The “Smart City” between Urban Narrative and Empty Signifier: Shaggar in Focus

The objective of this study is to critically analyze the concept “Smart City” and its implications within context Shaggar. aims explore relationship between urban narratives empty signifiers associated with concept, a focus on understanding underlying tensions contradictions that arise during implementation smart initiatives. This employs qualitative research approach, utilizing combination document analysis, interviews, observation techniques. Primary secondary data sources, including official city plans, policy documents, media reports, expert are used gather information insights. Thematic analysis employed identify recurring patterns themes related narratives, in findings reveal Shaggar shaped by multiple discourse technological progress, sustainability, efficiency. However, also highlights presence signifiers, where often lacks clear definitions, goals, tangible outcomes. disconnects create challenges initiatives In conclusion, demonstrates complex amalgamation signifiers. contributes allure promise vision, while lack results ambiguity implementation. underscores need for critical examination contextual when envisioning implementing Based findings, recommends policymakers, planners, stakeholders similar contexts should prioritize development context-specific metrics It crucial engage local communities, incorporate their perspectives, ensure transparency accountability process. Furthermore, interdisciplinary collaborations continuous evaluation projects essential address promote more inclusive sustainable beyond.