Smart cities: definitions, dimensions, and performance
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Purpose – The concept of smart city is getting more and more relevant for both academics and policy makers. Despite this, there is still confusion on what a smart city is and several similar terms are often used interchangeably. This paper aims at clarifying the meaning of the word “smart” in the context of cities and to identify the main dimensions and elements characterizing a smart city. Furthermore, performance measures of a smart city will be identified.
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