Greening smart cities: An investigation of the integration of urban natural resources and smart city technologies for promoting environmental sustainability

Hui, Chu Xiao; Dan, Ge; Alamri, Sagr; Toghraie, Davood

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2023.104985

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“…14 This paper describes the green space data analysis initiative and the importance of public outreach and engagement to ensure stakeholders' support for such initiatives [38].…”

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i-ISSUES—Industrial-Interoperable Safe and Secure Urban Energy Systems

Pastor,

Fraga,

Larrañeta

2024

Applied Sciences

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Urban planners are involved in designing future urban energy systems as a part of their path toward decarbonization or Net Zero targets before 2050. In this process, new energy and information flows between industrial and urban regions should be considered, as well as safety and security managerial aspects regarding the existing and new infrastructures. This research aims to help engineering professionals and public planners define new collaboration dynamics to make industrial energy systems safer, more secure, and interoperable, surpassing the existing knowledge. Firstly, several recent R&D aspects are analyzed, demonstrating the organizational gap and providing early integration or knowledge reuse opportunities from R&D projects. After that, the authors present a model called Industrial-Interoperable Safe and Secure Urban Energy Systems (i-ISSUES), a multi-disciplinary approach combining classic urban energy planning, information technology use, safety and security management, and systems engineering as the integrated disciplines. The model detects research trends, providing a first set of readings with some improvements.

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“…14 This paper describes the green space data analysis initiative and the importance of public outreach and engagement to ensure stakeholders' support for such initiatives [38].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

i-ISSUES—Industrial-Interoperable Safe and Secure Urban Energy Systems

Pastor,

Fraga,

Larrañeta

2024

Applied Sciences

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“…The overarching goal is to create urban environments that not only harness technological advancements for operational efficiency but also prioritise the well-being of residents by promoting sustainability, connectivity, and overall livability. The synergy between technology and urban planning thus becomes a key driver in shaping cities that are not only smart but also resilient, inclusive, and conducive to the flourishing of vibrant communities (Gracias et al, 2023;Hui et al, 2023;Stępniak et al, 2021).…”

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Health, Technology And Built Environment Nexus: A Systematic Literature Review

Ndimako,

Sholanke

2024

Preprint

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Research into health, particularly social and psychological health, is crucial. Ultimately, an in-depth understanding of social and psychological health will more than promote well-being. Technology research is indispensable, particularly concerning health and the built environment, given the need to create holistic and supportive frameworks for well-being. Moreover, because literature reviews establish the foundation for academic inquiries, they provide valuable overviews for foresight into grey research areas, particularly multi-disciplinary research like health technology and the built environment. Hence, this study aims to discover the existing themes on health, technology, and built-environment nexus subjects while revealing the grey areas and suggesting proactive areas for future research. The objectives drove this aim to: 1. investigate the implications of technology for the social and psychological dimensions of health; 2. uncover the likelihood of a nexus between health, technology, and the built environment; and 3. highlight new research perspectives for the concluding seven years of the SDGs (2024–2030). The review results highlighted ten themes around which a nexus exists between health, technology, and the built environment; they also pointed out new research perspectives for the next seven years (up to 2023).

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“…In the 21st century, the majority of the world's population has shifted to urban areas, with over fifty percent now living in cities, signifying the age of urbanization (Zhao et al, 2020;Guo et al, 2022). Nonetheless, the process of urbanization has introduced difficulties, including challenges such as air pollution, climate change, high energy consumption, and increased pressure on urban infrastructure, leading to the complication of governance for authorities, especially in developing nations (Hui et al, 2023). In this context, it is argued that technologies play a significant role and offer value in shaping the management of governmental health services, work relationships, employment, and education.…”

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An alternative form of bureaucracy; the operational framework of the city’s governing authority

Hassani,

Atani,

Hamidizadeh

et al. 2024

J. Infras. Policy. Dev.

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Background: The background and objectives of the research revolve around bureaucracy as a classic form of the modern division of labor, with Max Weber acknowledging its inevitability. However, the objective implications of the bureaucracy’s iron cage are evident in governance and management experiences. The mayors of Tehran’s districts exemplify how Iranian culture interacts with bureaucracy. This research seeks to establish principles and governance for district governors using an alternative bureaucracy, parallel to conventional bureaucracy. Methods: The methods employed include twenty strategically selected interviews, considering age, municipal area, and work experience for maximum variance. Grounded theory methodology, specifically the approach by Anselm Strauss and Barney Glaser, guides the research, employing open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. MaxQDA 2020 software enhances the qualitative data analysis, facilitating organization, coding, and collaboration within the research team. Results: Findings indicate “inevitable violations” as a common starting point for interviewees, leading to three axes: “preconditions,” “objectives,” and “strategies and mechanisms” of alternative bureaucracy. In conclusion, breaking through bureaucracy becomes necessary for governors to act. Alternative bureaucracy, rooted in experience yet considering the bureaucratic field, requires transcendent goals. Hybridity and ethical principles are crucial when transitioning from conventional bureaucracy to the alternative in urban governance.

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Greening smart cities: An investigation of the integration of urban natural resources and smart city technologies for promoting environmental sustainability

Cited by 38 publications

References 248 publications

i-ISSUES—Industrial-Interoperable Safe and Secure Urban Energy Systems

i-ISSUES—Industrial-Interoperable Safe and Secure Urban Energy Systems

Health, Technology And Built Environment Nexus: A Systematic Literature Review

An alternative form of bureaucracy; the operational framework of the city’s governing authority

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