scholarly journals Conceptualizing Walking and Walkability in the Smart City through a Model Composite w2 Smart City Utility Index

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 8193
Author(s):  
Anna Visvizi ◽  
Shahira Assem Assem Abdel-Razek ◽  
Roman Wosiek ◽  
Radosław Malik
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Model Composite ◽  
Utility Index ◽  
Development Goals

This paper explores walking and walkability in the smart city and makes a case for their centrality in the debate on the resilience and sustainability of smart cities, as outlined in the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is argued that, while the human/inhabitant-centric paradigm of urban development consolidates, and research on walking, walkability, and pedestrian satisfaction flourishes, the inroads of ICT render it necessary to reflect on these issues in the conceptually- and geographically-delimited space of the smart city. More importantly, it becomes imperative to make respective findings useful and usable for policymakers. To this end, by approaching walking and walkability through the lens of utility, the objective of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework in which the relevance of walking and walkability, hereafter referred to as w2, as a distinct subject of research in the smart cities debate is validated. This framework is then employed to construct a model of a composite w2smart city utility index. With the focus on the development of the conceptual framework, in which the w2 utility index is embedded, this paper constitutes the first conceptual step of the composite index development process. The value added of this paper is three-fold: First, the relevance of walking and walkability as a distinct subject of research in the realm of smart cities research is established. Second, a mismatch between end-users’ satisfaction derived from walking and their perception of walkability and the objective factors influencing walking and walkability is identified and conceptualized by referencing the concept of utility. Third, a model smart city w2 utility index is proposed as a diagnostic and prognostic tool that, in the subsequent stages of research and implementation, will prove useful for decisionmakers and other stakeholders involved in the process of managing smart cities.

Alignment With Sustainable Development Goals

2022 ◽  
pp. 232-246
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
City Development ◽  
Vertical Alignment ◽  
Development Goals

There are diverse ways and concepts to align the development of smart cities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This chapter is concerned with ways of making sure that any smart city transformation is aligned in full or in part with the SDGs to achieve sustainability. It outlines fundamentals that affect any plan of smart city development. After discussing basic commitments of smart city sustainability, such as the Aalborg and other commitments, the chapter proceeds to distinguish between horizontal, vertical alignment, and blended alignment with SDGs. Emphasis is placed on two relevant SDGs: Goal 11 and Goal 17. An accelerated policy of action is suggested (Smart Rush). Finally, the chapter addresses the modalities of enhancing innovation and participation in smart sustainable cities.

scholarly journals An overview of ISO standards that support the development of smart cities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Mutavdžija ◽  
Krešimir Buntak ◽  
Sanja Zlatić
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Modern World ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Scarcity Of Resources ◽  
Urban Population Growth

Abstract: The concept of sustainable development and the concept of smart city are two basic concepts of the modern world, created because of urban population growth, climate change, scarcity of resources and other changes and challenges. It can be said that these two concepts came about because of an innovative way of thinking about the crisis that society is in. To facilitate the adaptation of urban areas to new concepts that place emphasis on sustainability in an economic, environmental and social context, ISO has further a range of standards that are not only aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals but also the Smart Cities concept. The paper defines standards that cities need to adapt to, or whose requirements they need to meet to achieve sustainable development, and emphasizes the ISO 37120 standard, the first standard to propose a set of indicators for measuring and monitoring the success of Smart City initiatives. Sažetak: Koncept održivog razvoja i koncept pametnog grada dva su temeljna koncepta suvremenog svijeta, nastala kao posljedica rasta broja stanovnika urbanih područja, klimatskih promjena, oskudnosti resursa i ostalih promjena te izazova. Može se reći kako su ta dva koncepta nastala posljedično inovativnom načinu promišljanja o krizi u kojoj se društvo nalazi. Za lakšu prilagodbu urbanih područja novim konceptima, koji naglasak stavljaju na održivost u ekonomskom, ekološkom i socijalnom kontekstu, ISO na raspolaganje dalje niz normi, koje su ne samo usklađene s ciljevima održivog razvoja UN-a, već i konceptom Pametnih gradova. Kroz rad definiraju se norme kojima se gradovi trebaju prilagoditi, odnosno čije zahtjeve trebaju ispuniti, kako bi ostvarili održivi razvoj te se naglašava i norma ISO 37120, prva norma koja predlaže set indikatora za mjerenje i praćenje uspjeha Smart City inicijativa.

National Far East Development Program and Sustainable Development Prospects

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Yu. Dyakov ◽  
E. G. Mikhaylova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Far East ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Economic Balance ◽  
Formal Requirements ◽  
Development Prospects

The article contains some comments on the project of the National Program for the Development of the Far East until 2025 and for the future till 2035. It is noted that the project does not meet the formal requirements of the program document, has a number of unreasonable proposals and measures, the implementation of which may threaten the sustainable development of the region. The authors believe that in the development process it is necessary to take into account the principles of environmental and economic balance. The conclusion is made about the feasibility of developing a methodological framework for evaluating such documents as a tool for achieving sustainable development goals.

Practice Report “Smart Disaster Management” — Combining Smart City Data and Citizen Participation to Increase Disaster Resilience

i-com ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-193
Author(s):  
Daniel Wessel ◽  
Julien Holtz ◽  
Florian König
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Mutual Support ◽  
The Everyday

Abstract Smart cities have a huge potential to increase the everyday efficiency of cities, but also to increase preparation and resilience in case of natural disasters. Especially for disasters which are somewhat predicable like floods, sensor data can be used to provide citizens with up-to-date, personalized and location-specific information (street or even house level resolution). This information allows citizens to better prepare to avert water damage to their property, reduce the needed government support, and — by connecting citizens locally — improve mutual support among neighbors. But how can a smart city application be designed that is both usable and able to function during disaster conditions? Which smart city information can be used? How can the likelihood of mutual, local support be increased? In this practice report, we present the human-centered development process of an app to use Smart City data to better prepare citizens for floods and improve their mutual support during disasters as a case study to answer these questions.

scholarly journals Smart Cities for Sustainable Development in India: Opportunities and Challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaidehi Daptardar ◽  
Manasi Gore
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Sustainable Environment ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Efficient Resource ◽  
Development Goals

The concept of Sustainable development underlines the long lasting development of an economy by an efficient resource use fulfilling the economic, social and environmental aspects together. The SDGs by the UNDP focus  on 17 goals for all countries to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.The mission of Smart Cities in India is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions. The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development of the Mega cities, an indispensable outcome of the development process and urbanization implied in it. During the course of economic development over last 70 years in India, many cities have emerged as unsustainable and highly vulnerable to manmade calamities.This paper would elaborate on the details of Smart city project in India in the light of Sustainable development. The Smart cities mission though aims at sustainable development, this path is full of challenges along with some opportunities in disguise. The paper would suggest some policy implications such as developing smart villages along with these smart cities to bridge the gap between the rural and urban India.   Keywords: Smart city mission, Sustainable development, Smart villages, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

scholarly journals Accountability and governance in pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals: conceptualising how governments create value

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhash Abhayawansa ◽  
Carol A. Adams ◽  
Cristina Neesham
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Stakeholder Participation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
National Governments

PurposeDrawing on Adams (2017a) conceptualisation of value creation by organisations published in the Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, the purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptualisation of how national governments can create value for society and the economy through their approach to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Design/methodology/approachAn initial conceptual framework was developed from literature situated at the intersection of accountability, public policy and sustainability/sustainable development. The authors' review of extant research on national policy development on value creation, sustainability and the SDGs identified gaps in (understanding of) approaches to national accountability and national governance (by state and civil society) processes. The subsequent thematic analysis of 164 written submissions made to the Australian Senate inquiry on the SDGs between December 2017 and March 2018, together with transcripts of five public hearings where 49 individuals and organisations appeared as witnesses during the second half of 2018, focussed on addressing these gaps.FindingsInput to the Australian Senate Inquiry on the SDGs overwhelmingly emphasised the importance of transparency and stakeholder participation in accountability systems, commenting on data gathering, measuring and communicating. There was an emphasis on the need to involve all parts of society, including business, investors and civil society, and for strong central co-ordination by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. These data allowed the authors to refine the conceptualisation of how national governments can enhance social and economic value through a focus on the UN SDGs and their approach to accounting, accountability and governance.Practical implicationsThe findings have implications: for national governments in developing approaches to achieve sustainable development; and, for supranational bodies such as the UN in developing agreements, frameworks and guidance for national governments.Originality/valueBuilding on the extant literature about how global governance should be engaged to improve accountability in achieving the SDGs, the conceptual framework developed through the study shifts focus to national governance and accountability, and provides a blueprint for national governments to create value for the economy and society in the face of global sustainable development issues.

scholarly journals Rural Tourism within the Sustainable Development Goals: the Case of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 95 ◽  
pp. 01004
Author(s):  
Hanna Shevchenko ◽  
Mykola Petrushenko
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Graphical Analysis ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Green Tourism ◽  
Development Goals

Research background: rural tourism is an economic and environmental activity that fits harmoniously into the concept of sustainable and inclusive development. In Ukraine, it is called rural green tourism, but in practice not all aspects of it can meet the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Purpose of the article: to analyze the relationship between the structures of the rural tourism goals and the SDGs, to demonstrate the evolution, possibilities of the development on the example of Ukraine’s rural tourism, especially in the framework of the European Green Deal. Methods: factor analysis – when studying the structure of the rural tourism goals and the factors that affect it, as well as when comparing it with the structure of other sustainable activities; elements of graph theory – in the graphical analysis of the Sustainable Development Goals decomposition in their projection into the plane of rural tourism. Findings & Value added: the structure of the rural green tourism goals in Ukraine have been harmonized with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Sustainability factors have been identified that allow the tourism and recreation sphere in the medium and long term perspective not only to form a competitive market for relevant services, but also to serve as an important component of the inclusive development. Factors of tourism sphere transformation due to the coronavirus pandemic are taken into consideration. The concept of the phased programming in sphere of rural tourism in Ukraine within the framework of the European Green Deal 2030 and 2050 has been improved.

scholarly journals City Data Plan: The Conceptualisation of a Policy Instrument for Data Governance in Smart Cities

Urban Science ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Lucia Lupi
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
City Development ◽  
Data Governance ◽  
Analytic Process ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Multi Stakeholder ◽  
The City

This paper presents the conceptualisation of the City Data Plan, a data governance policy instrument intended to connect the production and use of urban data in a comprehensive and evolutive long-term strategy aligned with city development goals. The concept of the City Data Plan had been elaborated by taking into account current issues related to privacy and manipulation of data in smart city. The methodological approach adopted to define the nature of a City Data Plan is grounded on the conceptual and empirical parallelism with corporate data governance plans and general urban plans, respectively aimed to regulate decision-making powers and actions on data in enterprise contexts, and the interests of local stakeholders in the access and use of urban resources. The result of this analytic process is the formulation of the outline of a City Data Plan as a data governance policy instrument to support the iterative negotiation between the instances of data producers and data users for instantiating shared smart city visions. The conceptualisation of the City Data Plan includes a description of the multi-stakeholder organisational structures for the city data governance, cooperation protocols and decision areas, responsibilities assignments, components of the plan and its implementation mechanisms.

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