Open AccessSmart Cities: Necessity and Development Strategies
Author(s) -
Л. В. Шкваря,
А С Семенов
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
informaciâ i innovacii
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2949-2157
pISSN - 1994-2443
DOI - 10.31432/1994-2443-2020-15-2-52-58
Subject(s) - livelihood , smart city , settlement (finance) , smart growth , environmental planning , business , economic growth , urban planning , geography , engineering , computer science , civil engineering , computer security , internet of things , economics , finance , archaeology , payment , agriculture
In the twenty-first century different countries and cities are increasingly seeking to introduce quality improvements in their livelihoods, generate for its residents an environment that is called “smart city” on the basis of high technologies. The article shows that the emergence of a “smart” city is an objective necessity due to the rapid growth of cities in the present and in the future. “Smart” city is designed to solve life problems in cities and create conditions for the socio-economic development of cities and countries, and for a favorable stay of residents on its territory. There are a number of strategies to implement the concept of “smart”, but it is important for each urban settlement to develop its own approaches and projects.