Answer to Question #237278 in Management for Jack Patz

Question

The concept of the “smart city” has recently been introduced as a strategic device to

encompass modern urban production factors in a common framework and, in particular,

to highlight the importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in

the last 20 years for enhancing the competitive profile of a city. The demand for smart

cities has increased in recent years.

a. In order to meet the demand of a smart city project in a country like India, with the help

of any smart city project, describe some of the key elements for such smart cities.

(5 Marks)

Answer 1

The elements of smart city include:

• Adequate supply of water
• Adequate electricity supply,
• Appropriate sanitation and solid waste management,
• Efficient urban mobility and public transport,
• Adequate and affordable housing
• Intensive IT connectivity and digitalization,