Abstract
Abstract Cities are complex systems vulnerable to a multitude of risks and disruptions that are becoming increasingly difficult to manage due to urban overcrowding. Socio-economic, technological challenges, but especially natural ones, such as epidemics, have proven to be disruptive from several perspectives of human existence. The negative evolution of the disturbing factors led to the extension of the concept of resilience, traditionally used in socio-ecology, in the urban infrastructure. The aim of this paper is a comparative analysis of some sets of indicators, frameworks, and informatics solutions that can provide an image of how cities can become resilient urban areas. An exploratory analysis is conducted by studying scientific resources and specialized articles that address the issue of developing resilient cities supported by innovation and digital technology. With technology approaches, cities can be helped to prevent and reduce the effects of possible blockages or catastrophes, to respond and intervene promptly in case of crises, and to plan and organize properly in order to recover from shocks or stressors.
Highlights
Studies conducted by (WorldBank, 2018) show that in 2020, Europe occupies the 3rd place in the ranking of the most urbanized continents, with an urban population of about 75%, and estimates of continuous mobility towards the urban area
Informatics solutions for assessing urban resilience Smart systems aim to create a smart infrastructure for cities, using innovations in data analysis and information and communication technology (ICT)
The current context of the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic could be a good time for all those entitled to adopt an openness to a much more robust resilience plan
Summary
Studies conducted by (WorldBank, 2018) show that in 2020, Europe occupies the 3rd place in the ranking of the most urbanized continents, with an urban population of about 75%, and estimates of continuous mobility towards the urban area. In addition to intense urbanization, cities are facing an increasing frequency and intensity of hazards and disturbances, exacerbated by climate change and other natural or man-made hazards, putting pressure on urban infrastructure and resources. Despite these dangers, many cities around the world have not focused enough on developing resilience, especially in developing countries, which are rather facing the problem of providing basic services. Numerous researchers have issued various theories about cities from an economic, social, spatial, environmental, and political perspective, aiming at resilience, sustainability, and intelligence; others have made strategic projects to implement the applicability of these concepts. By comparison of conceptualizations of the city appears the hypothesis of discovering quantifiers, either quantitative or qualitative, which can be useful in the assessment of the extent of how cities have developed their abilities to be resilient; and the mode in which applying innovation and digital technology can enhance city resilience and smartness
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