A smart city is a framework, predominantly composed of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), to develop, deploy, and promote sustainable development practices to address growing urbanization challenges.
Use the QR code to take you to the Tech Republic site. There you will find some introductory information and a video that will tell you a little more about what it means to be a smart community
Due to rapid urbanization in the last few decades, environmental, social, and economic sustainability is a must to keep pace with this rapid expansion taxing cities’ resources.
The main goal of a smart city is to optimize city functions and promote economic growth while also improving the quality of life for citizens by using smart technologies and data analysis.
The value lies in how this technology is used rather than simply how much technology is available.
History of Smart Communities
Elements of a Smart Communities
Over time smart cities have moved from a purely technology-focused definition to one where citizen-centricity, sustainability and inclusion play a much larger role. Lets take a look at the two important elements that make up smart communities