The Smart City Concept: A Review Concerning Sustainable Risk Management

Abstract

The smart city concept is commonly understood as an approach to solving the existing and future socioeconomic challenges of urban spaces by means of technological innovation and cooperation over a wide variety of segments. Comprehensive knowledge of smart cities requires an understanding of benefits as well as of risks, challenges and concerns. This implies an awareness of the problems of the digital divide, awareness of changes, and acceptance of potential benefits based on civil empowerment and participation.