Answer to Question #239873 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.

b. Mention the importance of smart cities and challenges in managing smart cities.

Answer 1

Key Elements

1. Adequate water supply; a smart housing has enough water supply within its residence.
2. Electricity supply; assured supply of electricity is important in a smart city.
3. efficient urban mobility and transportation; smart city must have good transport infrastructure, for instance, good roads and good cars.

Importance of Smart Cities

The main importance of Indian smart city is to optimize city functions and increase economic growth through improving life quality for citizens.

Challenges

1. Security hackers
2. Infrastructure
3. Privacy concerns.