scholarly journals Mission Possible - The Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities A new approach to sustainable urban transformation and urban transition to climate neutrality

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Chrysses Nicolaides
Keyword(s):  
Smart Cities ◽  
Urban Transformation ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Urban Transition ◽  
Climate Neutrality

scholarly journals Energy Re-Shift for an Urbanizing World

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 5516
Author(s):  
Giuseppe T. Cirella ◽  
Alessio Russo ◽  
Federico Benassi ◽  
Ernest Czermański ◽  
Anatoliy G. Goncharuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Urban Transition ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Nation States ◽  
Modern Cities ◽  
Human Energy ◽  
Energy Politics ◽  
Urban Energy ◽  
The Will

This essay considers the rural-to-urban transition and correlates it with urban energy demands. Three distinct themes are inspected and interrelated to develop awareness for an urbanizing world: internal urban design and innovation, technical transition, and geopolitical change. Data were collected on the use of energy in cities and, by extension, nation states over the last 30 years. The urban population boom continues to pressure the energy dimension with heavily weighted impacts on less developed regions. Sustainable urban energy will need to reduce resource inputs and environmental impacts and decouple economic growth from energy consumption. Fossil fuels continue to be the preferred method of energy for cities; however, an increased understanding is emerging that sustainable energy forms can be implemented as alternatives. Key to this transition will be the will to invest in renewables (i.e., solar, wind, hydro, tidal, geothermal, and biomass), efficient infrastructure, and smart eco-city designs. This essay elucidates how the technical transition of energy-friendly technologies focuses on understanding the changes in the energy mix from non-renewable to renewable. Smart electricity storage grids with artificial intelligence can operate internationally and alleviate some geopolitical barriers. Energy politics is shown to be a problematic hurdle with case research examples specific to Central and Eastern Europe. The energy re-shift stressed is a philosophical re-thinking of modern cities as well as a new approach to the human-energy relationship.

scholarly journals Cities4ZERO: Overcoming Carbon Lock-in in Municipalities through Smart Urban Transformation Processes

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koldo Urrutia-Azcona ◽  
Merit Tatar ◽  
Patricia Molina-Costa ◽  
Iván Flores-Abascal
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Urban Transition ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Strategic Processes ◽  
Strategic Approach

How can local authorities effectively address the decarbonization of urban environments in the long run? How would their interests and expertise be aligned into an integrated approach towards decarbonization? This paper delves into how strategic processes can help to integrate diverse disciplines and stakeholders when facing urban decarbonization and presents Cities4ZERO, a step-by-step methodology for local authorities, able to guide them through the process of developing the most appropriate plans and projects for an effective urban transition; all from an integrated, participatory and cross-cutting planning approach. For the development of the Cities4ZERO methodology, plans, projects, and strategic processes from five European cities that are part of the Smart Cities and Communities European Commission program have been monitored for 4 years, in close collaboration with local authorities, analyzing ad-hoc local strategic approaches to determine key success factors and barriers to be considered from their transitioning experiences. The study indicates that an iterative strategic approach and a project-oriented vision, combined with a stable institutional commitment, are opening a window of opportunity for cities to achieve effective decarbonization.

scholarly journals Design of high-rise dwelling houses for Ho Chi Minh City within the framework of the “smart city” concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 01026
Author(s):  
Hong Loan Nguyen ◽  
Van Tin Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
New Approach ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Current Period ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Design And Construction

There are differences in the concepts of smart cities, which are reflected in many ideas and solutions. Globally one of the similarities of the goals for achieving smart cities is sustainable developmentwith the provision of best living conditions for people beingthe first priority. Ho Chi Minh City is not out of trend, taking the planning steps for the goal of becoming a smart city. It is necessary that design and construction of high-rise dwelling houses meet the criteria of “smart city” concept. This paper explores the design of high-rise dwelling houses forHo Chi Minh City with regards tothe framework of “smart city” concept. Methods used in the paper includedata collection, analytical – synthetical and modeling method.In order to proposedesign tasks and solutions of high-rise dwelling houses forHo Chi Minh Cityinthe concept “smart city”in the current period and near future, we present new approach, whichcan alsobe applied in practice for different cities in Vietnam.Moveover, it can also establishinformation resources, which areuseful in connecting and promotingfurther development for the success of a “smart city” program.

Nonanthropocentric design and smart cities in the anthropocene

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Luusua ◽  
Johanna Ylipulli ◽  
Emilia Rönkkö
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Human Activity ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
New Approach ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The Social ◽  
Computer Interaction

AbstractWhile the smart city agenda is critiqued for its focus on technology and business led solutions, a new approach to design has been introduced: nonanthropocentric design aims to decenter the human as the focus of design. We build on relevant works in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) through discussing and comparing relevant theories in the social sciences and by analyzing design examples. This approach to HCI is necessary if humanity is to meet the challenges of the Anthropocene, the era in which human activity affects the Earth on a geological scale.

scholarly journals Smart City a Vision of India to Provide People with Better Lifestyle and Move towards a Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1050-1054
Author(s):  
Dr. Sumanta Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Minimum Cost ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Urban Transformation ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Smart Agriculture

Abstract: Urban transformation is very important with rapid migration taking place from rural to urban sector. Smart city mission which was launched in 2015 , is a revolutionary approach to reform and rebuild old cities and develop 100 satellites based cities which will provide maximum benefit to people at a minimum cost with better infrastructure and services , smart agriculture and smart health care system , the smart cities are environmentally friendly and runs on technology , provide housing for all , it will also help to end poverty and alleviate the issue of urban slums . Smart cities is an area based approach for which India also needs to upgrade its cyber infrastructure and provide digital education to its citizens , a collaborative approach by the state and central government will make India’s smart city success . Decent cities which have no space left for accommodation is also rebuilding itself to make the standard of living better for people with sustainable development , promoting green economy , green energy and green funds . Keywords: Urban transformation, Smart cities, green economy, technology, rebuild, revolutionary approach

scholarly journals Enabling strategies for mixed-used PEDs: energy efficiency between smart cities and Industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
pp. 170-180
Author(s):  
Andrea Boeri ◽  
Saveria Olga Murielle Boulanger ◽  
Giulia Turci ◽  
Serena Pagliula
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Positive Energy ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Strategic Actions ◽  
European Projects ◽  
Climate Neutrality ◽  
The City

The Green Deal places at the centre of its policies the need to act in order to achieve climate neutrality goals by 2050. In this context, the role of cities and, in particular, of already existing buildings is relevant. Although they are responsible for 40% of energy consumption, only 1% are involved in major restructuring processes. In the context of smart city strategies and to improve their performances, Europe proposes various approaches such as Positive Energy Districts and Industry 4.0. This paper analyses case studies and innovative European projects with the aim of identifying the most relevant strategic actions. Eventually, it presents a real case in the city of Bologna as a basepoint for the reflection proposed.

Smart City Solutions for India

2016 ◽  
pp. 252-273
Author(s):  
Shekhar Vishnu Nagargoje ◽  
Gaurvav Krishna Somani ◽  
Mehul Manjibhai Sutaria ◽  
Navneet Jha
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Urban Transformation ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Private Sector Investment ◽  
The World ◽  
City Planners

Indian Government has proposed to develop 100 Smart Cities and 500 AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) Cities in its overall commitment of sustainable development. The proposed study aims at documenting the potential and need of developing Smart cities in India, to understand smart city principles and various dimensions of smart city adopted in various parts of the world which will further help in deriving recommendations and lessons for India's future smart cities. The objective of this study is to generate learning and exploration that will improve confidence in civic authorities, experts, city planners, developers; and help stimulate further private sector investment in developing Smart cities of India.

scholarly journals IoT Architecture for a Sustainable Tourism Application in a Smart City Environment

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Nitti ◽  
Virginia Pilloni ◽  
Daniele Giusto ◽  
Vlad Popescu
Keyword(s):  
Driving Forces ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Aggregated Data ◽  
City Environment ◽  
Urban Transition ◽  
Point Of Interest

In the past few years, the Smart Cities concept has become one of the main driving forces for the urban transition towards a low carbon environment, sustainable economy, and mobility. Tourism, as one of the fastest growing industries, is also an important generator of carbon emissions; therefore, the recently emerging sustainable tourism concept is envisioned as an important part of the Smart Cities paradigm. Within this context, the Internet-of-Things (IoT) concept is the key technological point for the development of smart urban environments through the use of aggregated data, integrated in a single decisional platform. This paper performs the first analysis on the feasibility of the use of an IoT approach and proposes a specific architecture for a sustainable tourism application. The architecture is tailored for the optimisation of the movement of cruise ship tourists in the city of Cagliari (Italy), by taking into consideration factors such as transport information and queue waiting times. A first set of simulations is performed using 67-point of interest, real transportation data, and an optimisation algorithm.

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