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Smart Cities and Internet Technology Research for Sustainable and Inclusive Development: An Integrated Approach of Best Practices for Policy Makers and Educators

Smart Cities and Internet Technology Research for Sustainable and Inclusive Development: An Integrated Approach of Best Practices for Policy Makers and Educators
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Author(s): Christina Marouli (Deree – The American College of Greece, Greece)and Miltiadis D. Lytras (Effat University, Saudi Arabia)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 25
Source title: Value Sharing for Sustainable and Inclusive Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mario Risso (Niccolò Cusano University, Italy)and Silvia Testarmata (Niccolò Cusano University, Italy)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3147-0.ch010

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Abstract

The concept of smart cities has recently emerged to highlight the significance of innovation and information technologies in urban planning. In this chapter, after a discussion of different conceptions and important dimensions of smart cities, a wealth of information technologies that have been used in cities for a variety of services is presented. The authors advocate that smart urban solutions should be designed within a smart cities vision and strategic plan, defined by people's needs. They propose an integrated strategic policy making model for smart, sustainable and inclusive cities and they make recommendations for policies and education for smart cities. The special character of public and private spaces, the significance of everyday life, the pivotal role of open governance and meaningful citizen participation, as well as the balance between the desired surveillance for efficient resource management and freedom and creativity have been highlighted as challenges that should inform the design of smart urban solutions and future research on smart cities.

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