Four European Smart City Strategies

Margarita Angelidou

International Journal of Social Science Studies, 2016, vol. 4, issue 4, 18-30

Abstract: This paper provides evidence-based policy recommendations about the development of smart cities. The core characteristics of smart cities, including the use of advanced technology, human and social capital development, the development of pro-business environments and networking, are ¡®translated¡¯ into individual domains that characterize smart city strategies. Four major European cities (Amsterdam, Barcelona, London and Stockholm) are examined in terms of how they have so far incorporated those domains in their ongoing smart city strategies. The data are analyzed comparatively, highlighting trends and contrasting differences among strategies. The paper closes with conclusions about those characteristics and their role in smart city policy making.

Keywords: urban development; strategy; policy; sustainability; society; technology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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