Smart City Implementation
Creating Economic and Public Value in Innovative Urban Systems

Authors: Renata Paola Dameri



Presents both the definition of the smart city concept and its implementation around the globe

Includes a rich collection of case studies and empirical observations on the development and performance of smart cities

Based on professional and political experience, as well as a comprehensive review of academic research

In a series of essays, this book describes and analyzes the concept and theory of the recent smart city phenomenon from a global perspective, with a focus on its implementation around the world. After defining the concept it then elaborates on the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an enabler for smart cities, and the role of ICT in the interplay with smart mobility. A separate chapter develops the concept of an urban smart dashboard for stakeholders to measure performance as well as the economic and public value. It offers examples of smart cities around the globe, and two detailed case studies on Genoa and Amsterdam exemplify the book’s theoretical and empirical findings, helping readers understand and evaluate the effectiveness and capability of new smart city programs.

Table of contents

Front Matter

Smart City Definition, Goals and Performance

The Conceptual Idea of Smart City: University, Industry, and Government Vision

Using ICT in Smart City

Urban Smart Dashboard. Measuring Smart City Performance

ICT Intensity in Smart Mobility Initiatives

Smart City and Digital City Implementation: Two Best Practices in Europe