ZA: Master plan developed for the Lanseria smart city – Kubayi
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said the Greater Lanseria master plan has been developed by a multidisciplinary team as the first phase of the smart city President Cyril Ramaphosa envisioned five years ago.
Kubayi said significant investment was still required for bulk infrastructure in the area.
She also said the City of Joburg has invested about R29 million of the Urban Settlements Development Grant towards the Lanseria wastewater treatment works and the Lanseria sewer outfall.
What is a smart city? How many such cities have been built in India so far?
Even the government does not have the answer to the question of: what is a smart city. In June 2015, a ‘Mission Statement and Guidelines’ were issued for this mission. In this document, it is said that there is no universal definition of ‘smart city’. According to the document, “The definition of a smart city is different for every person. So its meaning changes from city to city.”
However, the very next paragraph talks about building ‘developmental’ infrastructure for cities and providing excellent services. According to the document, the entire urban eco-system should be developed in such a way that it is in line with parameters of institutional, physical, social and economic infrastructure. In a sense, push for holistic development.
IN: Uttar Pradesh: Gorakhpur: Efforts should be directed towards making cities smart: Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted the need to embrace technology for the advancement of both individuals and cities, making them 'smart' in today's era.
The CM was addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone and inaugurating 253 development projects worth Rs 482 crore of Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation. He also inaugurated the Integrated Control and Command Centre, released the Gorakhpur News Letter and flagged off 34 sanitation vehicles.
Smart City and its new processes
At the next Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Telefónica will present its vision on the comprehensive management of smart services for cities.
At the booth Smart City Expo World Congress of Barcelona that Telefónica will occupy, a tour will be offered about the double vision of the smart cities through the prism of the city council and the citizen as active parties and beneficiaries of the city’s development.
The Economics of Smart Cities: Investing in a Sustainable Urban Future
Investing in a Sustainable Urban Future through Smart Cities is not just a visionary concept but a pressing necessity in today’s rapidly urbanizing world. As cities continue to expand, so do the challenges of congestion, pollution, and resource depletion. In response, the emergence of Smart Cities offers a beacon of hope, presenting innovative solutions that integrate technology and sustainable practices to address these urban complexities effectively.
Smart Cities represent a paradigm shift in urban development, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize resource utilization, enhance efficiency, and improve the overall quality of life for residents. By embracing smart infrastructure and data-driven solutions, cities can not only mitigate the negative impacts of urbanization but also pave the way towards a more resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable future.