Inclusive smart cities: theory and tools to improve the experience of people with disabilities in urban spaces.

Neto, Oliveira; de, João Soares

doi:10.11606/t.3.2019.tde-30012019-090025

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“…Engagement of citizens across all groups requires a multi-sectoral effort to ensure an inclusive smart city implementation [43]. Our findings reveal that the benefits of a smart city are uneven and concentrated in the private spaces, especially in the home and workplaces of the wealthy but not so much in communities [75].…”

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“…Active citizen involvement is fundamental to smart city implementation [41]. Citizens are consumers, users, sources of data and feedback, and decision-makers [42] necessary for the designing and delivering an inclusive smart city vision that focuses on the integration of various groups of smart city services and citizens [43]. This highlights the need for studies on the complex perspective of citizens' awareness of smart city services and their ability to use them [44].…”

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The sustainability of a smart city development depends on the interpretations and prioritization driven by the key actors. Currently; the “top-down” smart city implementation in many countries is at risk of disengaging with local stakeholders and further widening the social disparities in the cities. This paper presents the socio-political contexts of a smart city, the citizens’ perspectives and awareness using Phuket, and Thailand as a case study. Desktop research was used to describe the context of the smart city policy; key driving organizations; budget allocation; and the guiding vision and mission statements at the local level. A survey of 409 residents was conducted to assess their awareness and willingness to participate in Phuket Smart City (PSC) activities as well as internet behavior and communication channels. The findings reveal uneven awareness of PSC across demographic groups. PSC was more familiar to the middle-aged; highly educated; high-income; and locals with leadership positions and living near the city center. A perceived lack of knowledge, time, information, and relevance affected the residents’ willingness to be involved in smart city development. Active communication and grass-root engagement are needed to improve public awareness and engagement in smart city implementation and achieve meaningful and equitable development.

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“…In view of ensuring better independence level of people with disabilities or the elderly residents the provision of data on urban accessibility and details on the characteristics of urban barriers and amenities is considered a key source of data (Mirri et al, 2014). For this purpose, the data is collected via applications (e.g., Wheelmap, AccessNow, AxsMap; AmiWheelChair; Wegoto; Access Earth) (Soares, Neto, 2018;Liu et al, 2017), or as Polish examples prove -websites with interactive maps (Cordoba et al, 2013; Map of pedestrian barriers of Wrocław, Poznań, Warsaw) Innovative solutions in the field of mobility, which are especially dedicated to seniors, assume the use of the Internet of Things to create urban spaces that enable independent and most comfortable movement such as the City4Age programme -Elderly-friendly city services (Mirri et al, 2014), using the ICT tool as an audit of problems on the accessibility of buildings or immediate surroundings (neighbourhood). And the mobile Pervasive Accessibility Social Sensing system (mPASS) is not merely an example of the implementation of digital accessibility.…”

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Aktywna mobilność w koncepcji Smart City wdrażanej przez polskie miasta

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2024

Teka Komisji Urbanistyki I Architektury Oddziału Polskiej Akademii Nauk W Krakowie

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W artykule porównano ideę Human Smart City, którą polskie miasta planują wdrożyć w zakresie zrównoważonej mobilności, z rozwiązaniami miast będących liderami w tej dziedzinie w Polsce. Istotnym elementem sprzyjającym rozwojowi aktywnej mobilności są dokumenty opracowane przez Komisję Europejską, np. Plan Zrównoważonej Mobilności Miejskiej (SUMP — Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan). Artykuł jest próbą odpowiedzi na pytanie, w jakim stopniu polskie miasta, wdrażając zrównoważoną mobilność jako element idei smart city, jednocześnie realizują działania na rzecz zwiększenia dostępności form aktywnej mobilności oraz jakie kierunki, narzędzia i metody są stosowane. Analizie poddano rozwiązania wypracowane w ośmiu polskich miastach — beneficjentach konkursu Ministerstwa Funduszy i Polityki Regionalnej „Human Smart City. Inteligentne miasta współtworzone przez mieszkańców”. Zostały one porównane z rozwiązaniami wdrożonymi w trzech miastach będących liderami wdrażania zrównoważonej mobilności w Polsce.

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Exploring the impact of smart cities on improving the quality of life for people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia

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Front. Built Environ.

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By using advanced technologies and data analytics, smart cities can establish conditions that are both inclusive and accessible, addressing the distinctive needs of disabled people. This research aims to examine the benefits of smart city technologies and develop strategies for developing environments that serve the requirements of individuals with disabilities in Saudi Arabia. Using a sequential mixed method, the study uses the social disability model. The initial phase involves gathering quantitative data from 427 individuals with disabilities in Saudi Arabia. Further, qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews with a sample of four professionals employed in Saudi smart city initiatives. Quantitative data is analyzed using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), while qualitative data is analyzed using thematic analysis. Quantitative findings revealed the robustness of the measurement model, confirming the significant effects of Smart City Initiatives on Accessibility Enhancement, Inclusive Information, and Health and Wellbeing Improvement. The respondents indicated that they are satisfied with the initiatives and their effectiveness, providing them with equal services and opportunities without discrimination. The qualitative analysis further revealed themes, i.e., Technology Integration for Accessibility, Inclusive Design, Inclusive Planning for Health, and others. Participants indicated special consideration for implementing the designs and approaches to ensure inclusivity and availability of services to disabled people. Besides, implementing infrastructure and policies to ensure the health and wellbeing of disabled people also remained prevalent. Hence, it is concluded that smart city initiatives break obstacles and improve the wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. Improved healthcare services and inclusive urban planning highlight the transformative effect of these initiatives on health and wellbeing, promoting an equitable and sustainable services environment. Finally, research implications and limitations are discussed.

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Inclusive smart cities: theory and tools to improve the experience of people with disabilities in urban spaces.

Cited by 3 publications

References 60 publications

An Unsustainable Smart City: Lessons from Uneven Citizen Education and Engagement in Thailand

An Unsustainable Smart City: Lessons from Uneven Citizen Education and Engagement in Thailand

Aktywna mobilność w koncepcji Smart City wdrażanej przez polskie miasta

Exploring the impact of smart cities on improving the quality of life for people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia

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