7 Advantages of a Smart City
Smart cities are a new concept in urban development. These cities have facilities that use urban informatics and technology to improve the efficiency of services for an improved quality of life. Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are used to manage a city’s functions such as water supply, medical and educational facilities. A smart city would have direct contact with the government, and therefore would not have to wait for a solution to its problems. Due to the population explosion, global warming, climate change, and global economic changes, people are facing multiple issues in the urban metropolis. These include problems associated with water pollution, waste management, transport, air pollution, space for car parking, and growth of illegal squatter settlements. Smart cities aim to address all these issues faced by urban areas. Some of the advantages of smart cities are- Engagement Between Citizen and Government Citizens of this genera...