Worldwide, we are experiencing a dramatic population shift from rural areas to city centers.
In 1950, most of the world's population lived in rural areas, with only 30% residing in urban …

The goals of" smart cities" include relieving the burden of growing urbanisation, cutting down
on energy use, protecting the environment, boosting the local economy and people's …

Background According to the United Nations Population Fund, in 2014, 54% of the world's
population lived in urban areas, approximately 3.3 billion people. By 2030, roughly 66%, or …

Singapore, as an island state with no natural resources, has always lived by its wits. Its
inexorable shift from an industrial economy towards an information economy makes it all the …

The modern form of urbanization began around early nineteenth century in developed
countries. Early cities of world New York, Boston and Philadelphia were the largest in 1790 …

Urbanisation, technology, and the growth of smart cities Page 1 Singapore Management
University Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University Asian Management …

The impact of globalisation and industrialisation has been a subject for research around the
globe due to the huge paradigm shift caused by them. Such phenomena are also a cause of …

Abstract When “Smart City” is heard, it is most often interpreted as meaning a city that uses
sensors, beacons, data, screens, mobile, and other technology tools. Sometimes it is …

The smart city has become a trendy policy concept in recent years within the context of two
notable trends:(1) the rapid development of novel Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies …

The shift from rural to urban societies and predominantly urban culture is a global trend with
significant consequences for environment quality. Chapter 7,“Urbanization and Smart …