'Smart cities' is the buzz-word in India today.Present trends indicate that in the next few decades,almost 70% of the world population will be in urban areas.
There cannot be any doubt that the majority of urban areas in the world are a nightmare.Pollution,traffic congestion,crime,slums,ugly skyscrapers and reduction of green spaces are a common feature of most cities and towns.As a result,most people living in urban areas suffer from a sense of alienation and insecurity.
'Smart city' does not mean a wi-fi connected city but a city where human relationships are valued more than anything else.The emphasis should be on low-cost and aesthetic habitats.There should be many green spaces,water bodies,cycle and pedestrian tracks,inexpensive and environment friendly public transportation and abundant availability of inexpensive day to day requirements.There should be an optimum population size for every city.Renewable energy should be preferred over fossil fuels.
While planning,there should be room for libraries,museums,art galleries,auditoriums and sports grounds.
There cannot be any doubt that the majority of urban areas in the world are a nightmare.Pollution,traffic congestion,crime,slums,ugly skyscrapers and reduction of green spaces are a common feature of most cities and towns.As a result,most people living in urban areas suffer from a sense of alienation and insecurity.
'Smart city' does not mean a wi-fi connected city but a city where human relationships are valued more than anything else.The emphasis should be on low-cost and aesthetic habitats.There should be many green spaces,water bodies,cycle and pedestrian tracks,inexpensive and environment friendly public transportation and abundant availability of inexpensive day to day requirements.There should be an optimum population size for every city.Renewable energy should be preferred over fossil fuels.
While planning,there should be room for libraries,museums,art galleries,auditoriums and sports grounds.
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