Answer to Question #261983 in Management for Om sai

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.

. 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.

Answer 1

The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is the best example of a smart city project found in India. The main elements of this city includes the following:

·        Smart and sustainable Green infrastructure this is the most important elements that feature the city through environmental-friendly infrastructure such as green building and source of energy

·        Smart housing; the residential areas and business building interrogates smart infrastructure such as AI sensors and household equipment

·        Improved quality of life, the city is equipped with smart technologies in public transport, cooling system n, and smart waste collection system