Digital & Smart Cities

Assignment 1

UNIT I

Introduction to Smart Cities: Introduction to smart cities: Concepts, components, and characteristics, Role of AI, ML, and IoT in enabling smart city solutions. Case studies of successful smart city implementations in India and worldwide.

UNIT II

Digital Infrastructure for Smart Cities: Urban sensing and data collection technologies. Cloud computing, edge computing, and data centers in smart cities. Cybersecurity and privacy challenges in smart city infrastructures.

UNIT III

AI and IoT Applications in Smart Cities: Smart transportation systems and traffic management. Energy-efficient buildings and smart grids. Healthcare and public safety solutions. Waste management and environmental monitoring.

UNIT IV

Smart Governance and Citizen Engagement: E-governance and digital services for citizens. Open data initiatives and data-driven decision-making. Community engagement and participatory platforms. Social and ethical considerations in smart city development.

Text Books:

1. "Smart Cities: Digital Transformations, Smart Urban Infrastructures and Digital Innovation" by Matteo Zignani, Vincenzo Mighali, and Raffaele Giaffreda.
2. "Smart Cities: Foundations, Principles, and Applications" by Hossam Gabbar. 

Reference Books:

1. "Smart Cities: Big Data Prediction Methods and Applications" by Robert J. Howlett and Lakhmi C. Jain.
2. "Internet of Things for Smart Cities: Technologies, Big Data and Security" by Fadi Al-Turjman.
3. "Artificial Intelligence and IoT for Smart Cities: Applications and Security" by Fahim Ahmed Shaikh.