The document discusses the concept of future-oriented green intelligent cities, or e-cities, in response to urbanization challenges such as traffic jams, pollution, and resource shortages. It highlights the growth trends of urban populations and outlines the benefits of smart city initiatives, including improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced quality of life for citizens. The framework for e-cities emphasizes a unified platform, city data centers, and the integration of various technologies to promote sustainable urban development.

1. Building a Future-Oriented Green Intelligent City An e-City Concept

2. The UN forecasts that city dwellers will reach 4.9 billion by 2030. By 2050, this will increase to 6 billion i.e. two-thirds of the world’s populationTraffic JamEnvironmentPollutionEnergy shortageIncreasing crime rateWhy Intelligent City or e-City? --Challenges faced with urbanizationMeanwhile, it also means igher resource requirements and more complicated city management complex policy making and social relations. Page 2

3. Page 3Development Trends of e-CityNear future:Smart CityToday:Big modern CityYesterday:Human gathered place Large number of urban population

4. Large-scale economic &social activities

5. Good urban infrastructure

6. Smart municipal management

7. Smart people's livelihood

8. Digital industry

9. Intelligent care & protection to citizen

10. Green & low energy cost

11. Meet the primitiveeconomic needs & social interaction City evolution driven by rapid urbanization:The world's urban population increased from 13% in 1900 (220 million), to 29% in 1950 (732 million), over 49% in 2005 (3.2 billion). In 2030 the urban ratio will increase to 60% (4.9 billion).