Systematic Mapping of Long-Term Urban Challenges

Ralf-Martin Soe, Lill Sarv and Mila Gasco-Hernandez
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Ralf-Martin Soe: FinEst Centre for Smart Cities, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
Lill Sarv: FinEst Centre for Smart Cities, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
Mila Gasco-Hernandez: Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany, SUNY 1400 Washington Avenue, UAB 120, Albany, NY 12222, USA

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 2, 1-12

Abstract: This paper investigates on long-term challenges faced by local governments. Using empirical evidence from Estonia, this paper aims to help fill a research gap in that there is a lack of a systematic approach on how to analyze common urban challenges via direct involvement of local governments. In terms of conceptual framework, a unique combination of public value theory and mission-oriented innovation is proposed. The data is collected via questionnaire, interviews and workshops involving up to 35 local governments. It is important that instead of current problems relating only to one city, this study focuses on finding shared, long-term challenges and, from them, generates a list of top 10 challenges. This provides valuable input to initiating new research and innovation projects in the key, smart city domains (e.g., energy, mobility, built environment, governance and data).

Keywords: sustainable urban development; smart city; urban challenges; public value; mission-oriented innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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