Abstract
Population and urban growth are challenging traditional approaches to solving city-related problems. To meet these challenges, the concept of smart city/community (SC) has been introduced as a strategic solution. This research seeks to identify the key smartness dimensions of a city, build a corresponding novel smartness concept, and develop a full assessment model. The contribution of this research includes identifying three key dimensions for SCs: connectivity (C), sustainability (S), and resiliency (R); and developing a corresponding maturity model (MM) for SC assessment referred to as CSR-MM. The model’s applicability is validated by examining its conformance to MM design principles, available in the literature, and practically demonstrated via a case study (Fredericton Public Transit, New Brunswick). The assessment outcomes were compared against an international SC assessment tool (ISO37120 2018). Municipalities will benefit from this CSR-MM in identifying maturity gaps, setting prioritized goals, and focusing on continuously improving citizens’ well-being.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 785-802 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 17 Jun 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Assessment framework;
- Connectivity
- Maturity model
- Resiliency
- Smart city
- Sustainability