Analyzing the Challenges for Future Smart and Sustainable Cities

Vítor de Castro Paes, Clinton Hudson Moreira Pessoa, Rodrigo Pereira Pagliusi, Carlos Eduardo Barbosa (), Matheus Argôlo, Yuri Oliveira de Lima, Herbert Salazar, Alan Lyra and Jano Moreira de Souza
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Vítor de Castro Paes: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
Clinton Hudson Moreira Pessoa: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
Rodrigo Pereira Pagliusi: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
Carlos Eduardo Barbosa: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
Matheus Argôlo: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
Yuri Oliveira de Lima: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
Herbert Salazar: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
Alan Lyra: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
Jano Moreira de Souza: Graduate School of Engineering (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 10, 1-18

Abstract: The fast growth of the urban population increases the demand for energy, water, and transportation, amongst other needs. This study explores the current state and future scenarios of Smart Cities and the environmental, economic, and social challenges that must be overcome. We used the Rapid Review method to understand the challenges of implementing Smart Cities in different urban contexts and the potential impact of research on Smart City planning in future Smart Cities. The study offers insights into the potential for Smart City growth while identifying obstacles that must be addressed to ensure sustainability. Results serve as a foundation for planning and decision-making, highlighting aspects such as the adoption of alternative energies, reduction in car use, preservation of ecosystems, waste reduction, citizen participation, infrastructure, and citizen data privacy, among others. These aspects are essential to overcome obstacles and promoting Smart Cities’ development.

Keywords: Smart Cities; Sustainable Cities; Internet of Things; Foresight; Futures Studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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