Definitions
A set of interconnected parts of a city that promote efficiency
systems
Acts as carbon filters and cool the environment
Green spaces
used and afforded by many during travel hence reducing the number of vehicles on the roads and pollution
smart-public transport systems
How do smart cities promote social sustainability sustainability
Organising cultural festivals
Consuming local produced foods
promoting local languages
Meeting short and long term economic, social and environmental needs of people without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs.
sustainability
Reduce the need for garbage tracks that consume a lot of energy during transportation and limits landfills
smart waste management system
Lighting, cooling and heating is based on presence, and time of the day. Remote control and monitoring also enables energy efficiency.
smart homes
Environmental.
Component of sustainability that emphasizes cultural preservation, health, education and interactions between different groups of people
social component
Social-cultural component
Reduce the waiting time during less traffic and can sense motion hence dimming lights to preserve energy in cities
smart traffic management and street lighting
Automatic lighting, heating, and cooling based on presence and time of day. Remote control and monitoring ensures energy-efficient usage of appliances.
smart homes
How do smart traffic manegement and street lighting promote sustainability?
reduce energy consumption through lighting that dims when not needed and adjusts based on traffic flow.
conservation
To reduce wastage or save or preservation
This system enables travelers do not have to wait long at the bus or train stations and are aware of disasters ahead such as floods, snow etc.
Real-time up dates
Reduce the time drivers spend searching for parking, which lowers fuel consumption and emissions
Smart parking
What do unsustainable smart cities respond to diverse groups of people
limited opportunities and resources to some groups
Electric energy used in Lusail Light Rail Transit while natural gas is used in the metro. What type of energy are these
Renewable and non-renewable
promotes centralised cooling hence reducing the need for individual cooling options and saving energy
cooling plants
How do smart cities promote public safety
Three security cameras etc
This smart city project is in Gulf region designed with sustainability in mind, and development is on progress
Lusail