Managing Smart Cities: Sustainability and Resilience Through Effective Management

This book adopts a managerial approach to the study of smart cities, emphasizing the importance of effective and efficient management practices in driving their transformation. It covers three interconnected topics: management and decision-making for urban design and infrastructure development, management and decision-making in the context of smart cities development, and ways of promoting participation and representation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 299 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book takes a managerial approach to the study of smart cities, making it an essential addition to the existing literature on this topic. The book's chapters provide compelling evidence that the transformation of cities into smart cities is contingent upon the implementation of effective and efficient management practices across various levels of these cities. While advancements in information and communication technology (ICT) are vital, it is the conscious and efficient application of ICT that ultimately drives the successful transformation of cities into smart, sustainable, and resilient entities.

The book is organized into three interconnected sections:

Management and Decision-Making for Urban Design and Infrastructure Development: This section explores the critical role of management in shaping urban design and infrastructure development. It discusses the importance of strategic planning, resource allocation, and decision-making processes in creating efficient and sustainable urban environments.

Management and Decision-Making in Context of Smart Cities Development: This section delves into the unique challenges and opportunities presented by smart cities. It examines the role of management in developing and implementing smart city initiatives, including the integration of ICT, data analytics, and innovative technologies to improve urban services, efficiency, and sustainability.

Ways of Promoting and Ensuring Participation, Representation, and Co-Creation in Smart Cities: This section emphasizes the importance of inclusive and participatory approaches in smart cities development. It explores strategies for promoting citizen engagement, ensuring diverse perspectives are represented, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve sustainable and socially equitable outcomes.

By covering these three sets of interconnected topics, the book offers a comprehensive and practice-driven understanding of how effective management enables ICT-enhanced tools and applications to transform smart cities, potentially making them even smarter and more resilient. This book is a valuable resource for policymakers, urban planners, developers, and researchers interested in advancing the development of smart cities and creating a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030935870
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022