SMART MELAKA BLUEPRINT 2035
BENCHMARKING of SMART CITIES Smart City Scenario
In the late 20 th to the early 21 st centuries, there was a significant impact in the theory and practice of city planning in Europe and the United States of America (USA). Since computerization was designed in the 1801, it became a key influence in this area. Therefore, the idea of a smart city was started in 1974 in Los Angeles which it can be described as a turning point in the history of urban planning. The implementation of this new urban paradigm has led to a new era in which information technologies are used to an increasing extent as a solution to the limitation of the sustainable development of modern cities.
The concept of smart cities brings different meaning to people and varies from one city to another. Commonly, a smart city refers to a city that utilizes Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Internet of Things (IoT) to effectively manage resources for the overall improvement of the urban well-being. According to the United Nations (2018), nearly 70% of the world population will live in urban areas by 2050 and today, many of the megacities are already experiencing multi-dimensional challenges to cope with the demand due to the population increase. Smart cities, hence, aim to improve the quality of urban services and efficiency through reconciling technological innovation with the economic, social, and ecological challenges of future cities, making it more liveable and sustainable.
Cities that use ICT and technological advancement to address urban issues including to improve quality of life, promote economic growth, develop sustainable and safe environment and encourage efficient urban management practices. “ „ Malaysia Smart City Framework (MSCF)
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