نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Introduction
Given the growing trend of urbanization and the complexities of urban management, the use of modern technologies in the form of smart cities has been proposed as a sustainable solution to optimize urban performance and improve the quality of life of citizens. A smart city is a city that uses digital technologies to increase productivity, reduce resource consumption, improve urban services, and strengthen participatory governance. The development of smart cities in the world has become one of the strategic goals of metropolises, and countries such as South Korea, Singapore, and Germany have succeeded in creating advanced models in this field.
Tabriz, as one of the important metropolises of Iran, faces challenges such as rapid population growth, transportation problems, environmental pollution, and inefficiency of traditional infrastructure. Given these challenges, making Tabriz smart can be an important step towards sustainable development, improving management performance, and increasing citizen satisfaction. However, the successful implementation of a smart city model requires a careful examination of its various dimensions, including environmental, economic, and governance indicators. This study, with the aim of providing a comprehensive model for the smartization of Tabriz city by 2030, has examined and analyzed key indicators. Since no specific and codified model has been presented for the implementation of the smart city of Tabriz, this study can be used as a basis for metropolitan decision-making and future planning.
Materials and Methods
This research is of a developmentalـ applied type and was conducted with a descriptiveـ analytical approach. The statistical population includes 300 managers, researchers, experts, and employees related to the fields of urban management and economics who are directly or indirectly active in these fields. The expert Delphi method was used to identify the factors affecting the smart city, and the data was collected through a specialized questionnaire.
Data analysis was performed using SPSS and Smart PLS software, and structural equation modeling was used to test the conceptual model of the research. Hypotheses were tested at a significance level of 0.05, and key indicators in three dimensions of environment, economy, and governance were examined.
Findings
The study results show that environmental, economic, and governance indicators significantly impact the smartization of Tabriz city in the 2030 horizon.
Environmental indicators: Internet access: The expansion of speed internet networks and universal access to digital services is one of the requirements of smart cities.
Smart transportation infrastructure: The development of smart public transportation systems, smart traffic management, and the integration of urban transportation systems have an important impact on improving the city’s performance. Digital systems: Using big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence in urban management leads to optimizing energy consumption and cost reduction. Economic indicators: Smart innovation: Supporting technological startups, developing digital businesses, and strengthening the knowledgeـ based economy are essential in a smart city. Digital energy: Developing sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind energy and using smart energy management systems can significantly impact economic productivity. Smart culture: Increasing citizens’ digital literacy, promoting a culture of using new technologies, and employing smart learning systems are requirements for developing a smart city. Governance indicators: Smart citizen services: Digitizing urban services, creating electronic service portals, and developing smart urban management systems increase transparency and reduce administrative costs.Smart business services: Integrating e-commerce systems, facilitating financial processes, and improving access to digital markets are requirements for a smart economy. Smart management and communications: Using urban data to optimize decision-making processes, increase citizen interactions, and improve crisis management are other key components of smart governance. The results of structural equation modeling show that all the aforementioned indicators have a significant positive effect on the smart city of Tabriz at a significant level (t>1.96; p<0.05). Also, the model presented for the smart city of Tabriz in the 2030 horizon has a good fit and can be the basis for future policymaking.
Conclusion
The analysis of the research findings shows that realizing the smart city of Tabriz in the 2030 vision requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach among different urban sectors. Developing digital infrastructure, improving smart transportation, strengthening the knowledgeـ based economy, and promoting smart governance are among the key requirements in this direction. Given the existing challenges, it is suggested that urban managers and policymakers consider the following solutions, which specifically address the challenges examined. A strategy for optimizing transportation and reducing economic costs: One of the biggest challenges of Tabriz is transportation and traffic problems, which greatly impact the urban economy. The proposed strategy includes developing intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and optimizing urban traffic through data analysis. Implementation strategies: Development and expansion of the smart public transport network (smart buses, metro, smart taxis) that uses traffic data analysis to suggest optimal routes for passenger movement. Creation of smart traffic monitoring systems that continuously monitor traffic conditions and adjust traffic light timing using realـ time data. Travel demand management through online public transport booking systems helps reduce congestion and optimize travel time. Strategy for natural resource management and sustainable development: In Tabriz, environmental problems such as air pollution, lack of green space, and water crisis have become economic problems. The proposed strategy uses smart technologies to manage natural resources and improve environmental sustainability. Implementation strategies: Development of smart air quality monitoring systems that continuously measure air pollution and send preventive warnings. These systems help officials design effective policies to reduce pollution and reduce health costs caused by pollution. Using smart water resources management technologies to optimize water consumption in different urban areas. These technologies can help reduce the costs of water crises and also prevent the waste of natural resources. Expanding smart green spaces that use automatic irrigation systems and smart management of soil and water resources. This strategy is especially effective in reducing urban costs and improving the quality of urban life. Strategy to strengthen industry and economic productivity: as one of the country’s industrial hubs, Tabriz needs strategies to improve productivity and reduce costs. The proposed strategy is to use smart technologies in industries, especially in the field of energy and production processes. Implementation strategies: Developing green industries using renewable energy and smart energy management systems to reduce energy costs and increase productivity in Tabriz industries. Use of industrial automation systems and production data analysis to optimize production processes and reduce waste. These measures can greatly help increase the competitiveness of Tabriz Industries in domestic and foreign markets. Encourage and attract investors in industrial innovations and digital technologies to increase production and improve industrial product quality in Tabriz. Strategy for developing smart tourism and increasing revenue generation: Tourism can become a sustainable source of income for Tabriz, but there is a need for smart strategies for optimal management of this sector. Implementation strategies: Create digital platforms for tourism management that provide tourists with accurate information about historical attractions, traffic conditions, visit capacity, and prices. Develop smart management of tourist flows using big data to simulate tourist behavior and predict their needs. This can help Tabriz expand its services to meet market needs and exploit tourism capacities more effectively. Improving the tourist experience through mobile applications that allow tourists to choose appropriate routes to visit Tabriz’s historical monuments and avoid congestion. By implementing these measures, Tabriz can take steps towards realizing a leading smart city at the national and international levels. The findings of this research can be used as a scientific basis for metropolitan policies and future decision-making in the direction of sustainable urban development.
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