Smart city assessment : a novel framework for development and evaluation of smart cities / Azzam Abu-Rayash.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Abu-Rayash, Azzam, author.

Contributor:

• ScienceDirect (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Smart cities.
• Smart cities--Evaluation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Cambridge, MA : Elsevier, [2024]

Contents:

• Front Cover
• Smart City Assessment
• Smart City Assessment: A Novel Framework for Development and Evaluation of Smart Cities
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• One
• Fundamental aspects of smart cities, sustainability, and environment
• 1.1 Urban dynamics and global demographics
• 1.2 Defining smart cities
• 1.2.1 Smart city concept
• 1.2.2 Research and development in smart cities
• 1.2.3 Critical characteristics of smart cities
• 1.2.4 Objectives of smart cities
• 1.3 Sustainability in the urban context
• 1.3.1 Environmental challenges facing modern cities
• 1.3.2 The role of cities in addressing global environmental challenges
• 1.4 Energy consumption and demand in urban areas
• 1.4.1 Integrating renewables in city infrastructure
• 1.4.2 Case studies
• 1.4.2.1 Case study 1: Copenhagen, Denmark-The green energy transition
• 1.4.2.2 Case study 2: San Francisco, USA-Solar city initiative
• 1.4.2.3 Case study 3: Masdar City, UAE-A model for sustainable urban development
• 1.5 Technological innovations in urban development
• 1.5.1 Integration of technologies in urban functions
• 1.5.2 Challenges and opportunities in tech integration
• 1.5.2.1 Challenges in smart city development
• 1.5.2.2 Opportunities presented by smart city technologies
• 1.6 Urban transportation and mobility
• 1.6.1 Challenges in urban transportation
• 1.6.2 Smart solutions for urban mobility and traffic management
• 1.6.3 Case studies in smart urban transportation
• 1.6.4 Case studies of smart transportation systems
• 1.7 Trends and future directions
• 1.7.1 Predictions and trends for the future of smart cities
• 1.7.2 Emerging technologies and concepts in smart urban development
• 1.7.3 Creating sustainable and livable cities for the future
• 1.7.3.1 Strategies for sustainable and inclusive smart cities
• 1.7.3.2 Role of policy, governance, and citizen engagement
• 1.8 Conclusion
• 1.8.1 Recap of key points
• 1.8.2 Final thoughts on the importance of smart cities
• Two
• Smart city modeling
• 2.1 Introduction to smart city assessments
• 2.2 Methodologies in smart city development
• 2.2.1 Different methodologies in smart city development
• 2.2.2 Importance of methodology selection
• 2.3 Composite indicators in smart city models
• 2.3.1 Guiding principles in constructing a composite indicator
• 2.3.2 Theoretical framework
• 2.3.3 Data selection
• 2.3.4 Data imputation
• 2.3.5 Multivariate analysis
• 2.3.6 Normalization
• 2.3.7 Weighting and aggregation
• 2.3.8 Robustness and sensitivity
• 2.3.9 Data integration
• 2.3.10 Linkage to other variables
• 2.3.11 Presentation and visualization
• 2.4 Comparative analysis using composite indicators
• 2.5 Critiquing smart city indicators
• 2.5.1 Environmental index
• 2.5.1.1 Air quality factor
• 2.5.1.2 Water quality factor
• 2.5.1.3 Waste management parameter
• 2.5.1.4 Ecosystem turnover factor
• 2.5.2 Economy index

Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam Available via World Wide Web.
• Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 24, 2024).

ISBN:

• 9780443141423
• 0443141428

Publisher Number:

90101666550

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.