Exploring the Contribution of Advanced Systems in Smart City Development for the Regeneration of Urban Industrial Heritage

• Published in: Buildings (Basel) 2024-02, Vol.14 (3), p.583
• Main Authors: Wei, Yao, Yuan, Hong, Li, Hanchen
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: 21st century; Built environment; Catalysts; community engagement; Community involvement; Community participation; Cultural heritage; Decision making; Historic sites; Industrial areas; Information systems; Integrated approach; Local communities; Political activism; Resource utilization; revitalization; Smart cities; smart city development; Sustainability; Sustainable development; Sustainable urban development; traditional industrial blocks; Urban areas; Urban development; Urban environments; urban industrial heritage; Urban regeneration; Urban renewal
• ISSN: 2075-5309; 2075-5309
• DOI: 10.3390/buildings14030583

This article shows the potential of smart city development in revitalizing urban industrial heritage and traditional industrial blocks. It highlights the challenges faced by these areas, such as aging infrastructure, pollution, and neglect. Smart city technologies are examined as effective solutions for addressing these challenges by promoting efficient resource utilization, improving mobility and connectivity, and enhancing the quality of the built environment. International examples of smart city initiatives implemented in industrial heritage sites and traditional industrial blocks are presented to demonstrate the potential benefits of these technologies. This article emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, sustainability, and community engagement in the revitalization process. It argues that smart city development should prioritize the needs and aspirations of local communities, leveraging their knowledge and expertise for long-term success and sustainability. This article underscores the significance of adopting a comprehensive and integrated approach to urban revitalization that considers social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. It suggests that smart city development can act as a catalyst for transforming urban industrial areas into thriving and resilient landscapes capable of addressing the challenges of the 21st century. This article aims to explore the potential of smart city development in revitalizing urban industrial heritage and traditional industrial blocks while advocating for equitable outcomes and sustainable urban environments.