| | December 20238homes ChroniclesSMART CITY IS GENERATING SMART LIVING FOR A SMARTER GENERATIONWe the people of 21st century have witnessed the digital revolution and the invention of computer. People of today became smart by getting in touch with smart phones which has brought the whole world into their grip. As the days are progressing, more number of people will be shifting towards urban life where all the facilities and amenities can be availed easily. The UN predicts that by 2050 the world's urban population will be equivalent to the global population back in 2002. The opportunities that cities provide for economic, social and creative growth continue to draw people to them, resulting in large cities being more productive than rural areas and higher returns on capital. The idea of urban innovation is related to the highly in-fashion term `smart' and from there the concept of smart city silently induced urban innovation. It majorly caters to provisions, solutions, and ways of addressing the challenges associated with major cities. With each passing day, the urban landscape is blending with its rural counterparts to expand it horizons. Further, to accommodate such a huge population, cities are merging with rural areas; thereby cutting down the greeneries is increasing day-by-day. Cities experiencing the fastest growth are struggling to adapt to it, stifling under the weight of pollution, congestion and urban poverty. Urban operations are creating global challenges such as climate change, water and food scarcity, and resource shortages. The incidents of Bhopal Gas tragedy is the burning example how uncontrolled industrialization became a suicidal bomb in itself and demolished the trace of a lively cityscape silently. Where there is smart vision with innovation, there will be a smart nation!!Smart CityAfter witnessing so many fatalities and calamities people started becoming aware of the environment and started taking care of it. Since the urban setting is becoming increasingly relevant with its growth and global threats, the new technologies developed in these areas offer a horizon of sustainability. The word `Smart City' is becoming a buzzword just like smartphone. The concept of both smart city and smart phone mingle somewhere, as they both are making the most effective use of information and communication technology. Governments around the world have recently adapted and improved wireless technologies to develop better infrastructure and facilities for their residents.Today's urbanization deliberately needs optimization, because 2 out of 3 people live in cities. According to C40 75 percent of all global energy consumption occurs in cities. So, the concept of smart city is the panacea of all major challenges we are facing. With the help of science and technology cities can improve its infrastructure, share information with the public and provide a better city living experience. Smart cities are being constructed with the increased use of new technologies, so that cities can create more sustainable and efficient operating methods.Smart City TechnologiesSmart cities are implementing smart technologies in everything from street lamps and drones to robotics and building information modeling (BIM). The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is what makes smart cities smarter. IoT describes the network of physical objects that use sensors, software, and other technologies to connect and exchange information with other systems by using the internet. Smart cities use such devices to collect and analyze data to improve infrastructure, public utilities, government-provided services, and the overall city life experience. The value of IoT in smart cities is expected to reach $735 billion by 2030, proving that cities are eager to embrace new technology that promotes sustainable growth.
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