Serbia and Smart Cities

Abstract

The "smart city" concept is based on the wide use of information and communication technologies. The Internet of Things is the key to the new opportunities to collect and analyze the data needed to create a more pleasant environment. It will connect all the smart-city elements and turn them into a coherent mechanism. Under many definitions, a smart city is a city with good functionality and a perspective on the economy, management, mobility, and environment. At the same time, the city is "sustainable" if it is composed of activities of independent and conscious citizens who can make their own decisions. For the further development of the current smart cities and also the contenders for that title, constant state support for new projects is necessary. After discussing the general criteria for smart cities, the authors considered smart cities in Serbia. Also, they discussed the application of the geographic information system, activities of communal services, eGovernment, and some solutions that are already in use. The authors gave a critical review of shortcomings in practice and inconsistencies in the smart-cities creation in Serbia. They pointed out that the authorities are taking steps toward the digitalization of cities, trying to involve citizens in the decision-making process, realizing that the development of smart cities has a positive impact on the national economy. But also, it must be done more decisively and efficiently, primarily in the field of legislation and project financing.

Urban Quality of Life and Sociological Benefits of Sustainable Mobility

“…E-administration is a system that has proven to be very successful in implementing the modern concept of smart administrations. In addition, the research also dealt with the development of the 5G network on the territory of Serbia, but also with other technologies in the cities of Niš, Belgrade, Kruševac and Pančevo (Prigoda et al, 2021). The "Smart Cities of Serbia" project can be the beginning of thinking in the direction of the implementation of technology in all segments of society, including cultural heritage.…”

Digital Heritage and Data Infrastructures in the Cities

“…In 2020, about one million active users registered on the portal, who had access to 900 electronic services of various state authorities. In addition, the work also dealt with the development of the 5G network on the territory of Serbia, but also with other technologies in the cities of Niš, Belgrade, Kruševac and Pančevo (Prigoda et al, 2021).…”