Smart Cities in Poland: Towards sustainability and a better quality of life?

This book explores the concept of a Smart City in Central and Eastern European cities, assessing its impact on improving the quality of life and sustainable development. It uses case studies and surveys to investigate the conditions for sustainable smart city development and how the concept can support citizen well-being.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 28 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Smart City concept has emerged as a promising approach to enhancing the quality of life and promoting sustainable development in Central and Eastern European cities. While it has garnered significant support from advocates who view it as a powerful tool for improving urban living conditions, opponents argue that it can exacerbate social and economic inequalities. This comprehensive book aims to examine the quality of life and its unsustainability in these cities within the framework of the Smart City concept and from the perspective of key areas of sustainable development.

To achieve this, the book employs a multi-faceted approach. It utilizes case studies of selected cities in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as representative surveys of Polish cities, to illustrate the process of creating smart cities and their impact on improving the quality of life of citizens. By investigating the conditions that a Smart City must fulfill to achieve sustainability, the book explores how the Smart City concept can support the enhancement of residents' well-being. Additionally, it sheds light on how Central and Eastern European countries are developing smart city solutions to address their unique challenges and opportunities.

The book is designed to appeal to a wide range of readers, including researchers and students interested in smart cities and urban planning, city authorities and stakeholders who are planning to implement the Smart City concept, and anyone else who is passionate about creating sustainable and inclusive cities. With its theoretical and practical content, the book offers valuable insights and guidance for policymakers, urban planners, and community leaders who are committed to building more resilient, sustainable, and livable cities.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032412481