Building Smart Cities: Analytics, ICT, and Design Thinking

The term "smart city" describes an urban environment that is intended to function efficiently through information and communication technologies. Building Smart Cities: Analytics, ICT, and Design Thinking explains the technology and design thinking methodology for building smart cities, focusing on creating human-centered approaches that integrate human needs and technology to meet economic, environmental, and existential needs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The term "smart city" describes a new urban environment that is designed to optimize performance through the use of information and communication technologies. Given that the majority of people will reside in urban areas within the next few decades, it is not surprising that significant efforts and investments are being made to develop strategies and plans for achieving sustainable urban growth.

Building Smart Cities: Analytics, ICT, and Design Thinking provides an in-depth exploration of the technology and methodology known as design thinking for building smart cities.

Information and communications technologies (ICTs) serve as the foundation of smart cities. A comprehensive and robust data analytics program enables informed decision-making in the development of these cities. Design thinking plays a crucial role in creating smart cities that are both livable and adaptable. This book examines these components within the context of smart city development and demonstrates how they can be integrated effectively.

By applying the principles of design thinking to reimagine the challenges faced by smart cities and understand the genuine needs of the people living in highly efficient urban environments, the book offers valuable guidance to city planners and technologists. It addresses the following key aspects:

Presentation of the relevant technologies required for coordinated and efficient cities.

Exploration of the latent needs of community stakeholders in a culturally appropriate context.

Discussion of tested approaches to ideation, design, prototyping, and building or retrofitting smart cities.

Proposal of a model for a viable smart city project.

While the vision of creating an optimized society through technology may be hypothetical, it reflects the historical tendency to equate scientific progress with positive social change. Up until now, the pursuit of smart city development has often prioritized technological solutions without fully considering the social and environmental implications.

To achieve sustainable and inclusive smart city growth, it is essential to adopt a holistic approach that balances technological advancements with social, economic, and environmental considerations. This requires a collaborative effort between government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and community members to develop policies, programs, and initiatives that promote equity, sustainability, and resilience.

In conclusion, the term "smart city" represents a promising approach to urban development, but it requires a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to ensure that it benefits all stakeholders and contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future. By leveraging the power of technology, design thinking, and a collaborative spirit, we can create smart cities that are both livable and resilient, and that serve as models for other cities around the world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032340128