Urban Planning and smart cities
Developed urban agglomerations around the world are leading the way toward the creation of local innovation ecosystems through the emergence of smart cities. It is now important to understand the smart city’s contribution in the overall urban planning and vice versa, to recognize urban planning offerings to a smart city context.
Urban planning involves organizing human activities within a designated space while considering available natural resources and financial requirements. Urban planning serve as policy frameworks that reflect government intentions for sustainable land use and development within a defined area and timeframe. Planning encompasses various factors, including environmental capacity, population dynamics, financial resources, and infrastructure such as transportation and public services.
Urban strategic planning oriented towards the future and attempts to foresee how the world could be different five to ten years from now. It is aimed at setting the city’s development direction based on what this future is likely to look like.
It creates a framework for competitive advantage through analysis of the city, its internal and external environment, and its potential. This enables cities to respond to the emerging trends, events, challenges, and opportunities within the framework of the vision and mission they have developed through the strategic planning process.
The smart city is a modern concept that addresses the urban challenges. Smart cities enhance digital content and services in urban areas and incorporate pervasive computing and they face environmental challenges. Different international examples offer various approaches to smart cities, leveraging Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for diverse purposes ranging from simple e-service delivery to advanced data collection for municipal decision-making.
Urban planning plays an important role in shaping the framework for smart city initiatives, ensuring that development aligns with long-term sustainability goals and meets
the needs of the community.In the dynamic landscape of urban development, the integration of innovative planning and cutting-edge technology is essential to create thriving cities.
As a leading urban design and planning consultancy based in Tehran, we are committed to revolutionizing the cityscape through expert urban planning and the implementation of smart city solutions.
Our Services
Our consultancy offers various urban planning services include:
Master Planning:
We develop strategies for land use, infrastructure and transportation that align with the needs of present and future growth. This involves determining the appropriate distribution of residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational areas within the region.
Site Analysis and Feasibility Studies:
We conduct extensive analyses to assess potential sites for development by considering factors such as zoning regulations, environmental impact, and economic viability.
Community Engagement:
We engage local communities in projects to ensure development aligns with their needs and aspirations, foster a sense of ownership, and
contribute to the success of projects.
Sustainability Integration:
Our plans emphasize sustainable practices, green
spaces and cultural identity.
Our professional team combines deep local knowledge with global best practices in smart city development and urban planning. By focusing on both the present and the future, we ensure that our projects not only meet today’s demands but also anticipate
tomorrow’s challenges.
References:
1. Zygiaris, S; Angelidou,M; 2012, URBAN PLANNING FOR SMART CITIES: POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS THE
BLACK SEA REGION
2. Anthopoulos, L; Vakali, A; 2012, Urban Planning and Smart Cities: Interrelations and Reciprocities
3. Training Materials for Implementing Smart Cities in Asia and the Pacific for Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Societies, 2022, United Nations Centre for Regional
Development (UNCRD)