The
study
examines
the
significance
of
digital
transformation
for
urban
sustainable
practices.
It
explores
how
technologies
can
be
used
to
strengthen
sustainability
initiatives
in
contexts
a
time
rising
urbanisation,
increasing
challenges
and
uncovers
gaps
that
are
needed
sustainability.
research
is
based
on
qualitative
methodology
uses
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
strategy
collect
analyse
broad
spectrum
with
aim
conduct
an
in-depth
regarding
function
technological
advancement
towards
Specific
keywords
were
selected
systematic
literature
review
four
major
categories
air
pollution
control,
infrastructure
facility
management,
resource
management
waste
control
extracted
from
which
led
Findings
this
shows
due
urbanization
(Food,
Fresh
water,
Energy,
oil
&
gas),
(E-waste,
solid
waste,
municipal
waste),
facilities
(Health,
education,
safety)
(Industrial/Transportation).
There
number
advance
like
internet
things,
AI,
sensor
other
smart
cities
best
solution
challenges.
outcomes
provide
understanding
about
intricate
interactions
among
development
significant
gap
study.
results
researchers,
engineers,
designers,
policymakers
deeper
insight
developing
strategies
address
urgent
concerns
encountered
by
across
globe.
highlights
necessity
using
technology
responsible
innovative
manner
create
inclusive,
resilient,
greener
cities.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(8), P. e18794 - e18794
Published: July 29, 2023
Smart
cities
have
been
introduced
globally.
It
involves
technical
development
and
economic,
social,
environmental
objectives.
In
response
to
the
Fourth
Industrial
Revolution
(Industry
4.0)
global
trends,
Korea
has
prepared
legal
institutional
measures
for
smart
city
composition.
This
study
reviewed
importance
of
key
documents
agreements
in
Daegu
Metropolitan
City
reduce
disaster
risk
vulnerable
context
cities.
25
research
studies
were
critically
systematically
from
perspective
reduction
its
safety
areas,
aims
property
damage
casualties
that
may
occur
because
physical
events
such
as
collapse,
water-related
disasters,
heatwaves
by
up
20%.
mitigation
data
collection,
sharing,
propagation.
The
entire
process
is
handled
on
a
platform
called
Data
hub.
According
government,
solving
social
problems
managing
disasters
city,
it
striving
improve
efficiency
other
However,
limitations
service-oriented
necessary
engage
citizens
participate,
raise
awareness
educate
them
platform.
results
recommend
future
focus
resilience
worldwide.
Smart Cities,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 1958 - 1972
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Information
and
communication
technology
is
changing
the
manner
in
which
urban
policies
are
designed.
Saudi
Arabia
bases
its
smart
initiative
on
use
of
information
technologies
six
dimensions,
including
economy,
people,
environment,
living,
mobility,
governance
to
improve
quality
life
sustainable
environment.
This
study
draws
four
Arabian
cities
Riyadh,
Makkah,
Jeddah,
Medina,
aims
analyze
their
progress
transformation
into
cities.
The
identified
areas
were
assessed
using
57
indicators
based
national
international
literature.
results
show
that
progressing
successfully
cities,
with
highest
evident
for
economy
lowest
mobility
all
investigated
Study
findings
Riyadh
has
made
most
city
concluding
been
efficiently
executing
an
aim
be
a
unique
model
world.
Smart Cities,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 1973 - 1995
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
significantly
disrupted
human
socioeconomic
activities,
leaving
an
everlasting
impact
on
urban
systems.
As
a
result,
there
is
growing
scholarly
focus
exploring
how
planning
strategies
and
tools
can
help
create
resilient
cities.
In
Saudi
Arabia,
the
pilgrimage
city
of
Makkah,
which
always
faced
challenge
managing
crowds
during
annual
pilgrimage,
was
left
deserted
due
to
lockdowns
social
distancing
measures.
To
quickly
revive
activities
in
city,
set
digital
communication
technologies
were
deployed
manage
enforce
minimize
spread
virus.
This
study
examines
role
digitalization
smartification
reviving
importance
context
building
resilience.
used
desktop
research
case
analysis
highlight
transformation
new
normal
development
future
smart
for
city.
Smart
solutions
provided
valuable
support
reducing
impacts
restarting
Makkah’s
economy.
Although
most
have
been
restored,
some
facilities
services
are
still
operating
below
capacity.
Digitalization
could
play
major
improving
service
delivery
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 6648 - 6648
Published: April 14, 2023
Cities
in
Saudi
Arabia
need
to
expand
rapidly
due
the
growing
urban
population.
To
develop
smart
sustainable
cities
(SSC),
human,
social,
and
environmental
capital
investments
must
be
expanded
beyond
just
focusing
on
technology.
There
have
been
several
that
adopted
city
labels
as
recognition
of
advantages
cities.
Many
countries
acknowledge
value
citizens’
involvement
public
planning
decision
making,
but
it
is
difficult
evaluate
their
impact
compare
other
factors.
This
study
aims
a
participation
framework,
identify
any
additional
stakeholder’s
management
measures
(SMM)
(in
addition
ones
previously
developed
by
authors),
explain
relationship
with
level
(CPL)
for
driving
SSC.
Three
rounds
Delphi
method
were
conducted
structure
validate
framework
maker
field
reach
consensus
understanding
drivers
The
group
was
limited
25
participants
because
this
focuses
perspective
makers
toward
CP.
Mean
score
(MS)
ranking
Kendall
Coefficient
used
confirm
importance
these
stakeholders’
measures.
results
suggest
three
main
component
structures
conceptual
which
are
SMM,
CPL,
Citizens’
Participation
Recruitment
(CPR),
all
necessary
outcomes
(SSCO)
achieving
Future
Sustainable
Plan
(FSCP)
within
context
Vision
2030
government
policy
Arabia.
Using
proposed
will
enable
stakeholders
gain
deeper
SSC
complex
natures
from
practical
standpoint.
contribution
knowledge
developing
can
support
implementation
SSC,
providing
an
CPR
standards
citizens
development,
eliminates
debate
regarding
Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 23 - 58
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
The
study
provides
an
overview
of
the
comprehensive
exploration
smart
cities
and
their
integration
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
for
urban
sustainability.
It
covers
definition
cities,
importance
AI,
key
challenges
opportunities,
foundational
aspects
sustainable
infrastructure
development,
enhancing
public
services,
data
governance,
citizen
engagement,
economic
policy
frameworks,
future
trends,
case
studies,
conclusions.
demonstrated
that
AI
assist
in
surveillance
mitigating
environmental
threats,
such
as
deforestation,
environment
destruction,
contamination.
Citizen
engagement
additionally
promotes
transparency
responsibility,
encouraging
residents
to
hold
federal
government
agencies
other
stakeholders
accountable
information
techniques.
chapter
encapsulates
breadth
depth
discussion
within
provided
layout,
offering
insights
into
transformative
potential
shaping
inclusive
cities.
