Analysing IoT Applications for Enhanced Smart Urban Living and Sustainable Development
Journal of Future Networks and Communications
Received On : 15 October 2024
Revised On : 24 November 2024
Accepted On : 15 December 2024
Published On : 05 January 2025
Volume 01, Issue 01
Pages : 012-022
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Abstract
The growth of urban populations has driven cities to undergo constant transformation, requiring innovative solutions for urban management and improved living standards. The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a main technology in the progress of smart cities, facilitating connectivity between infrastructure, services, and citizens. This paper provides a detailed analysis of IoT applications in smart cities, focusing on their role in enhancing urban life, promoting sustainability, and facilitating data-driven decision-making. A new framework is proposed that organizes IoT applications into four main domains: transportation systems, environmental checking, energy managing, and public wellbeing. Each domain is examined in terms of current implementation, benefits, and challenges, with case studies from leading smart cities around the world. The incorporation of artificial intelligence and big data analytics with IoT is highlighted as essential for optimizing city operations and improving citizen engagement. The paper also addresses the societal implications of these technologies, including privacy, data security, and digital inequality, and offers recommendations for ensuring equitable access to smart city initiatives. The findings stress the need for a multidisciplinary approach, including stakeholder engagement, policy development, and community involvement, for successful IoT implementation in cities.
Keywords
IoT, Smart Cities, Urban Management, Sustainability, Intelligent Transportation, Environmental Monitoring, Energy Management, Public Safety, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data.
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Ashir Javeed, "Analysing IoT Applications for Enhanced Smart Urban Living and Sustainable Development", Journal of Future Networks and Communications, vol.1, no.1, pp. 012-022, January 2025. doi: XXXX/XXXX/JFNC202501002.
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