A Process Framework & Standardization for Planning a Smart City
Overview
A Process Framework & Standardization for Planning a Smart City provides the foundation for building inclusive and sustainable urban environments by establishing structured processes and measurable indicators.
Key indicators within these frameworks enable cities to track progress, measure the effectiveness of smart city initiatives, and identify areas for improvement. The indicators typically cover domains such as economy, environment, and society/culture, supporting a holistic evaluation of both the “smartness” and sustainability of urban systems. This approach allows for benchmarking across cities and over time, fostering healthy competition and continuous advancement.
By following standardized processes and using robust sets of indicators-including input, process, output, outcome, and impact metrics-city planners can ensure that smart city projects genuinely enhance quality of life, promote equitable access to services, and create thriving, resilient communities. Ultimately, these frameworks and standards pave the way for cities where individuals and communities can flourish, supported by transparent governance and data-driven decision-making.
What you will learn
Core Elements of Smart City Frameworks
Gain a foundational understanding of structured process frameworks used in smart city planning, including their purpose, components, and alignment with sustainability and inclusivity goals.
Explore Key Smart City Indicators
Learn about critical indicators—such as economic, environmental, and socio-cultural metrics—that help measure the performance and impact of smart city initiatives.
Effectiveness of Urban Projects
Develop the ability to use input, process, output, outcome, and impact indicators to assess whether smart city projects are delivering intended benefits.
Benchmarking for Urban Innovation
Understand how benchmarking can be used to compare performance across cities and over time, driving continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Promote Data-Driven Urban Planning
Discover how standardized processes and data-centric tools support transparent governance and equitable service delivery for all community members.
Design Resilient Urban Environments
Learn how frameworks help ensure that smart city planning leads to resilient infrastructure and inclusive communities, enhancing quality of life for diverse populations.
More about the hosts
Over 20 years at CESC Ltd., I serve as Alt. CISO & SME in OT Security. I lead cybersecurity strategy, operations, and compliance, with key roles in IEEE, BIS, CERT-In, and CEA/MOP. Recognized for enhancing IT/OT security in critical infrastructure sectors.
Chief Coordinator at a Govt. of West Bengal AI & Data Science initiative with 20+ years in engineering research. Expert in quantum computing, ML, and CPS; PhD and postdoc from Calcutta & Princeton. Published 200+ papers; IEEE Sr. Member; award-winning scientist.
