Transforming ‘traditional’ cities into ‘smart’ cities

Laxmi Nagaraj

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202017006013

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the challenges of transforming ‘Traditional’ cities to ‘Smart Cities’ and the tools that can be used to transform ‘Traditional’ cities to ‘Smart’ cities in the Indian Context. In this context, this paper discusses the expectations and goals of the Smart City India Mission for the 100 Smart cities, the existing scenario of the ‘Traditional’ cities, the current status of the Smart cities in India and concludes that ‘Traditional’ cities can become ‘Smart’ by developing a base line scenario and developing a ‘Road Map’ to become ‘Smart’. The ‘Road Map’ must consist of the following four stages: Assessment, Vision, Project Plan and Metrics.

Highlights

This paper aims to discuss the challenges of transforming ‘Traditional’ cities to ‘Smart Cities’ and the tools that can be used to transform ‘Traditional’ cities to ‘Smart’ cities in the Indian Context
A ‘Smart’ City is defined as a developed urban area that creates sustainable economic development and high quality of life by excelling or becoming “smart” in multiple key areas; economy, mobility, environment, people, living, and government
Recent interest in smart cities is motivated by major challenges, including climate change, economic restructuring, and the move to online retail and entertainment, ageing populations, and pressures on public finances

Summary

Assessment

A ‘Traditional’ city can assess the current scenario with respect to the key areas of a ‘Smart’ City including Financing This assessment will help the City assess their needs for improving their capabilities to effectively utilize the Smart City strategies. This would require creating an up to date inventory of existing infrastructure, services, population, housing, services, green areas, resources etc. To understand what is lacking, what is working and what is redundant. This will essentially be a “snap shot” of the current scenario and existing conditions in the City

Vision

Project Plan

Metrics

Findings

Conclusion