Authors: Colin Harrison & Ian Abbott Donnelly
Journal: IBM Journal of Research and Development, 2011
Link: https://research.ibm.com/publications/foundations-for-smarter-cities
Why Important:
Establishes the core idea of smart cities as instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent.
Focuses on how infrastructure (ICT, data systems, networks) can be used to solve urban challenges.
Excellent foundational paper on the technological underpinnings of smart cities.