the smart city.

scholarly journals AN INDICATOR CONCEPT FOR MEASURING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN KAMPUNG KOTA COMMUNITIES IN THE “SMART CITY”

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-135
Author(s):  
Bagus Nuari Priambudi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
City Development ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
The People

Kampung Kota is the beginning of the city development with all important aspects and has a special regional characteristic. The sustainability of Kampung Kota is affected by physical development around it. The concept of Semarang city development is in line with the concept of smart cities that trending now. One aspect that a city considers being a Smart City is the quality of life. The study of QoL (Quality of Life) has been increasing and has greatly developed in recent years, especially in large cities throughout the country. But it is not yet reviewed for the indicator concept that used as a measure of the quality of life in Kampung Kota communities. In fact, the problems related to the quality of life of the community is so complex. The research aims to study the indicator to measure the quality of life of the community. The method used in this study is quantitative deductive. The study consists of several stages: (1) content validity study, (2) face validity, (3) test reliability and validity; (4) analysis and conclusions. The results show 5 indicators that can be used as a measure of the quality of life of the people of Kampung Kota in Semarang. The indicators of the physic environmental aspects are safety, comfort, and the roles of the Neighborhood Association (RT/ RW). The indicators of the socio-economic and health aspects are income, environmental health, and availability of public spaces. 

Smart City Development in Korea and Its Implications for Cooperative Governance

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Yeoul Hwangbo
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Regional Governance ◽  
City Development ◽  
Leading Role

This chapter dealt with the characteristics, the governance structure, policy-making process, the main thrusts, and regional governance of Korean smart cities. Korea defined a smart city as a platform to improve the quality of life for citizens, enhance the sustainability of cities, and foster new industries by utilizing innovative technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution era. The smart city consists of three components including technologies, services, and applications, and legislation. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport has been in a position to play a leading role in developing smart cities and has accordingly been pushing for deregulation while other ministries have been devoted to the programmes under the inter-agency collaboration framework. The Seoul smart city initiatives are reviewed in terms of policy process including policy formulation, policymaking, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. The chapter also suggests ASEAN regional cooperation types in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Characterization and Efficient Management of Big Data in IoT-Driven Smart City Development

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 2430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa Alsaig ◽  
Vangalur Alagar ◽  
Zaki Chammaa ◽  
Nematollaah Shiri
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
City Development ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Service Oriented

Smart city is an emerging initiative for integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in effective ways to support development of smart cities with enhanced quality of life for its citizens through safe and secure context-aware services. Major technical challenges to realize smart cities include resource use optimization, service delivery without interruption at all times in all aspects, minimization of costs, and reduction of resource consumption. To address these challenges, new techniques and technologies are required for modeling and processing the big data generated and used through the underlying Internet of Things (IoT). To this end, we propose a data-centric approach to IoT in conceptualizing the “things” from a service-oriented perspective and investigate efficient ways to identify, integrate, and manage big data. The data-centric approach is expected to better support efficient management of data with complexities inherent in IoT-generated big data. Furthermore, it supports efficient and scalable query processing and reasoning techniques required in development of smart city applications. This article redresses the literature and contributes to the foundations of smart cities applications.

scholarly journals Applications Of Blockchain Technology In Smart City Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 335-338
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Smart City ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
City Development ◽  
Sustainable Environment ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Available Resources

In 2016, India launched the smart cities mission. The objective of this mission is to developed cities by using ‘Smart’ solutions that provide core infrastructure and give citizens a decent quality of life, a clean and sustainable environment. The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development. To achieve this it uses the technology to integrate and manage the infrastructures to provide better services and ensure efficient and optimal utilisation of available resources. Incorporation of new technologies for the development of smart cities gives the new ways of rethinking different services. In this paper, we are going study the applications of blockchain technology in smart city development

scholarly journals Towards Evaluation the Cornerstone of Smart City Development: Case Study in Dalat City, Vietnam

Smart Cities ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khoa Hoang Viet Bach ◽  
Sung-Kyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Adaptive Model ◽  
City Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Process Of Urbanization

Over the past decade, the process of urbanization in Vietnam has taken place rapidly, leading to strong social disturbances and causing cities to face many problems. All these challenges have put pressure on urban planning and governance to make adjustments to allow cities to become livable. Moreover, the quality of urbanization is reflected not only in growth but also in harmonious development in all aspects. The urban development process must accordingly be handled by more smart solutions. Smart city development is becoming a trend not only in urban areas all over the world but also in Vietnam. The paper aims to assess the initial phases of the smart city development process in Dalat City. It first evaluated a four-dimensional smart city’s strategic elements of city vision and transformation known as Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats. Then, based on these analytical characteristics, an adaptive model for development is suggested. This paper extends the previous research on smart cities and draws attention to further study on smart city development in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Applications of Blockchain Technology in Smart City Development: A Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 556-559
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Smart City ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
City Development ◽  
Sustainable Environment ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Available Resources

In 2016, India launched the smart cities mission. The objective of this mission is to developed cities by using ‘Smart’ solutions that provide core infrastructure and give citizens a decent quality of life, a clean and sustainable environment. The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development. To achieve this it uses the technology to integrate and manage the infrastructures to provide better services and ensure efficient and optimal utilisation of available resources. Incorporation of new technologies for the development of smart cities gives the new ways of rethinking different services. In this paper, we are going study the applications of blockchain technology in smart city development

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