Table 2 A typology of data-driven smart sustainable city dimensions and functions
Smart sustainable built environment | Smart sustainable citizens | Smart sustainable governance |
|---|---|---|
Data-driven compactness Data-driven density Data-driven mixed-land use Data-driven diversity Data-driven sustainable transportation Data-driven ecological design Data-driven integration of design concepts and typologies at different spatial scales | Cultural enhancement Lifelong learning Creativity Social plurality/cultural diversity Sustainable lifestyles Tolerance and open-mindedness Active involvement in public life Innovative and meaningful use of technology Personal knowledge sharing Motivation for participation | New forms of e-government New modes of operational governance Coordination of governmental agencies towards collaboration, integration, and optimization Evidence-based approach to decision-making, system control, and policy formation Improved models and simulations for future development Democratic processes Public and social services Equity and fairness Transparent, participatory, and accountable government |
Smart sustainable mobility | Smart sustainable environment | Smart sustainable living |
|---|---|---|
Spatial and non-spatial accessibility Virtual mobility Balanced mobility and accessibility Car and bicycle sharing Innovative, intelligent, and safe transport systems Walking and cycling Proximity of services and facilities Diversity of commuting modes Efficient, interoperable multi- modal public transport | Green and resilient infrastructure Attractive urban places and images Open urban landscapes Air quality and environment protection Ecological diversity of urban places Sustainable and intelligent resource management | Social cohesion and inclusion Cultural facilities Education facilities Public safety and civic security Housing quality Public utility (water, electricity, gas, etc.) Health conditions Job opportunities Efficient and tailored services Participation and empowerment Well-informed citizenry and fostered creativity |
Smart sustainable planning | Smart sustainable economy | Smart sustainable energy |
|---|---|---|
Data-driven local and regional planning Data-driven environmental planning Data-driven transportation planning Data-driven land use planning Data-driven economic forecasting Data-driven policy recommendations Data-driven strategic thinking and development Data-driven research and analysis Data-driven administration | Green entrepreneurship Integration of environmental concerns into economic decision-making Data-driven business processes Optimum balance of technological and human resources in labor market Efficient utilization of resources Green investments Green ICT for economic innovation Sustainable productivity New forms of economic development (e.g. sharing and open data economy) | Integrated renewable solutions Clean/green technology Data-driven grid management Context-aware operation of buildings Dematerialization and demobilization Context-aware operation of appliances Data-driven transport systems Data-driven urban efficiency Context-aware power supply and distribution |