Collective intelligence for more inclusive communities

Abstract

Urban development strategies are more and more centred on citizens’ needs and requirements. In this regard, collective intelligence can be understood as a fundamental element in enhancing the creation and development of more inclusive communities. This paper aims to present various ways in which collective intelligence can contribute to develop smart urban areas, formed by strong inclusive communities, giving as example different cities that have implemented this concept. The methodology used to carry out this research is both bibliographic – opting here to study the work of specialists in the field, authors from Romania and abroad, and empirical – formed by a case study on various smart cities around the world that use the concept mentioned. This type of intelligence is starting to be a very important issue in smart cities’ evolution, improving the relationship between government and citizens. Even though technology is a significant element, citizens and public institutions’ capability and will to collaborate for finding and implementing the best solutions for communities’ problems should also be considered.