LAYERCITY

 

 

Against the background of economic and technological changes caused by the globalization and the integration process, cities in Europe face the challenge of combining competitiveness and sustainable urban development simultaneously. Very evidently, this challenge is likely to have an impact on issues of Urban Quality such as housing, economy, culture, social and environmental conditions. 

 

A Smart City is a city well performing in 6 key fields of urban development, built on the ‘smart’ combination of endowments and activities of self-decisive, independent and aware citizens. 

 

1. Smart Economy  

Innovative spirit

Entrepreneurship

Productivity

City image

Labour Market

International Integration

 

2. Smart Mobility  

Sustainability of the transport system

ICT - Infrastructure

Local Transport System

(Inter -)national accessibility

 

3. Smart Environment

Air quality (no pollution)

Ecological awareness

Sustainable resource management

 

4. Smart People

Open - mindedness

Ethnic plurality

Lifelong learning

Education

 

5. Smart Living

Cultural and leisure facilities

Health conditions

Touristic attractiveness

Housing quality

Education facilities

Social cohesion

Individual security

 

6. Smart Governance

Efficient and transparent administration

Political awareness

Public and social services