Abstract
This study develops multiple evaluation indexes in the context of sustainable urban regeneration through introducing smart technologies/infrastructures and assesses 63 local urban regeneration strategic plans by using the content analysis method. A total of 107 indexes are developed based on the four aspects (economy, society and culture, environment, and livability) of sustainability. From our findings, the average plan quality score of 54 local governments’ plans is 17.5 out of 50, with the metropolitan governments’ plans averaging 16.8, which indicates that the plans currently sampled do not sufficiently reflect the basic concepts of sustainable and smart urban regeneration. The contents of most of the plans generally focus on specific sectors, such as society, culture, and housing, whereas smart technology-related information and policies are relatively deficient. Among the five plan components (factual bases, goals/objectives, policies/strategies, implementation, coordination) reviewed, the implementation component receives the highest score, while indicators related to action strategies are mentioned least often. In particular, the results reveal that indexes relating to the energy and transportation sectors are not frequently mentioned; as such, each municipality is recommended to work to increase awareness of smart technologies and policies. For urban regeneration projects to be sustainable, multi-faceted policies must be implemented by various stakeholders with a long-term perspective. The results of this study can be used as a base for local planners and decision-makers when adopting and supplementing existing regeneration plans, and can contribute to promoting more sustainable urban regeneration through actively adopting various smart technologies initiatives.
Highlights
Many cities in Korea (e.g., Najoo, Samchuk, Sangju, Taeback, etc.) as well as in North America and Europe
This study has evaluated the quality of local urban regeneration strategic plans in Korea, based on the existence of linkages between smart technologies and sustainable urban regeneration, and provides further policy alternatives to be considered when adopting future regeneration plans
The average plan quality score of 54 local governments’ plans was 17.5 out of 50, which indicates that existing plans are unlikely to reflect the key principles of sustainable urban regeneration with a focus on integrating smart technologies
Summary
Many cities in Korea (e.g., Najoo, Samchuk, Sangju, Taeback, etc.) as well as in North America and Europe The specific objectives of URND are as follows: (1) Job creation; (2) welfare system enhancement; (3) cultural restoration and regional identity securement; (4) pleasant and safe environmental conservation/management; (5) citizen capacity and participation encouragement [7] To achieve these goals, the substantial sum of 10 trillion won (about $8.17 billion) in public financial resources has been invested annually by the central government since 2017 and is planned to continue until 2021. While the Korean government recently announced 25 projects aimed to develop more smart-oriented urban regeneration by 2022, other urban renewal sites that have been selected for the URND are highly recommended to actively adopt various smart infrastructure and smart techniques in order to promote citizen quality of life and enhance regional competitiveness. Detailed policy suggestions are made for each of the five plan components (factual bases, goals/objectives, policies/strategies, implementation, and coordination) examined to achieve greater sustainable urban renewal in the conclusion section
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