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@article{194444,
        author = {Krushna Kumbhar and Sakshi Shinde and Shravani Waghole},
        title = {smart city Vision and future scope},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {4680-4685},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194444},
        abstract = {Rapid urbanization and population growth have intensified challenges related to infrastructure, transportation, energy management, environmental sustainability, and public services in modern cities. Conventional urban systems are often inefficient, fragmented, and unable to respond to real-time demands. In this context, the concept of a smart city has emerged as an innovative approach to address these issues through the integration of advanced digital technologies. A smart city utilizes technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and big data analytics to enhance urban planning, governance, and service delivery [4][5]. The vision of a smart city focuses on efficient resource utilization, sustainable development, intelligent governance, and improved quality of life for citizens. By enabling real-time data collection and data-driven decision-making, smart city systems improve the performance of key urban sectors including transportation, energy, healthcare, waste management, water supply, and public safety. Furthermore, e-governance platforms promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. The future scope of smart cities is extensive, driven by emerging technologies such as 5G communication networks, blockchain, edge computing, and autonomous systems [3][4]. These technologies are expected to enhance connectivity, security, scalability, and responsiveness of urban services. Despite challenges related to cost, data privacy, and infrastructure readiness, smart cities present a promising pathway toward resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban development. This study highlights the significance of smart city initiatives and their potential role in shaping the future of urban living.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {March},
        }