Smart cities

2. Intelligent Cities,
Sustainable Futures:
The Impact of AI on
Urban Sustainability
By: Architect M.Tariq
Assistant Professor
Erasmus Mundus Scholar from UK, Finland & Spain

3. Table of contents
01
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Conclusions
Introduction
to Urban
Sustainability
Benefits of AI
in Urban
Environments
Challenges
and
Considerations
The Rise of
Smart Cities
04
02
Role of AI in
Urban
Sustainability
06
03

5. —https://www.studysmarter.co.uk
Urban sustainability aims to improve
the social, economic, and
environmental conditions of a city to
ensure the quality of life and well-being
of current and future residents.

6. What is a smart city?
A smart city is a municipality that uses information and
communication technologies (ICT) to increase operational efficiency.
This includes data collected from citizens, devices, buildings, and
assets that is processed and analyzed for different purposes.

7. Energy Efficiency: AI can optimize
energy usage in buildings and
infrastructure by analyzing data from
sensors and smart meters to adjust
heating, cooling, and lighting systems
for maximum efficiency.
Benifits

8. Environmental Monitoring: AI can
analyze data from various sensors to
monitor air quality, water quality, noise
levels, and other environmental factors.
This data can inform policy decisions
and help reduce pollution.

9. Urban Planning: AI can analyze vast
datasets to inform urban planning
decisions, such as where to build new
infrastructure, green spaces, or public
transportation networks for more
sustainable and livable cities.

10. Infrastructure and Connectivity:
Building a smart city requires robust
infrastructure, including reliable power
supply and high-speed internet
connectivity. Ensuring consistent
access to these services, especially in
remote or underdeveloped areas, can
be a challenge..
Challenges in Pakistan

11. Funding and Investment: Smart city
projects require substantial
investments in technology and
infrastructure.

12. Cybersecurity: With the integration of
technology in smart cities,
cybersecurity becomes a significant
concern. Protecting sensitive data and
infrastructure from cyber threats is
essential but can be challenging