Smart Mobility

A smart city would need smart mobility systems and an infrastructure to address the needs of the residents within the city. In this context, a smart mobility simulation analysis may help policy makers plan for smart cities in a better way. Smart mobility requirements would also entail that the city have national and international accessibility. Also it would be important to ensure that ICTs have been used widely during the development and management of related infrastructure, such as bridges and national highways, monorail and metros. Intelligent transportation systems should provide last-mile connectivity for both citizens and organizations. Transportation systems should take care of the daily and occasional commuters, as well as logistical needs within and outside the city.

Smart Living

Literature highlights (Lombardi et al., 2012) that indicators of smart living may be considered within smart cities when there are areas for leisure use: cinemas, sports arenas, public libraries, and multiplexes. People need to be exposed to industrial training and international standards while developing such infrastructure. Diverse cultural facilities for different religions and ethnicities should be made available, whether they belong to minor or major communities. Both primary and higher education facilities should be given high priority. Further development of world-class universities with a focus on both knowledge creation and dissemination should also have high priority. Moreover, a city should have world-class hospitals with state-of-the-art treatment facilities and infrastructure. Cities should have provisions for good-quality housing and a related supporting ecosystem, so that citizens can contribute positively to their city's development.