Comparative Study of Smart Cities in Europe and China 2014

This book, examining smart-city trends and developments from global, Chinese and EU perspectives, shows how the concept of the smart city varies from city to city. A detailed analysis is made to present the smart city as an up-to-date model of world city. Thirty pilot cities answer questions designed by the "Smart City Evaluation Framework," including managerial entities, stakeholders, project description and performance and whatever else relates to smart cities. By assessing the answers, researchers reveal major trends, best practices and challenges confronting smart city campaigns. Recommendations and solutions are provided. This is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand Chinese and European cities in terms of ideas about city development, plausible practice, natural and geographic conditions, economic structure and infrastructure robustness. Innovation and updates in telecommunication technology is regarded as indicative of city intelligence and green, low-carbon and sustainable development. This innovative book offers an interdisciplinary perspective and shall be of interest to researchers, policy analysts and technical experts involved in and responsible for the planning, development and design of smart cities.

List of contents

Introduction.- Smart City Trends and Developments.- EU-China Policy Framework.- Assessment Framework for Pilot Cities.- Synopsis of EU-China Pilot Smart Cities.- Analysis of EU and China Pilot Cities.- Emerging Trends and Open Challenges.- Recommendations.- Next Steps.

Product details

• Authors: China Academy of Information and Commun, China Academy of Information and Communi, China Academy of Information and Communications Te, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, EU-China, EU-China Policy Dialogues Support Facili, EU-China Policy Dialogues Support Facility II
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783662516645
• ISBN: 978-3-662-51664-5
• No. of pages: 261
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 237 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 500 g
• Illustrations: XXVIII, 261 p. 53 illus., 37 illus. in color.
• Series: Current Chinese Economic Report Series; Current Chinese Economic Report Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; Wirtschaftswachstum, B, Planning, Organization, Organisationstheorie und -verhalten, Economics and Finance, Organizational theory & behaviour, economic growth, Urban Governance, Management science, Development Economics