The digitalization of cultural heritage in Smart City context

Martina Nannelli (), Niccolò Innocenti () and Luciana Lazzeretti ()
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Martina Nannelli: University of Florence
Niccolò Innocenti: University of Florence
Luciana Lazzeretti: University of Florence

Working Papers - Business from Universita' degli Studi di Firenze, Dipartimento di Scienze per l'Economia e l'Impresa

Abstract: This paper examines the role of cultural heritage in the development of smart cities, focusing on the role of digital technology in enhancing the preservation, management, accessibility and sustainability of heritage sites. Utilizing a twofold methodological approach that combines a bibliometric analysis and a critical literature review, the study analyzes existing academic papers to evaluate the opportunities and challenges associated with smart technologies—such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and big data—in the preservation, accessibility, and promotion of cultural heritage. Through this dual analysis, key themes emerge regarding the enhancement of citizen engagement, innovative heritage management practices, and the cultural preservation in smart city contexts. This paper contributes to the discourse on sustainable smart city development by emphasizing the importance of a balanced, heritage-sensitive approach to urban digitalization, advocating for policies that support both technological advancement and cultural integrity aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive urban development.

Keywords: cultural heritage; smart cities; digitalization. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O18 O21 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 25 pages
Date: 2024
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