Conceptualizing smart city with dimensions of technology, people, and institutions

  • Authors:
  • Taewoo Nam;Theresa A. Pardo

  • Affiliations:
  • University at Albany, State University of New York;University at Albany, State University of New York

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Digital Government Research Conference: Digital Government Innovation in Challenging Times
  • Year:
  • 2011

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Abstract

This conceptual paper discusses how we can consider a particular city as a smart one, drawing on recent practices to make cities smart. A set of the common multidimensional components underlying the smart city concept and the core factors for a successful smart city initiative is identified by exploring current working definitions of smart city and a diversity of various conceptual relatives similar to smart city. The paper offers strategic principles aligning to the three main dimensions (technology, people, and institutions) of smart city: integration of infrastructures and technology-mediated services, social learning for strengthening human infrastructure, and governance for institutional improvement and citizen engagement.