Journal Browser
Open Access Journal Article

Smart City Initiatives and Urban Planning Strategies

by Sophia Harris 1,*
1
Sophia Harris
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
TET  2023, 41; 5(2), 41; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20230823
Received: 15 June 2023 / Accepted: 21 July 2023 / Published Online: 23 August 2023

Abstract

The rapid urbanization witnessed over the past few decades has led to the emergence of smart city initiatives as a response to the challenges faced by urban planners and residents. This paper explores the intersection of smart city initiatives and urban planning strategies, aiming to shed light on the ways in which technology integration and innovative approaches are reshaping urban development. The study delves into the key components of smart city projects, including the deployment of IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, the use of big data analytics, and the implementation of smart mobility solutions. Furthermore, the paper examines how these strategies enhance sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life in cities. By analyzing case studies and current trends, the research underscores the importance of collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy frameworks in the successful implementation of smart city projects. The findings suggest that a balanced and integrated approach to urban planning is crucial in harnessing the full potential of smart city initiatives for the benefit of both present and future urban dwellers.


Copyright: © 2023 by Harris. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

Share and Cite

ACS Style
Harris, S. Smart City Initiatives and Urban Planning Strategies. Transactions on Engineering and Technology, 2023, 5, 41. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20230823
AMA Style
Harris S. Smart City Initiatives and Urban Planning Strategies. Transactions on Engineering and Technology; 2023, 5(2):41. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20230823
Chicago/Turabian Style
Harris, Sophia 2023. "Smart City Initiatives and Urban Planning Strategies" Transactions on Engineering and Technology 5, no.2:41. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20230823
APA style
Harris, S. (2023). Smart City Initiatives and Urban Planning Strategies. Transactions on Engineering and Technology, 5(2), 41. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20230823

Article Metrics

Article Access Statistics

References

  1. Burbules, N. C., & Callister, T. A. (2000). Watch IT: The Risks and Promises of Information Technologies for Education. Westview Press.
  2. European Commission. (2010). Smart Cities: An Open Innovation Platform. Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/smart-cities
  3. Bogomolov, I., AghaKouchak, A., Samani, Z., Bock, A., & Kiraly, Z. (2017). Urbanization and Heat Island: A Review of Aggregation Methods for Modelling. Journal of Environmental Management, 192, 117-129.
  4. Nambisan, S., Zheng, M., & Zhang, J. (2018). Internet of Things in Smart Cities: A Systematic Literature Review. IEEE Access, 6, 3629-3642.
  5. Chowdhury, S. (2017). Big Data Analytics in Smart City: An Overview. IEEE Access, 5, 19754-19762.
  6. Baxter, G., Goodchild, M. F., & Worboys, M. F. (2014). Spatial Big Data: Technologies, Techniques, and Management. CRC Press.
  7. González-Méndez, A., Carreras, J., & Desserteau, R. (2016). Transportation Big Data: State of the Art and Perspectives. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 17(12), 3501-3513.
  8. Batty, M., & Longley, P. A. (2005). Spatial Information Systems: A Geographical Perspective on Software. John Wiley & Sons.
  9. Smart City Expo World Congress. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.smartcityexpo.com/en/smart-city-congress/
  10. Gunn, S., & Kaluza, G. (2011). Smart Cities as a Venue for Open Innovation: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal of Urban Technology, 18(4), 129-146.