@article{Charalabidis2019b,
title = {A Participative Method for Prioritizing Smart City Interventions in Medium-Sized Municipalities},
author = {Yannis Charalabidis, Christina Theocharopoulou},
url = {https://www.igi-global.com/article/a-participative-method-for-prioritizing-smart-city-interventions-in-medium-sized-municipalities/217716},
doi = {10.4018/IJPADA.2019010103},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-04-27},
journal = {International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age (IJPADA)},
pages = {23},
abstract = {One of the most critical issues relating to smart cities is the selection of the most suited interventions, among numerous available options. Especially when medium-sized municipalities are concerned that typically have less capabilities and available expertise, the need for a methodological framework for supporting the selection of possible interventions is profound. The aim of this article is to propose such a participative method for investigating the sectors in which a municipality could take actions, and for deciding on possible interventions. The approach includes citizens' opinion, municipality policy, and the organizational, technological and economic status of the municipality, as well as best practices from other smart cities. This way, a multi-criteria decision support model was developed, in order to select the best application scenarios for a medium-sized municipality. The model was applied in Samos Island in Greece, revealing that citizens show great interest in the development of smart applications. The whole approach can be easily applied, with the proper modifications, in a large variety of cities, offering a useful tool to decision makers and societies.},
keywords = {Decision Support Model, Digital Public Services, Multicriteria Decision Making, Samos, Smart cities},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
One of the most critical issues relating to smart cities is the selection of the most suited interventions, among numerous available options. Especially when medium-sized municipalities are concerned that typically have less capabilities and available expertise, the need for a methodological framework for supporting the selection of possible interventions is profound. The aim of this article is to propose such a participative method for investigating the sectors in which a municipality could take actions, and for deciding on possible interventions. The approach includes citizens' opinion, municipality policy, and the organizational, technological and economic status of the municipality, as well as best practices from other smart cities. This way, a multi-criteria decision support model was developed, in order to select the best application scenarios for a medium-sized municipality. The model was applied in Samos Island in Greece, revealing that citizens show great interest in the development of smart applications. The whole approach can be easily applied, with the proper modifications, in a large variety of cities, offering a useful tool to decision makers and societies.
@incollection{charalabidis2019360,
title = {A 360-Degree Model for Prioritizing Smart Cities Initiatives, with the Participation of Municipality Officials, Citizens and Experts},
author = {Yannis Charalabidis and Charalampos Alexopoulos and Nikolaos Vogiatzis and Dimitrios E Kolokotronis},
url = {https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-89474-4_7},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89474-4_7},
isbn = {978-3-319-89474-4},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
booktitle = {E-Participation in Smart Cities: Technologies and Models of Governance for Citizen Engagement},
pages = {123--153},
publisher = {Springer},
abstract = {Smart cities can be considered a participatory arena for local governments and stakeholders, to co-create communities that can offer development opportunities and quality of life, no matter social group, age, or gender. It constitutes an environment for implementing innovative actions and hence a chance for contribution of many stakeholders. Several studies analyse the “smart city” as an ecosystem based on the triple helix model. In this model three actors are involved: the municipal administration, research organisations, and private sector enterprises (ventures mostly dealing with ICT—Information and Communication Technologies). Recently, research has suggested a central role of the local community as an innovation base, suggesting a Quadruple Helix Model where community works alongside with business, research and government in the new economy. The aim of this chapter is to collect information and propose suggestions regarding actions/projects in smart cities from all the stakeholders mentioned above, thus creating a “360-degree” model for prioritizing smart city interventions in any interested city. Moreover, it applies the developed prioritisation model in the Greek situation and finally, it reaches useful conclusions concerning citizen preferences and the degree of engagement in smart cities actions and projects.},
keywords = {e-Participation, Greek municipalities, Prioritisation model, Quadruple helix, Smart cities},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {incollection}
}
Smart cities can be considered a participatory arena for local governments and stakeholders, to co-create communities that can offer development opportunities and quality of life, no matter social group, age, or gender. It constitutes an environment for implementing innovative actions and hence a chance for contribution of many stakeholders. Several studies analyse the “smart city” as an ecosystem based on the triple helix model. In this model three actors are involved: the municipal administration, research organisations, and private sector enterprises (ventures mostly dealing with ICT—Information and Communication Technologies). Recently, research has suggested a central role of the local community as an innovation base, suggesting a Quadruple Helix Model where community works alongside with business, research and government in the new economy. The aim of this chapter is to collect information and propose suggestions regarding actions/projects in smart cities from all the stakeholders mentioned above, thus creating a “360-degree” model for prioritizing smart city interventions in any interested city. Moreover, it applies the developed prioritisation model in the Greek situation and finally, it reaches useful conclusions concerning citizen preferences and the degree of engagement in smart cities actions and projects.
