We live in an age where owning smartphones, computers, assistants (we all are familiar with Alexa and Siri), and smart equipment and homes are more indicative of being smart than intelligence and talent. The advancement of technology has overshadowed the parameters of living as SMART CITIES are the next big thing we are racing towards. Read the full article…
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INTRUCTION A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect specific data. In other words, smart cities are responsive cities that are able to receive, process and return efficient information and services. The way to make a smart city successful is to capture the soul Read the full article…
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Meaning Smart city refers to the advanced form of urban information technology that fully applies the new generation of information technology to all walks of life in the city, integrates the constituent systems and services of the city, enhances the efficiency of resource utilization, optimizes urban management and services, and improves the quality of life Read the full article…
Introduction With the development of big data and the popularization of informatization, more and more countries have entered the era of smart cities. Therefore, this blog selects several cities that have been recognized as doing well in the field of smart cities. So that, it can help us understand some of their typical practices. Figure1: Read the full article…
Benefits of Prioritizing Child-friendly Urban Design Definition: Nowadays, more and more cities are designed without considering the needs of different people, just like children who need more space for activities. Van Vliet and Karsten have said that ‘The Child-Friendly City (CFC) label means different things to different people, influenced by their professional interests’ (Van Vliet Read the full article…
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“Gender equality is the goal that will help abolish poverty, that will create more equal economies, fairer societies, and happier men, women, and children.” Graça Machel (2015) As a former freedom fighter, prominent educator, and philanthropist, Machel was the only woman in modern times to serve as the first lady of two nations – Mozambique Read the full article…
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The number of people living in urban areas has surpassed the number of people living in rural areas, but the range of each person’s residence is decreasing and the radius of each person’s life is shrinking. People are also completely ignorant about where their food comes from. Digitised images on a screen are one of Read the full article…
Published 6 January 2022 by Quitterie d’Harcourt Smart cities have been given all sorts of definitions. Generally, they are defined as holistic urban systems that have various technological systems installed at their citizens’ disposal to provide new services (e.g., healthcare, transportation, commerce) to their users and improve the efficiency of public services (Chin, 2015). Smart Read the full article…
3d model of Amaravathi master plan designed by Norman foster and group “We shape cities, and they shape us” – Jan Gehl. What are smart cities? Smart cities are the new generation of cities developing rapidly around the world. “The effective integration of physical, digital and human systems in the built environment to deliver sustainable, Read the full article…
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“Who’s the Smart One?” by garryknight is licensed under CC BY 2.0 What does it mean by Smart Cities? Smart city uses technological advancements to create, deploy and promote the development of the area. It address challenges in an urban environment. Also, It helps in creating technologically enabled and sustainable infrastructure. The history of smart cities dates back Read the full article…
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Batty et al suggest smart cities do not just offer technology-driven facilities and infrastructure but also allow more effective monitoring and analysis of our environment to improve city planning and quality of life for residents. The European Commission defines a smart city as being “a place where traditional networks and services are made more efficient, Read the full article…
