There has been a sudden rage in the population growth of cities. The prime factor, in this case, is the 24/7 availability of modernized facilities. The question at the moment is, is it possible for the cities to accommodate this population bloom? Do they have enough resources to fulfill the needs of each individual? The answer is that for now, cities are not developed enough to provide equal facilities and comfort to every citizen. Still, they are doing their best to make sure things get better in the near future. Smart Cities and their development are the only feasible and sustainable option at this moment. Even the government of each country is investing in such projects.
According to a study, billions of people will move into urban areas from rural areas shortly. So, it is pretty evident that the life of the people will get affected in many ways if reasonable steps are not taken by the government soon. Smart cities will allow the government to keep a better idea of everything that is happening around the cities.
The leading smart cities in the world, for now, are Singapore, Dubai, Oslo, Boston, Copenhagen, New York, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Hong Kong. Now the good news is that this idea is not limited to these countries only. Even countries like Pakistan are showing great interest in joining this venture. Capital city of Islamabad, the first smart city of Pakistan has been introduced by the name of Capital Smart City. The project was a raging success. After that, the 2nd smart city project was launched in Lahore, the capital of Punjab by the name of Lahore smart city. The response given to this project by the general public is also commendable and encouraging for future developments and investments in this area.
Why are People Investing in Smart Cities?
Smart cities are our future, and investors had a pretty good idea about it. It is the main reason why they are investing in these projects. To learn more, read the following points:
Movement from Rural to Urban Areas
As discussed before, a considerable number of people are moving from rural to urban areas. Now to accommodate everyone, it is essential to design cities in a manner so that everyone gets proper facilities and they get to live a happy and comfortable life. The solution to this problem is to build smart cities. As the government is also taking part in this venture, the investors are sure it is safe to invest in smart cities. Not only will it benefit them in so many ways, but overall, the country’s economy will take a positive turn too.
Smart Water Management
It has been predicted that water crises will trigger the next World War. The water wastage is massive and happened due to several reasons. Still, people don’t pay attention to it. In smart cities, developers are mainly focusing on solving this issue.
In smart cities, the infrastructure designed for the water system is planned and praiseworthy. Moreover, to make the irrigation system better, smart water meters are going to be used. The benefit of these meters is that they will instantly alert the government about the water shortage, giving them time to take necessary steps.
Smart Waste Management
In regular cities, collecting waste is not an easy job. It is a task that demands a lot of labor and machinery, which costs the government a lot of money. In smart cities, the waste management system will be improved. The authorities will be able to determine which area requires more attention in terms of cleaning with the help of advanced technology. In this way, in the coming era, no trace of dust or dirt will be left around.
Smart Energy Management
The energy crises in the world are also increasing day by day because of the increase in demand. Smart cities will end this issue as they mainly depend on renewable energy resources. It is something that reduces the emission of Carbon Dioxide.
Energy is something that has become a crucial part of our lives. It is hard to imagine a life without it, as all our smart devices work because of energy. Even technology is very much interlinked with energy. So, it is not wrong to say that building smart cities without proper distribution of energy is not possible.
Each country’s government is participating in these projects because it allows them to go beyond traditional economic and social boundaries. Whatever the means are everyone else should join this movement, as it is a need of the hour.